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Our IFS Pacsecure Certification
Our IFS Pacsecure Certification Body
Our entire production facility is IFS PACsecure-certified, which means it measures up to the GFSI-recognized standard for packaging material suppliers and converters developed with the support of leading North American food and packaging material companies. IFS is an all-encompassing, internationally recognized food safety certification that is implemented across our entire facility, from the offices to the production floor.
IFS PACsecure certification involves third-party audits, which use advanced evaluation and reporting methods to verify that we deliver safe products according to current and evolving regulations. We continue to be trained and evaluated regularly. Find out more here.
Food Safe and Beyond
With the changing regulatory requirements in the food packaging industry in North America, we want to offer our customers extra assurance that their packaging is safe. Founded by PAC, IFS PACsecure is a benchmark by GFSI and is the primary standard that deals exclusively with food packaging, so rest assured your packaging solution is food safe and beyond.
Associated's Scorecard
Our commitment to food safety speaks for itself. In March 2018, we achieved an impressive 93% on our first IFS PACsecure audit. Since then, we’ve maintained our dedication to continuous improvement through regular internal audits and process refinement, achieving scores well above 95% in every subsequent annual IFS PACsecure evaluation.
Our latest milestone achievement in 2025 has earned us an outstanding 98.19% Higher level grade, positioning Associated Labels and Packaging among the top performers in North America’s food packaging industry. View our 2025 IFS PACsecure certificate here.