Bell Flavors & Fragrances marks top rating in 12th consecutive SQF food safety program audit
Audit took place at company's Northbrook, IL headquarters.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has announced the recent completion of its annual SQF Food Safety Program Audit conducted by the Safe Quality Food Institute. This past year marked the 12th consecutive audit resulting in an "Excellent" rating (96/100) achieved at its headquarters in Northbrook, IL. Each of Bell’s global locations, including Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, China, and New York undergo this rigorous audit annually. Bell’s additional North American sites—Canada (96/100), Mexico (100/100), and New York (98/100)—also obtained the highest rating of "Excellent."
“The SQF Food Safety Program is well-known across the food industry, utilizing a food safety and quality standard that is internationally recognized and emphasizes compliance in the application of HACCP for food safety hazards. Preparation required preparation and collaboration from various Bell departments, including Operations, Production, Quality Control, Safety, and more, to ensure that all documents, systems, and equipment are compliant to the SQF standard, and we’re proud to be continually recognized for our achievement,” states Kathleen Hoppie, senior quality system manager.