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GREENVASS and BRC Packaging Certification: A milestone in food safety and quality

Ensuring product safety and quality is essential in the food packaging sector. The internationally recognised BRC Packaging Standard sets the highest standards of food safety and good manufacturing practice for food contact packaging.
Recently, GREENVASS, a company specialising in plastic injection moulding and thermoforming for food packaging, reached an important milestone in its history: achieving BRC Packaging certification with the highest grade (A) in its first audit. This achievement not only reflects the company’s commitment to quality and safety, but also positions it as a benchmark in its sector.

What is BRC packaging certification?

The BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials was developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to ensure that packaging materials used in the food industry meet stringent safety, hygiene and quality requirements. This certification is recognised worldwide and is a key reference for packaging manufacturers seeking access to demanding markets.
Some of the key aspects of the standard include
– Food Safety and Quality Management: Implementation of rigorous management systems to prevent contamination risks in packaging.
– Production process control: Standardised procedures to ensure consistency, safety and quality of manufactured products.
– Hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Strict protocols to minimise any microbiological, chemical or physical contamination.
– Traceability: The ability to trace the origin and destination of materials used in the manufacture of packaging.
– Management commitment and food safety culture: Active involvement of top management in the implementation and continuous improvement of good practice.
BRC Packaging certification is not only a requirement for many companies in the food sector, but also provides a competitive advantage by demonstrating compliance with the highest international standards.

GREENVASS commitment to quality and safety

Since its inception, GREENVASS has been committed to innovation and excellence in the manufacture of packaging for the food industry. Its specialisation in plastic injection and thermoforming has enabled it to offer safe, sustainable solutions adapted to the needs of the market.
Achieving BRC Packaging certification with an A rating in the first audit is a reflection of the work and efforts of the entire GREENVASS team. This result demonstrates that the company not only meets, but exceeds the legal requirements, thus reinforcing its commitment to food safety.
To achieve this milestone, GREENVASS has made a number of improvements and adjustments to its processes:
1. Implementation of a robust quality management system: internal procedures have been optimised to ensure compliance with BRC standards.
2. Staff training: Staff have been trained in good manufacturing practice, food safety and quality control.
3. Investment in infrastructure and technology: Facilities have been upgraded and advanced traceability and process control systems have been implemented.
4. Top management commitment: The company is committed to a culture of continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Benefits of BRC packaging certification for GREENVASS and its customers

BRC packaging certification brings many benefits to both GREENVASS and its customers:
– Greater trust and credibility: Certification guarantees the safety of the packaging produced, giving confidence to customers and consumers.
– Access to new markets: Many companies in the food sector require BRC certification as a condition of working with packaging suppliers.
– Risk reduction: Implementing good practice minimises the possibility of food safety incidents.
– Process optimisation: Continuous improvement in manufacturing processes allows for greater efficiency and waste reduction.
– Competitive advantage: Certification positions GREENVASS as a reference supplier in the food packaging sector.

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A future based on excellence and innovation

GREENVASS’ achievement of its first BRC Packaging audit is not an end point, but the beginning of a journey of continuous improvement and innovation. The company will continue to implement new technologies, strengthen its quality processes and adapt to the needs of the industry in order to continue to offer safe, functional and sustainable packaging.
With this certification, GREENVASS reaffirms its commitment to food safety and customer satisfaction, consolidating itself as a reliable strategic partner in the food packaging market.

Replacement of injection equipment with new high-efficiency systems.

FILE 2019.10.EFEN.0013

GREEN ENVASS, S.L. has received a grant for its energy saving and efficiency project SUSTITUTION OF INJECTION EQUIPMENT WITH NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY SYSTEMS, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), coordinated by IDAE and managed by the autonomous regions, charged to the National Energy Efficiency Fund, with the aim of achieving a cleaner and more sustainable economy.

An energy saving and efficiency project has been drawn up to replace plastic injection equipment with others that incorporate the most advanced techniques in terms of productivity and energy efficiency. The collaboration of the best equipment manufacturers in the sector has been required, which will provide us with great energy and environmental savings in the process.

Thanks to the project, 47.89 toe per year will be saved.

New investments for digital transformation.

Self-consumption photovoltaic installation of 300 kw without surplus.

Power of the plant: 314.090 Wp.

Objective of the action: to promote the use of renewable energies by enterprises, in particular SMEs.

Action result: annual GHG emissions reduction: 157.5 tCO2.

Status of proceedings: granted.

Total investment made: 237.900 €.

Financial support from the European Union: € 100,000 (80,000 from the ERDF).

New injection systems for the creation of new products / Reindustrialization and Promotion Program.

New productive and technological investments.

Support program for companies in the Region of Murcia through the reciprocal guarantee system of the Institute of Development of the Region of Murcia, co-financed by FEDER.

New production line / Reindustrialization and Promotion Program

“We feed this country together”, support campaign to all professionals working in the food chain

Royal-Decree 10/2020 from 29th of March because COVID-19

GREENVASS Official Statement about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• We have adopted measures of teleworking in a technological environment of highly availabity. We are able to inform our customers and co-workers that all our team is fitted by technological resources to guarantee and continue the daily activity.
• We have reduced the face to face meetings and restricted trips to high transmission areas, adapting to the requirements required in these moments to contribute to the containment of this illness.
• Our logistic network is taking steps on the maintenance of the supply chain.
• The human team of GREENVASS is getting updated information from the prevention measurements that should be applied and promote with our co-workers.