ASTARIS FOOD GRADE PHOSPHATE MANUFACTURING PLANTS
St. Louis, MO (January 7, 2003) – Astaris LLC, a worldwide leader in phosphate technology solutions, announces that its food, pharmaceutical and technical grade phosphate manufacturing facilities have recently received Superior ratings on their annual AIB International (AIBI) audits. The fact that Astaris has received Superior ratings for as many as 10 consecutive years speaks for its commitment to AIBI audits. AIBI audits provide food manufacturers with an important benchmark for measuring the quality and safety of Astaris' facilities.
AIBI recognizes food and food ingredient manufacturers for the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of their food safety, quality, management and pest control programs, as well as their operational methods, personnel, food safety maintenance and cleaning practices.
"Astaris is committed to satisfying AIBI requirements as evidenced by its Superior ratings," said Maureen C. Olewnik, Ph.D., Vice President, Audit and Technical Services at AIB International. "A Superior rating shows that Astaris complies with food safety regulations and is committed to providing safe, high quality food grade phosphates to customers."
Astaris manufacturing facilities have participated in other third party audit programs, including the National Food Processors Association (NFPA) SAFE Audit, the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), providing further evidence of Astaris' commitment to quality and safety.
About Astaris LLC
Based in St. Louis, Astaris LLC (www.astaris.com) manufactures and markets phosphate technology solutions for food, industrial and institutional applications to customers worldwide.
About AIBI
AIBI strives to meet the needs of the worldwide food industry by being swift and progressive in offering new services that meet the demands of a global economy. AIBI does business with companies in 84 nations, has offices in the United Kingdom, and auditing staff strategically located in Australia, South Africa, Canada, UK, Europe and Mexico. AIBI currently has more than 900 members in more than 30 countries. Our reputation is built on quality, integrity, experience, and our commitment to the needs of every customer.