21 December 2005 - Danisco's sugar factory in Assens, Denmark, today obtained certification to a new ISO standard in recognition of the factory's commitment to food and feed safety management. BVQI Denmark performed the certification.
It was a world premiere when Danisco’s sugar factory in Assens today achieved the ISO 22000 certification as evidence of the factory’s efficient and well-documented food and feed safety management systems.
It is the first time that a certification to the new ISO standard, which highlights safety throughout the entire supply chain from farm to fork, is issued.
Henrik Solkær, Vice President responsible for sustainable development in Danisco Sugar, says in a comment to the certification:
‘As a manufacturer of food ingredients and feed, product safety has top priority and we find it natural that we’re front runners in this important area.
We constantly strive to improve our safety efforts and we’ve long been awaiting a global standard covering both food and feed as an alternative to many industry standards.’
‘We have strong focus on safety management and communication up through the supply chain – from suppliers to customers – to ensure the highest possible food and feed safety standard.
The new ISO standard thus fits our approach perfectly. The ISO 22000 certification is an important milestone in our year-long effort, and we see it as a clear signal to the world of our stance on food and feed safety.’
Meticulous scrutiny
Prior to the certification, BVQI Denmark meticulously scrutinised Danisco Sugar’s product safety performance, both at the factory in Assens and in relation to the overall control and coordination of local and central efforts.
This scrutiny resulted in the first-ever accredited certificate presented by Jacob Færgemand, Sales Director, BVQI Denmark A/S, who played an active role in the making of the standard.
On behalf of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), he headed the international group of food specialists who have formulated the standard.
‘Danisco Sugar has truly picked up the gauntlet and made a determined effort to be an ISO 22000 pioneer.
Showing great commitment and collaboration across the organisation, Danisco Sugar has succeeded in achieving the first accredited certification in the world.
This is a clear testament to the company’s endeavours in this field and to Denmark’s leading global position in the production of safe, high-quality food.’