Food Grade Bulk Bags

FIBCs You Can Trust

Food-grade FIBCs are used for packaging and transporting a wide range of food items including flour, sugar, whey protein, and rice. In order to protect the public, rigorous manufacturing standards have been implemented to ensure these packaging products are free of contamination. Southern Packaging, LP is a leader in supplying food-grade FIBCs and only sources materials from manufacturers that adhere to the strictest international standards for production quality and safety.

Hygiene & Quality Control Standards

Whether you’re buying cereal or soda, packaging comes into direct contact with the food products you buy. Therefore, the manufacturing practices of the suppliers that produce these items are critical to your health and safety. Our food and pharmaceutical grade bags are produced in BRCGS and AIB certified clean rooms that adhere to the highest quality and hygiene standards.

Standards which are present in our manufacturers’ BRCGS and AIB certified facilities:

100% Virgin Raw Materials
Proper Ventilation
Pest Control Procedures
Metal Detection
Ultrasonic Cutting
Light Table Inspection
Vacuum / Air Cleaning
Proper Personnel Wardrobe
Proper Personnel Hygiene
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Program
Record Keeping

GFSI Safety Schemes

In accordance with the with the third-party safety schemes that have been recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), our manufacturing partners have implemented the following programs and safety plans:

Allergen Management
Supplier Approval
Pest Management
Complaint Management
Traceability
Training
Mock Product Recalls
Calibration
Carrier Inspection
Foreign Material Control
Sanitation
Food Defense
Supplier Corrective Action

Third-Party Certifications

Food grade FIBCs should only be manufactured by certificated suppliers that meet the standards established by GFSI recognized schemes. Southern Packaging, LP performs extensive due diligence on our food grade quality manufacturing partners to ensure our customers receive the highest quality, most reliable food grade packaging.

Third-party certifications carried by our manufacturing partners include:

Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC)
BRCGS – British Retail Consortium: BRC Global Standard for Packaging & Packaging Materials Issue 4
International Featured Standards (IFS): IFS PAC secure, Version 1
SQF – Safe Quality Food Institute: SQF Code 7th Edition; Level 2
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14000: 2015
OHSAS 18001:2007

Need food or pharmaceutical-grade bulk bags?

Southern Packaging, LP stocks the largest inventory of on-demand FIBCs in the country. Nearly 1 million FIBCs across 100 SKUs are available for immediate shipment to your plant location. We offer stock and custom-designed food grade FIBCs for any industrial application. Please contact our experienced team of packaging professionals for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a food grade bulk bag?

A food grade bulk bag is a type of FIBC manufactured to strict hygiene and safety standards to ensure it is safe for direct contact with food products like flour, sugar, or rice. These bags are produced in certified clean rooms using 100% virgin materials.

Are your food grade FIBCs certified?

Yes. Our food grade FIBCs are produced by manufacturers certified under BRCGS, AIB, and other GFSI-recognized safety schemes. Certifications may include FSSC 22000, SQF, ISO 9001, and IFS PACsecure.

What are the hygiene standards for food grade bulk bags?

Our bags are produced in clean rooms with strict protocols including metal detection, pest control, ultrasonic cutting, vacuum/air cleaning, and HACCP programs. Personnel follow stringent hygiene and sanitation procedures to prevent contamination.

Can food grade FIBCs be used for pharmaceutical applications?

Yes. Our food-grade FIBCs meet the high hygiene standards required for both food and pharmaceutical applications. They are suitable for packaging sensitive powders such as whey protein and other pharma-grade materials.

What materials are used in food grade FIBCs?

Only 100% virgin polypropylene and polyethylene materials are used. These ensure the bags are free from recycled content or contaminants that could compromise product safety or regulatory compliance.