Since 2001, Silliker, Inc. has honored 10 processing plants and 10 distribution centers in North America with its distinguished Audit Platinum Award. The award is presented to companies that receive the highest scores in Silliker GMP/Food Safety System and Distribution Center audits.
Silliker GMP/Food Safety and Distribution Center Audits combine a host of recognized industry practices and principles, as well as recommendations from the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods, USDA, and FDA, into comprehensive evaluation forms used by Silliker auditors. These comprehensive audit evaluations involve a systems review as well as a physical assessment of the facility in the implementation of food safety and quality systems procedures.
Celebrating 40 years of serving the food industry, Sillikera leading industry provider of auditsconducted several thousand assessments across North America last year. Out of a possible 100 rating, this year's recipients scored above 95%, the minimum requirement for award consideration.
"These highly deserving companies are raising the bar in food safety," said Rena Pierami, Division Vice President of Technical Services for Silliker, Inc. "Our comprehensive audits are rigorous and touch every aspect of a facility. We salute our award recipients for their truly platinum achievements."
2008 Honorees: