MOGADORE, Ohio—Kent Elastomer Products Inc. received a Safe Quality Food Level 1 certification under the Global Food Safety Edition 7.1 for its Mogadore facility.
Kent Elastomer said the Food Marketing Institute manages the SQF certification program to validate t food safety and quality standards during the manufacturing process. It includes facility inspections, record keeping reviews, employee practices and the development of a quality control program.
“Securing this certification required a huge chunk of time and a great deal of effort, which speaks to its value for this company and the food and beverage customers we serve,” President Bob Oborn said. “The dedication shown by our employees proves their commitment to providing safe, top quality products for food and beverage dispensing. I am proud of what we have accomplished here.”
Kent Elastomer manufacturers tubing and dip-molded products for the medical, food and beverage, and sports and leisure markets, among other industries.