Quality & Safety Drive Uniprint’s New Accreditation

ISO 22000 Accreditation

Uniprint has always been about providing their customers with the best possible products while maintaining a safe work environment for THEIR employees. With that in mind Uniprint’s latest accreditation, while somewhat unexpected, really is a no-brainer. Uniprint has been ISO 9001 accredited to ensure that they offer their customers the best product quality possible. However, recently Uniprint decided to invest further in product quality, health and safety at the Uniprint factory. The result was an ISO 22000 accreditation – a Food Safety Management System which includes HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), a preventative and systematic approach to food safety which minimises risks with regards to biological, chemical and physical hazards.

“At Uniprint we work extensively with chemicals and adhesives, so it’s important that our customers know that we have the necessary processes in place to minimise these risks,” explained Akash Kalapdeo. Uniprint’s driving force behind the accreditation process. While Uniprint had been adhering to HACCP regulations for years they didn’t have the certification as evidence of their efforts. “We had the systems in place, but needed a certificate to prove it. This accreditation will make the auditing process much smoother which will improve operations and productivity,” continued Kalapdeo.

Audits are a requirement for a food safe system and Uniprint customers, especially those who sell and distribute food products, often request audits of the Uniprint factory. This accreditation enables Uniprint to provide each customer with a certificate which states that their packaging and labels were manufactured in an ISO 22000 food safe system.

Obtaining the accreditation required an audit to be carried out by and international certification body. The company contracted with DNV and the audit was led by a Food Science Professor from Cairo University and included a complete assessment of the Uniprint factory, their products and their manufacturing processes. The process was lengthy but considering the benefits to both Uniprint and their customers, becoming ISO 22000 certified made too much business sense to ignore.

“An ISO 22000 accreditation is not common for a secondary packaging provider such as Uniprint, so essentially we really have gone above and beyond to ensure our customers feel comfortable and receive products that comply with their requirements,” said Kalapdeo.

The ISO 22000 accreditation is yet another indication to Uniprint’s customers that they are willing to go the extra-mile to deliver the best products and service possible. “At the end of the day, customers want to know that the packaging won’t compromise their product and ISO 22000 will give them that,” concluded Kalapdeo.

Essentially, this accreditation is a pivotal moment for Uniprint. Not only have they taken a step ahead of the competition by offering guaranteed quality assurances that other uncertified packagers and printers cannot, but they’ve added value to their offering but giving their customers something essential in the food packaging business – peace of mind.

FAQs and Answers

1. What is ISO 22000 accreditation?

ISO 22000 is an international standard for Food Safety Management Systems. It ensures that organisations implement strict processes to identify, control, and reduce food safety risks during production and packaging.

2. Why did Uniprint obtain ISO 22000 certification?

Uniprint pursued ISO 22000 certification to strengthen its food safety processes, demonstrate compliance with international standards, and provide customers with assurance that packaging is produced in a controlled and safe environment.

3. What is HACCP and how does it relate to ISO 22000?

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a preventive system used to identify and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards. ISO 22000 incorporates HACCP principles to ensure food safety throughout the production process.

4. Why is food safety important in packaging manufacturing?

Food packaging comes into direct or indirect contact with consumable products. Maintaining strict safety standards helps prevent contamination and ensures the integrity and safety of the packaged food.

5. How does ISO 22000 benefit Uniprint’s customers?

Customers benefit from improved traceability, safer packaging materials, and documented compliance with international food safety standards. This helps brands meet regulatory and retail requirements.

6. Is ISO 22000 certification common for packaging companies?

ISO 22000 certification is not common among secondary packaging providers. Achieving this accreditation demonstrates a higher level of commitment to quality, safety, and responsible manufacturing.

7. Who audited Uniprint for ISO 22000 certification?

The certification audit was conducted by the international certification body DNV and included a comprehensive assessment of the factory, production processes, and quality management systems.

8. How does ISO 22000 improve operational efficiency?

The certification process requires clear procedures, documented controls, and regular audits. This improves operational transparency, productivity, and consistency in manufacturing standards.