Markem-Imaje granted the BRC Global Standard Grade A packaging material certification

Markem-Imaje (MI), the global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, has this week received the BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) Grade A Packaging Materials Certification. The certification has been successfully obtained by MI’s manufacturing site for Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) inks in Bourg-Lès-Valence in France.

The certification confirms that MI meets the leading standards for manufacturing practice set out by the BRCGS and follows a rigorous assessment by a third-party certification body. The certification is a globally recognized benchmark designed to reassure consumers that products are safe, legally compliant, and of high quality.  Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), it both helps and enables food producers worldwide to safely build consumer and partner trust throughout the entire supply chain.

The BRCGS provides a robust framework based on processes used by quality management systems which are supported by a hazard and risk assessment analysis approach (HACCP) and the implementation of hygiene requirements.

The certification was delivered to MI’s CIJ manufacturing site in Bourg-Lès-Valence, France and covers:

• Inks and additives for inkjet printers for coding and marking with direct or indirect food contact.
• Inks and additives for marking on primary and secondary packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and other markets. 

Mark Rapposelli, Vice President Product Development and Engineering at MI said: “The BRC standard is one of most ambitious certifications applicable to the production process for marking and coding inks and our goal now is to implement this at all our ink manufacturing sites. We are very proud of this certification which is a recognition of the hard work and commitment of our Bourg-Lès-Valence team. We will continue with our Drop-on-Demand inks that are manufactured in Keene, US. This certification comes at the perfect time as we welcome customers to our booth at ALL4Pack in Paris. Unlike other marking and coding suppliers, it proves both to our customers and the market our commitment to food safety and compliance of marking & coding inks.”

Rapposelli continued: “During the last year consumer behaviors have been shifting significantly, especially those related to food safety. Food fraud, hygiene, product safety and improved supply chain transparency and coherence have rightly emerged as important points of concern. It is becoming more important than ever for MI to follow BRCGS standard rules. Equally important, we need to communicate effectively that we comply with these rules.”

MI will be attending ALL4Pack in Paris this week. Their market leading CIJ 9750 will be amongst the innovations featured on the MI booth 4 D043. Launched this year the 9750 has been designed to maximize uptime and maintain the highest performance levels in even the most demanding environments and with the highest throughput levels.

About Markem-Imaje 
Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation, connects products and protects brands through intelligent identification, traceability and consumer engagement solutions. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive range of marking and coding systems seamlessly integrated with trusted software, services and consumables. Over 50,000 customers worldwide partner with us to help them unlock the power of information in codes.  

With decades of proven expertise provided through the most extensive global network, we empower our customers to optimize supply chain efficiencies, achieve sustainability and compliance objectives, keep products safe and engage their consumers. This is intelligence, beyond the mark.

Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further information.