Quality certifications for better packaging
If certifications are a critical part of your supply chain management, then finding the right partner to meet those objectives is step one in your search. Certifications from independent third-party organizations signal that a label and packaging manufacturer has the right processes and a proven track record to deliver the best possible products.
A consistent and annual commitment to maintaining those certifications ensures that your partner has put in the work to pass and exceed standards for product quality and service.
Different kinds of certifications for label and packaging manufacturers
Passing comprehensive site audits, testing and inspections of processes and procedures on a regular basis verifies a label and packaging manufacturer’s experience and capabilities.
The variety of different certifications and marks of quality, however, can be confusing. Here are some of the quality registrations and certifications you’re probably looking for in an expert label and packaging partner:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Highest international standard for process quality.
- ISO 13485:2016 – The quality management system for medical device manufacturers and their suppliers.
- ISO 15378:2017 – Application standard for the design, manufacture and supply of primary packaging materials for medicinal products.
- Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code Edition 9 – The SQF’s Food Safety Program includes codes that are designed to meet industry, customer and regulatory requirements from all sectors of the food supply chain.
- UL Mark – UL is a quality assurance organization accredited by OSHA, ANSI and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). The UL Mark is an internationally respected stamp of quality.
- Graphic Measures International (GMI)-certified labels – Validates process controls and verifies that label printers deliver consistent results.
- The G7 System Certification Program – A universal calibration program that evaluates the ability of a software to maintain color accuracy across systems and suppliers.
Label and packaging manufacturers should always demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement against these standards.
Resource Label Group has the above certifications within our organization and at several manufacturing locations. Click on the link below to explore our certified and compliant label manufacturing capabilities.
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