When customers choose a packaging supplier, quality isn’t something that can simply be inspected at the end of production.
It needs to be built into the processes, controls and systems behind every order.
That’s why we’re proud to announce that Beneco Packaging’s Cobourg plant achieved an impressive score of 98.44% under the latest IFS PACsecure Version 3 standard.
For our team, the result is an important achievement. More importantly, it reflects the systems and processes that help us provide customers with consistent, dependable packaging.
What Is IFS PACsecure?
IFS PACsecure is a recognized standard designed specifically for the packaging materials industry.
The standard provides a framework for assessing whether packaging manufacturers have effective systems and processes in place to manage product safety, quality and compliance.
For customers — particularly those operating in industries where packaging quality and safety are critical — independent certification provides another level of confidence in how their packaging is manufactured.
The current Beneco Scarborough certification also identifies IFS PACsecure Version 3, February 2024 as the applicable standard, providing context for the latest version referenced in the Cobourg audit.
05 – IFS Pacsecure Certificate Scarborough 2026.pdf
Why Does an IFS PACsecure Audit Matter?
A strong packaging program depends on consistency.
Customers need confidence that specifications are followed, processes are controlled and potential risks are identified before they become problems.
An independent audit provides an external assessment of the systems supporting those expectations.
Rather than looking at one finished carton or one production run, a certification framework examines the processes behind production.
That distinction matters.
Quality isn’t created by a final inspection alone. It comes from having appropriate controls throughout the manufacturing process.
What Does a 98.44% Score Mean for Beneco?
Achieving 98.44% under IFS PACsecure Version 3 is a significant result for our Cobourg team.
Behind the score is the everyday work required to maintain manufacturing standards — following procedures, monitoring processes, documenting results and continually looking for opportunities to improve.
It also reinforces an important principle in packaging manufacturing:
Consistency comes from the process, not just the finished product.
When quality controls become part of everyday operations, they help create a more dependable manufacturing environment from one production run to the next.
What Does This Mean for Our Customers?
Certifications and audit scores are important, but customers ultimately want to know what they mean for their packaging.
For us, the value comes down to greater confidence in four areas:
Quality
Structured processes help maintain consistent manufacturing standards across production.
Product Safety
Packaging is produced within a system designed to identify and manage potential risks.
Traceability
Documented processes help create visibility and accountability throughout manufacturing.
Consistency
Established procedures help ensure that quality isn’t dependent on a single production run, operator or final inspection.
For customers managing their own quality standards and supply-chain requirements, these controls can make supplier qualification and ongoing packaging programs more dependable.
Quality Is an Ongoing Process
A strong audit result is worth recognizing, but quality management doesn’t end when an audit is completed.
Standards evolve. Customer requirements change. Manufacturing processes improve.
Maintaining a strong quality system means continuing to review processes, train teams, identify risks and make improvements throughout the operation.
Our 98.44% IFS PACsecure Version 3 audit score at the Cobourg plant represents an important milestone for Beneco Packaging — and the work our team puts into maintaining high standards every day.
For our customers, the goal remains straightforward:
Packaging they can depend on, supported by processes they can trust.
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