Netpak earns BRCGS AA+ certification
Review what BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+ means for supplier qualification, food-safe production, traceability, and unannounced audit performance.
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Certifications and compliance for controlled carton production
Packaging certifications and quality systems that protect your brand. Netpak operates BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+, ISO 9001, GMI, and G7 Master colour programs, with FSC, PEFC, and SFI chain-of-custody options for sustainable folding carton production.
BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+
ISO 9001 quality management
GMI and G7 colour control
FSC, PEFC, and SFI sourcing options
Primary Programs
Certifications and systems buyers can verify
Netpak’s certification base supports supplier qualification, food safety review, colour consistency, quality management, responsible sourcing, and traceable carton production.
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BRCGS Packaging AA+
Food safety and traceability
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ISO 9001
Quality management
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GMI
Brand colour control
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G7 Master
Calibrated print curves
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FSC / PEFC
Chain-of-custody
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SFI / ECOLOGO
Responsible sourcing
Certification and Compliance
What Netpak certifies and controls
Folding carton production with verified quality systems, colour standards, responsible sourcing, and documented controls for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health and beauty, electronics, and retail programs in Canada and the United States.
BRCGS AA+ Packaging, Food Safety, and Traceability
BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+ certification supports hygiene, risk assessment, supplier approval, and documented traceability for cartons used with direct or indirect food contact.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 supports corrective actions, internal audits, and standard operating procedures that keep prepress, printing, and finishing controlled and repeatable.
GMI and G7 Master Colour Accuracy
GMI brand specifications and G7 calibration align ink targets, gray balance, and press curves so colours match proofs across new runs and reorders.
FSC, PEFC, and SFI Chain of Custody
Certified paperboard supply supports SBS, SUS, FBB, and CRB programs. Chain-of-custody documentation is available upon request for eligible projects.
Low-Migration Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives
Water-based systems are selected for food compliance and recyclability. Prepress confirms plate builds, coating windows, and glue areas for clean converting.
Change Control and Documentation
Spec sheets, drawdowns, proofs, and first-article checks document each step, from dielines to CTP plate creation and final production approval.
Certification Base
Certified systems behind Netpak packaging
Netpak supports regulated and retail packaging programs with audited quality systems, certified sourcing options, colour-control programs, and food packaging controls.
BRCGS AA+, ISO 9001, GMI, FSC, PEFC, and SFI systems support supplier qualification, responsible sourcing, colour consistency, traceability, and documented folding carton production.
BRCGS AA+ Certification
Food packaging backed by BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+ controls
Netpak’s BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+ certification supports food packaging programs that require documented hygiene controls, traceability, manufacturing discipline, and verified production standards.
For food brands, this gives procurement, quality, and regulatory teams a clearer basis for supplier review, especially when packaging must support direct or indirect food-contact applications.
Read how Netpak’s BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+ certification supports food-safe packaging production, traceability, and verified process controls.
Regulated and Retail Markets
Built for packaging programs with higher control requirements
Food packaging needs low-migration materials and traceability. Pharma needs legible codes and tamper signals. Retail and health and beauty need colour fidelity and premium finishing. Netpak aligns structural design, prepress, and certified production for each requirement.
Consistent Brand Colour
GMI and G7 systems support measured colour targets, gray balance, and repeatable press curves.
Documented Food-Safe Workflows
BRCGS AA+ supports hygiene, supplier controls, traceability, risk assessment, and documented production discipline.
Certified Board Sourcing
FSC, PEFC, and SFI options support eligible paperboard programs with chain-of-custody documentation.
Compliance Fit
Where these controls matter
- ✓Food and beverage cartons requiring low-migration materials, traceability, and documented handling controls.
- ✓Pharmaceutical and health programs requiring legibility, repeatability, proofing discipline, and controlled change processes.
- ✓Retail and health and beauty programs requiring premium finishing, brand colour consistency, and shelf-ready presentation.
- ✓Sustainable packaging programs requiring certified paperboard options and chain-of-custody documentation.
What to provide for review
Send carton style, dieline, substrate target, finish requirements, certification needs, food-contact requirements, retailer specifications, artwork status, production volume, and target timeline.
Related Resources
Certification, sustainability, and compliance planning
Use these resources to evaluate BRCGS AA+ controls, food packaging supplier qualification, and sustainable folding carton specifications.
BRCGS AA+
Supplier Selection
Food packaging supplier checklist
Evaluate food-contact fit, material controls, BRCGS systems, prepress support, production discipline, and logistics before selecting a folding carton supplier.
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Sustainability
Sustainable folding carton packaging
Review certified paperboard, recyclability, inks, EPR reporting, packaging claims, and production tradeoffs for sustainable folding carton specifications.
Open articleFrequently Asked Questions
Certification and compliance FAQ
Key points on standards, audits, materials, proofing, certified sourcing, and quality documentation for folding cartons.
Which certifications does Netpak operate?
Netpak operates BRCGS Packaging Materials AA+, ISO 9001 quality management, GMI brand colour programs, and G7 Master calibration. Chain-of-custody options include FSC, PEFC, and SFI.
How does BRCGS AA+ affect my folding cartons?
It supports hygiene, risk assessment, supplier approval, traceability, and documented process control for packaging used in food-related applications.
What ensures colour consistency across reorders?
GMI brand standards and G7 press curves. Prepress aligns proofs, ink targets, and plate builds, then verifies on press with measured tolerances.
Can you provide certified material documentation?
Yes. On eligible programs, Netpak can provide chain-of-custody documentation for FSC, PEFC, or SFI, plus proofs and first-article checks for your records.
Do certifications affect production planning?
Yes. Certification requirements can affect substrate selection, ink system, coating choice, documentation, proofing, traceability, and supplier approval timing. These should be reviewed before plates and press.
Confirm certification requirements before production
Share your carton style, paperboard grade, finishes, regulatory requirements, food-contact needs, documentation requirements, and target timeline. Netpak will confirm certification needs and prepress steps before plates and press.