Food-safe production compliance: Tosaf’s ISO 22000 certifications

Tosaf is dedicated to providing its customers and business partners with high quality solutions that comply with strict industry standards. Working closely with food packaging manufacturers on a global-scale has motivated Tosaf to take a voluntary step to ensure that its relevant facilities comply with ISO 22000 standards.

ISO 22000 is a globally recognized food safety management standard that comprises strict specifications including production and processing, transport, storage and labelling of products used in the food industry. In addition to ISO 22000, Tosaf is certified in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 international quality standards.

With this certification, which includes continuous monitoring and documentation as well as preventive measures that minimize risks, Tosaf’s production facilities are part of only a handful of plants in their respective industries to make this additional contribution to health protection across the entire food chain. These include Tosaf’s additives production facility, white masterbatch production facility and Tosaf Benelux – a leading color concentrate manufacturing plant based in The Netherlands.

As part of the requirements of ISO 22000, Tosaf utilizes the most advanced technologies and control systems to ensure maximum quality and safety as well as complete traceability of its products. Numerous safety measures range from the particularly critical selection and regular review of suppliers as well as strict incoming raw materials inspections up to product release. They also include particularly careful selection of personnel and strict access controls to the production facilities.

Tosaf provides detailed documentation on the substances contained in the color concentrates, white and additive masterbatches it delivers. The company declares conformity with the relevant regulations and helps its customers, mainly manufacturers of food packaging, including films, injection and blow-molded parts such as yogurt pots, bottles, etc., to document their own regulations fulfilment.

Dina Khomchuk, Q&A Manager for Tosaf’s Additives Business Unit, explains: “Tosaf places great importance on supplying the food industry with high-quality raw materials that meet the strictest requirements. As part of the new ISO 22000 certification including ISO 22002 Part 4, which is specifically tailored to food packaging, we have comprehensively adapted our processes to this area of application and optimized them even further. We have developed a multi-year plan that includes measurable goals in the areas of quality, food safety, and environmental quality. We allocate resources and train the entire organization in food safety. On this expanded basis, Tosaf is looking forward to growing in the market for masterbatches for food packaging.”

A broad product portfolio for food packaging

Tosaf tailors the exact composition of its solutions to the specific requirements of the packaging material and the regulations for food contact materials in the intended market. Fostering a deep understanding of the legal requirements and restrictions that apply to the food packaging industry, Tosaf makes an important contribution to ensuring that the finished packaging complies with leading standards for direct contact with food, including FDA and EU regulations.

The majority of Tosaf’s additives and white masterbatches are intended for the food packaging sector, where they enhance the performance and safety of the materials used. In addition to extrusion, including the production of multilayer and BOPP films as well as extrusion coating, injection molding and blow molding are typical processing methods for these products.

Over the years, Tosaf has expanded its portfolio of functional additive masterbatches for the food packaging sector into one of the broadest in the world. In addition to a wide range of traditional additives, Tosaf develops special, high-performance antifog additives, newly developed PFAS-free processing aids, the recyclable Matte Effect additive, which forms very thin layers on polyethylene films and combines superb haze with extremely low gloss, and the Permanent Slip antiblock additive, which ensures immediate and stable slip properties without affecting the corona treatment and the lamination process.

Tosaf’s high-quality white masterbatches withstand the most demanding processing conditions, while offering high dispersion quality and color strength. In their respective versions, the white masterbatches adhere to specific requirements of individual applications, such as the organoleptic properties for milk packaging, the use of migration-inhibiting additives for applications such as lamination and metallization, as well as the avoidance of die buildup and strong smoke and odor due to the high processing temperatures during extrusion coating.

Tosaf’s expertise in color concentrates includes formulating masterbatches for a wide range of packaging requirements. The company collaborates with food packaging partners to provide tailored solutions through precise color matching, ensuring optimal crack resistance and preventing issues such as shrinkage and warpage. With swift production times and strict compliance with quality and regulatory standards, Tosaf delivers reliable and innovative solutions to meet industry demands.

Food packaging and beyond: A customer-centric approach

The attainment of the ISO 22000 certification sheds light on Tosaf’s dedication to quality, while also showcasing its ability to respond to customer needs. Food packaging customers partnering with Tosaf benefit from enhanced transparency and traceability, with the confidence that Tosaf is prepared to address future challenges as they arise.