WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (May 5, 2023) – Aurochemicals, an internationally recognized manufacturer of natural aroma ingredients in the flavor and fragrance industry, has achieved an extremely rare accomplishment: a perfect Safe Quality Food (SQF) rating from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI).
The 100% score follows seven straight years of achieving a 99% Safe Quality Food (SQF) E-Excellent rating. The certifications are held in high regard by food processors, retailers and food-service providers across the world.
“A perfect 100% rating is a remarkable accomplishment that we take great pride in – and it also reflects our team’s steadfast dedication to producing the highest-quality flavor and fragrance ingredients,” said Aurochemicals CEO Deo Persaud. “Our goal to always provide exceptional quality and service for our customers, and this certification represents our continued commitment to achieving such success.”
Aurochemicals’ SQF certification is a testament to the system and processes the company uses in developing and manufacturing its products and the excellent safety and quality of its completed products. It also represents the extensive, robust and successful quality and safety procedures sustained by Aurochemicals during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The SQF Food Safety Code for manufacturing is a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)-based food-safety plan, benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative.
Companies wishing to become SQF-certified must go through a list of steps, including registering the company with the SQF assessment database; designating an employee as a SQF practitioner; choosing a level of certification; and eventually passing an audit performed by a licensed SQF certification entity. This analysis includes reviews of documents, interviews with staff and an assessment of the company’s facility.
Additionally, undergoing an audit helps companies improve their process and food-safety-management systems to identify and manage potential risks. Companies achieving certification have fulfilled the rigorous standards of food safety and quality upheld by the Institute. To learn more about SQF certification, visit SQFI.com.
About Aurochemicals
Aurochemicals, founded in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1994, is a leading manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals for the flavor and fragrance industry worldwide. With a focus on research, development, product availability, turnaround time and quality control, Aurochemicals is Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified. Aurochemicals moved to Washingtonville, N.Y., in year 2000. It opened its $1.5 million world headquarters in year 2017 and a $2.5 million warehouse in 2019. Its facility supports in-house research & development and quality-control efforts, in addition to state-of-the-art corporate offices, flavor and fragrance inventory, product storage and production capabilities. For more information and a list of Aurochemicals products, visit Aurochemicals.com.
