Scholle Packaging CONTACT CAREERS ABOUT US FOOD BEVERAGE NON-FOOD NEWSROOM SUSTAINABILITY LEGAL NOTICE We are committed to protecting your privacy and promise that we will use your personal information only in ways that are compatible with this Privacy Policy. The following policies are only in effect for the web pages, newsletters, discussion lists, and announcement lists owned and operated by Scholle Corporation. The following discloses our Privacy Policy. What information are you collecting and how are you collecting it? Every computer connected to the Internet is given a domain name and IP address – a set of numbers that serve as that computer’s “Internet Protocol”. When a visitor requests a page from Scholle.com’s website, our Web servers automatically recognize that visitor’s domain name and IP address. The domain name and IP address reveal nothing personal about you other than the IP address from which you have accessed our site. 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In short, if you post personal information online that is accessible to the public, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your personal information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you’re online. Your Consent to This Agreement By using our website and our services, you consent to the collection and use of information by Scholle.com and Scholle Corporation as specified above. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances we disclose it. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 Scholle Corporation and its subsidiaries proudly support the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (Act), which prohibits slavery and human trafficking from its supply chain for tangible goods offered for sale. In compliance with the Act, Scholle Corporation trains its supply chain employees and management with respect to mitigating slavery and human trafficking risks within the supply chain of its products, and, upon request, obtains written verification from its suppliers that materials incorporated into supplier’s products purchased by Scholle comply with applicable laws regarding slavery and human trafficking in the country or countries in which the suppliers are doing business. In accordance with the Act, Scholle directly obtains self-certification of compliance from its suppliers, in lieu of less effective unannounced verification audits conducted by itself or third parties. Violations of the Act shall be referred to Scholle’s Legal department for appropriate follow-up, in accordance with its accountability practices. ABMA Rules and Directions for the Use of Aseptic Bags The good preservation of the product is directly related to connect with the correct utilization of the aseptic bags. The following instructions are of importance: PRESERVATION AND HANDLING: If the carton containing the aseptic bags is received damaged, to such extent that the contents are exposed, do not use the bags. Keep the aseptic bags in protected warehouses and under correct environmental and hygienic conditions. Bags must be stored between 5°C (41°F) and 32°C (90°F). In particular keep bags away from: high temperatures direct sun poisonous or ill smelling articles. The bag will remain aseptic if not tampered with. Be careful not to damage the bags when opening the boxes. Collect the bags from their boxes individually only at the moment of the filling process, carefully avoiding any possible damage. All bags remaining after filling operations must be carefully packed in the original cartons in order to avoid bag damage. It is the expectation that unfilled bags will be suitable for use 36 months from the date of Manufacture, provided that the storage and warehousing conditions detailed above are adhered to. It is recommended that the principle of ‘First in First out’ should be applied on unfilled bags If this time period is exceeded it is a requirement to contact your bag manufacturer prior to usage. IRRADIATION: Cartons are identified with a irradiation indicator. Always check that the irradiation indicator dots (indication the bag aseptic conditions) are of the correct colour, which is red. Never use boxes with a yellow dot (bags are not irradiated). In case of doubt, please contact your supplier in writing within 7 days after receipt of the bags. OUTER CONTAINERS: The dimensions of the bags are proportionate to the size of the outer container. The dimensions of the bags will have to be determined by supplier's technicians: the internal size of the outer container must be advised upon placing the order for aseptic bags. The inner side of the outer container must be free from cutting edges, scratches or impurities, in order to avoid damage to the bag (cuts, holes) during filling and transport operations. FILLING: Handle the aseptic bag with care during the filling operation ensuring the bag is correctly held by the pincer/clamps to minimise the strain applied to the fitment. During filling, the bag film should not be in direct contact with hot parts on the fill head. Avoid steam or hot condensate from flowing on to the bag film during the filling process. The container lift system or fill head movement should ensure that the product load is supported by the container during the complete filling process. The establishment of the correct sequence of outer container lift or fill head movement steps should minimize the weight carried by the fitment with the pincer/clamp only releasing at the end of the cycle. It is particular important to check that the closure is correctly placed in the spout. After filling, carefully fold the empty corners of the bag towards the center, taking care to avoid creases and smoothing the surface. Make sure that the filled bag is completely supported by the outer container. CLOSING: Avoid the introduction of any foreign bodies which may damage the aseptic bag. Take care not to pinch the bag with the cover when closing the outer container. The cover of the outer container must close tightly. It is important to keep a record of the production date, the filling head number, the temperature of the filling head and the bag number going with each outer container. This will avoid handling of all outer containers in case of accidents, because it will enable you to identify and to sort out the claimed lot, thus saving time and money and allowing immediate control and evaluation of eventual damages. IMPORTANT: For Liquid Product Bags Avoid head space between the filled bag and the top cover of the drum or other outer container. Should head space exist, it should be completely filled in order to prevent excessive movement of the bag within the outer container. When the viscosity is less than 500 CP (at 20°C, BROOKFIELD) it is necessary to consult the suppliers technicians. STERILIZING PROCESS DURING THE FILLING OPERATION: STERILIZING LIQUIDS: The under-mentioned conditions are to be respected in case of the use of sterilizing liquids. The chlorine salts, which are used in solution for sterilization in the filling areas, must have chlorine concentration not higher than 250PPM and they must be buffered so as to keep the pH of the solutions at 7 + 1. Carefully remove excess sterilizing liquid once the bag has been closed. Metal attack which may occur as a consequence of not respecting the above conditions, will not be recognized. Usage of other sterilization liquids will be subject to approval of both bag and filler supplier. HOT STEAM STERILIZATION: In case of steam sterilization up to 105°C, only bags with suitable fitments and films for this particular system must be used. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF FILLED CONTAINERS: In order to get a good result, the filled containers must be adequately protected against sun, rain, dust and excessive temperatures. The filled containers must be placed and tied firmly together on proper pallets during factory shifting and shipping, to avoid any kind of movement. Do not transport filled containers at temperatures below 1°C, to avoid ice forming on the surface of the product, which could irreparably damage the bag. NOTE: The aseptic bag is only one of the elements of a system for the preservation of a product. It is clear that any stage before the filling operation (for example during the sterilization of the product) can cause problems that are not related to the bag. It is therefore essential, in case of a claim, that supplier’s technicians are allowed to verify the production process and records (in particular records of temperatures in the filling head during production) and also maintenance actions on the filling machine before the aseptic season, in order to identify the true origin of the problem. No damage claims will be accepted without proper documentation on part of the customer. Trademark Information ¹BAG IN BOX (design mark) is a registered mark of “Smurfit Bag in Box” Societe Anonymee in the following countries: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands. 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