The Certification of Hygiene Management Systems in the production of packaging for food products to EN 15593

EN 15593

EN 15593 standard, based on the principles of hazard analysis and risk management, represents the harmonised tool for the implementation of hygiene management systems available to manufacturers and suppliers of packaging for food products to guarantee and demonstrate, through independent third party certification, compliance with its established hygiene policy. The standard covers all aspects of hygiene management in the production of packaging and specifies the requirements also for its storage and transport.

It can also be applied to all organisations in the field of food packaging manufacturing, including manufacturers and suppliers of materials and services.

The benefits ofI EN 15593 certification

give evidence of compliance with the applicable legal requirements for packaging material intended for the food industry. This principle is valid both for the certified company and for the evaluation of its suppliers;
have access to markets where the EN 15593 standard is adopted as a criterion for the selection of packaging suppliers by food manufacturers;
to have an alternative to the BRC IOP standard for the management of hygiene aspects in the production of food packaging.

EN 15593 standard is fully compatible with other management systems for quality and food safety that may be adopted, ISO 9001 and ISO 22000.

Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Tool to certify, though an official recognized third-party body endorsement, that the company is compliant to the requirement... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company...