Velcro Companies Receives Global Food Packaging Certification
Velcro Companies has announced that it has received BRC/IoP certification. The certification affirms the company’s adherence to a strict globally recognized standard for food packaging and is expected to speed the adoption of the VELCRO® Brand PRESS-LOK® closure system by food manufacturers around the world.
Scott Filion, President of the Americas, said: “With this certification, our customers in the food manufacturing sector can be assured that Velcro Companies offers the highest safety and hygiene standards in the marketplace. As a result, we expect more companies around the world to integrate the PRESS-LOK® solution into their flexible packaging products.”
The VELCRO® Brand PRESS-LOK® closure is a durable, easy-to-use fastening technology that was developed for the fast-growing flexible packaging market and enables consumers to achieve an effective seal without the need for tedious and precise line-up. PRESS-LOK® delivers the reliability, durability and strength that consumers have come to expect from other VELCRO® Brand products and has been integrated into a wide variety of consumer product packaging including pet foods, detergent pods, cheese, protein powder, granola, coffee and nuts.
Source: Velcro Companies