Pepsi-Cola
Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo
beverages in the country—aims to secure Food Safety System Certification (FSSC)
from Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), one of the world’s leading audit
and certification companies.
PCPPI bagged FSSC for its Muntinlupa, Santo Tomas, Rosario, Davao and Bacolod plants. It is working towards certifying its other six plants in Cebu City, Naga City, Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro City, Iloilo City, and Tanauan within the year.
“It is
imperative to strengthen our food safety practices and standards which we have
always valued in PCCPI. We always aim to produce quality products that do not
just comply with regulatory requirements but exceed customer expectations, as
well,” said PCPPI President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederick Ong.
The
company’s certification aligns with World Health Organization’s goals as it
marks this month’s World Food Safety Day. This year’s theme is “Safe food now
for a healthy tomorrow.”
The company
follows stringent measures on food safety and quality. Its policy requires high
food safety targets, regular process reviews, and strong food safety culture
across all levels in the organization.
To further
ensure quality production, PCPPI aligns with PepsiCo global practices. These
include random trade sampling to verify food safety compliance and increasing
food hygiene awareness among stakeholders.
Owing to its
strict food safety practices, PCPPI’s Zamboanga plant was recently given the
PepsiCo Caleb Bradham Award. The distinction is presented to Pepsi
manufacturing plants which exhibit exemplary food safety and quality assurance
practices.
“PCPPI
believes that a strong food safety culture helps us promote food hygiene
outside our operations. Our consumers will remain confident in our brands and
in our ability to refresh them with clean and safe drinks,” Ong added.
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