Jeff asks,
We have received three requests from customers in the last month, asking for letters of compliance regarding chemical migration testing of corrugated packaging. They are saying this is a requirement for their SQF 2000 audits.
Is there a statement we can make to our food manufacturer customers that would generally satisfy their requirements?
The world has not agreed yet on what the general statement or regulations will look like. The Global Harmonization Standard or GHS is still in committee as they work to iron out the specs. We do not have issues with mineral oil migration in the USA. Ask your sheet supplier for the letters that you can provide to your customers. They know the process and materials going into the manufacture of the sheets and should have a reasonable understanding their product as it corresponds to your customers’ requests. Also, placing the responsibility of compliance on your supplier may be beneficial to you in the long run. I’ll keep my ear to the ground on the GHS and update when if I hear of any changes.
Has anyone else had experience on this subject that they can share? Let us know what your experiences and thoughts may be.
— Ralph
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