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INDIANAPOLIS , Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America (AGP – North America ) , a business of Ardagh Group , announced that its Winchester, Ind. , glass manufacturing facility achieved FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification.
The FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification provides a framework for effectively managing an organization's food safety responsibilities. Fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), FSSC 22000 demonstrates that a company has a robust Food Safety Management System in place.
"Ardagh is committed to driving continuous improvement in food safety management systems within our facilities," said Mike Fair , Vice President of Quality for Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America . "The FSSC 22000 Certification reflects Ardagh's commitment to the quality, safety and well-being of both our customers and consumers across the U.S."
In order to achieve certification, the Winchester facility was required to demonstrate they had effectively implemented a robust food safety management system based on FSSC 22000 requirements.
With this recent achievement, there are now a total of eight AGP – North America facilities that are FSSC 22000 certified. In addition to Winchester , AGP – North America's Burlington, Wis. ; Dunkirk, Ind. ; Henderson, N.C. ; Pevely, Mo. ; Port Allegany, Pa. ; Ruston, La. ; and Sapulpa, Okla. , facilities are FSSC 22000 Certified.
As the trusted and proven packaging for health, taste and the environment, glass is the only widely-used food packaging granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) status of "GRAS" or generally recognized as safe – the highest standard.
For more than 125 years, Ardagh has been producing innovative glass bottles in the U.S. and offers a selection of premium glass bottles and jars in a variety of colors, sizes, styles and finishes.
For more information about Ardagh's glass packaging, visit our website .
Further information
Gina Behrman , Vice President, Marketing, Communications & NPD at Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America, gina.l.behrman@ardaghgroup.com , 317.558.5717
Paula Polei , Manager, Marketing & Communications at Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America, paula.polei@ardaghgroup.com , 317.558.5732
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