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© AIB International 2008 The information provided in this or any otherversion of the AIB International Consolidated Standards is not legal advice, but general information based on good manufacturing practices, common regulatory requirements, and food safety practices typically encountered in a packaging manufacturing facility. These Standards have been developed as a guide to best practices and are not intended, under any circumstances, to replace or modify therequirement for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These Standards are not intended to meet all existing laws and regulations, nor those laws or regulations that may be added or modified subsequent to the publication of these Standards. AIB International shall not be liable for any damages of any kind, arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, in connection with the information contained inthese Standards, or from any action or omission or decision taken as a result of these Standards or related information. Further, AIB International expressly disclaims any and all representations or warranties of any kind regarding these Standards.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the Standards ................................................... v The Categories ........................................................................ v How to Read the Standards.................................................... viii The Ratings .............................................................................ix Consolidated Standards for Inspection ...................................... 1 Appendix B—Documents to Have Ready for an Inspection ....... 69 Appendix I—Glossary ............................................................ 77 Standards Index.................................................................... 85

This publication is the Handbook version of the AIB Consolidated Standards for Food Contact Packaging Facilities. It is intended for use, while on-the-job, by food safety and quality practitioners. A companion Manual version is also published. The Manual contains exactly the same material regarding the five Categories, Ratings, and Standards found inthis Handbook, but also much valuable additional reference material. This includes information on inspections and audits, guidance regarding program expansion, a glossary, and other appendices. The Handbook and the Manual are designed to complement each other and together provide a complete reference, operating practice and training resource for inspection of Food Contact Packaging Facilities....