TAMPA , FL – IFCO Systems is partnering with Sealed Air, one of the leading providers of Diversey™ cleaning and hygiene solutions and supplier of the detergents and disinfectants which IFCO uses in the cleaning process of its RPCs. Under the terms of the new partnership, Sealed Air will be ensuring the sanitation of all IFCO RPCs with an integral cleaning and sanitation program, as well as providing on-line monitoring of IFCO’s global cleaning processes.

“As the global leader in reusable plastic containers for the shipment of fresh products, IFCO is also a leader in food safety,” said Wolfgang Orgeldinger, CEO of IFCO. “IFCO employs the most rigorous and stringent standards in the selection of its cleaning agent and equipment suppliers in order to ensure top performance.”

In addition to its commitment to food safety, IFCO strives to keep its sanitation protocols up-to-date in the constantly changing industry. In each of its 48 service centers across 19 countries, it has implemented a series of best practices, including:

• Global detergent and equipment standards and guarantees
• Cleanliness and quality standards which exceed regulatory requirements
• Maintenance of critical wash process parameter data with pallet level traceability
• Use of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems
• Third-party auditing in accordance with ISO
• Retailer and producer handling best practices
• Product withdrawal and recall procedures
• Continuous improvement programs

According to a press release, IFCO has over 200 million RPCs in circulation, and handles all phases of the RPC logistics chain, from distribution, to cleaning, to re-entry into the supply chain. IFCO RPCs are folded, collected, and transported to one of its service facilities for sanitation and re-use preparation after each retail use.

Congratulations on this exciting new partnership, IFCO!

IFCO