SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab and China Business News recognized 32 companies with 2012
Seven-Star Awards for their outstanding contributions to Food Safety &
Public Health during a ceremony today at the Shanghai World Financial
Center. Co-launched by Ecolab and China Business News, with technical
support from the China Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST),
the Seven-Star Awards and Seven-Star Alliance recognize and promote the
highest standards in food safety and public health in China.
"Due to the success of the Seven-Star Alliance and Awards program, more
companies are actively promoting food safety in China," said Tim Wang,
senior vice president and general manager of Ecolab Greater China.
"Ecolab is proud to have a leadership role in improving the safety and
quality of China's food industry."
Companies selected to receive Seven-Star Awards were evaluated over a
four-month period based on the Seven-Star System, a comprehensive
assessment system which advocates food safety best practices. Evaluated
by a panel of food safety experts, government officials and scholars,
companies were rated on their efforts to lead public health trends,
promote a food safety-centric culture, implement a comprehensive
organizational structure, provide raw material and inventory quality
control, ensure production and transportation process integrity, provide
employee training and discipline, manage suppliers and distributors
effectively, and commit to food safety social responsibility.
The Seven-Star Alliance is a nationwide non-profit and non-governmental
alliance embraced by experts and organizations throughout China's food
industry. The alliance encourages companies operating within China's
food industry to adhere to the food safety practices outlined in the
Seven-Star System and connects food safety experts, industry,
government, media and the public to strengthen food safety awareness and
improve the overall quality of China's food enterprises.
"We are committed to promoting food safety and encourage more companies
to make food safety an essential part of internal corporate culture,"
said Suhe Meng, chairman of CIFST. "Making sure that employees fully
realize its importance and understand how to implement proper food
safety techniques are the critical first steps toward developing a food
safety culture."
In addition to the Seven-Star Awards ceremony, Ecolab's Tim Wang and Tom
Ford, Ecolab vice president of Food Safety for Global Retail Services,
led presentations during the Food Safety Workshop.
About Ecolab
With 2011 pro forma sales of $11 billion and
more than 40,000 employees, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader
in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that provide and
protect clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy
environments. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to the
food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets in more
than 160 countries. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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