Bell Flavors & Fragrances Obtains SQF Level 3 Certification

Administered by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the SQF certification program is a leading, global food safety and quality certification program and management system designed to meet the needs of buyers and suppliers worldwide.

Dec 13 2011 --- Bell Flavors & Fragrances has announced the Certification of SQF (Safe Quality Food) 2000 Level 3 for our manufacturing facility in Northbrook, IL.

Administered by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the SQF certification program is a leading, global food safety and quality certification program and management system designed to meet the needs of buyers and suppliers worldwide. This prestigious Level 3 certification requires a rigorous third party audit process in addition to an extensive review of policies, procedures, and systems. SQF
Level 3 Certification provides customers with the guarantee that their products are manufactured by a consistently safe and high quality source.

Thomas G. Fortman, Vice President of Manufacturing at Bell Flavors & Fragrances, states our brand has always stood for safety and high quality. “Bell’s successful attainment of the SQF Level 3 Certification reinforces the quality provided to our customers globally since 1912. We are committed to Safe Quality Food products and we will strive to continuously improve our products and operations. The hard work and dedication of all our employees is evident in our safe and high quality products.”

Peter A. Cicero, a Certified SQF Consultant with Capjem states, “An organization the size and complexity of Bell could take significant lead time to prepare for an SQF Level 3 Audit, but they were certified within in a relatively short time frame which demonstrates Bell’s exemplary leadership, operations and employee commitment to achieve the highest level of food safety in the SQF program.”