Safety is the number one priority when it comes to food. For Metsä Greaseproof Papers, safety starts with carefully selecting the proper raw materials. Our greaseproof papers are made from fresh fibre and they are free of harmful chemicals such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
The products’ greaseproofness is achieved by pure mechanical fibre refining. Harmful chemicals are not used. Fresh wood-fibre based raw materials and an audited process are key elements in ensuring food safety.
Also our production processes are externally certified and continuously controlled. We are constantly monitoring the development of legal requirements and testing methods and adapting our way of working accordingly.
“IFS and BRC and relevant ISO certifications support our customers in risk management. A high level of confidence in our processes make it easier for customers, because they don't need to audit and test products constantly”, says Eija Saski, Manager, Product Safety & Sustainability.
All of this is supported by our sustainability goals in the environmental, social and governance areas. Those goals extend to our entire value chain.
Unique value chain
As a part of Metsä Group, we manage every step of the value chain from the forest to the customers. There are no barriers between forest owner, pulp producer and us as the paper manufacturer, so customers can trust both, the reliability and the traceability of the products.
“Thanks to a unified value chain, we are able to collect reliable data on the origin of the wood and on pulp production, which is needed for the certification of our products”, says Eija Saski.
Open dialogue in all directions is increasingly important. Customers also give valuable feedback that helps us develop our operations. For our part, we want to be reliable and easy to work with.
“We don’t just provide greaseproof papers. We share a lot of know-how and technical information with our customers. That's why we're immensely proud of our valued customer relationships”, says Katrin Bunner, VP, Sales, Marketing and Offering.
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