The Flexible Packaging Blog
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Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging | Contract Packaging | Compliance and Quality
By:
Macarena Cardozo, Compliance Manager
March 10th, 2026
SQF Level 2 certification is the GFSI-recognized food safety standard that confirms your contract packaging partner maintains HACCP-based controls, documented traceability systems, and verified recall procedures. For brands outsourcing secondary packaging like multipacks, displays, kitting, club packs, Level 2 is the certification level that matches the work being performed. Industrial Packaging certifies to Level 2 for this reason.
Secondary Packaging | Contract Packaging | Compliance and Quality
By:
David Roberge
February 24th, 2026
Your co-packer should clearly answer how quickly they complete trace exercises, how they document lot codes through production, what systems prevent cross-contamination, how they verify incoming materials, and how they handle mock recalls.