Arylessence Achieves SQF Certification by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI)

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arylessence, Inc., a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances, announced today that it has achieved SQF Level 2 certification by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the globally recognized authority on food safety and quality.

"Arylessence is totally dedicated to the quality and safety of the flavors and finished food products we produce for our customers," said Steve Tanner, President of Arylessence. "What SQF Level 2 certification means is that our facility, our people, and our flavor safety management systems, manufacturing processes, and operational procedures, have been audited, verified and certified by globally recognized authorities. Our customers now, and in the future, have the assurance that our ingredients, materials handling, production systems, and finished flavor products meet stringent, globally recognized standards for food safety."

The Safe Quality Food certification program of the SQF Institute provides food manufacturers, retailers, and food service providers around the world with verifiable proof that robust food safety control systems have been effectively implemented. The comprehensive audits at Arylessence were conducted in a rigorous, year-long process by the leading independent, not-for-profit, health and safety organization, NSF International.

"In addition to achieving SQF Level 2 certification, we support our food quality and safety program with a full-time staff of quality assurance professionals, led by our Quality Assurance Manager, Carole Marchand," said Steve Tanner. "Our customers know that our high standards are being pro-actively managed and maintained throughout the production and manufacturing cycle. As a company, we are fully committed and proud to offer assurances on the quality and safety of our flavor products and ingredients that our customers can depend on."

About Arylessence

Arylessence is a leading flavor and fragrance company, based near Atlanta, Georgia. Known for creative innovation in beauty and cosmetics, personal care, air care, and laundry and household products, as well as coffee, tea, and flavored beverages, prepared foods, spicy flavors and tropical flavor blends, butter and popcorn, and oral care, lip care, and confectionary products, Arylessence is a leader in the design of sustainably-produced fragrances and natural and organic flavors. Arylessence perfumers, flavorists, evaluators, application specialists, marketing, regulatory, and quality assurance experts work closely with clients in a multi-disciplinary, team-based environment. Arylessence provides marketing and business development resources, proprietary creative processes, and strategic insights to help clients achieve product differentiation, consumer preference, and market leadership. For more about Arylessence, visit www.arylessence.com.