Food Safety & Sustainability
Our commitment to food safety and sustainability drives us to innovate responsibly—creating high-quality products with a low environmental footprint.
Sustainable solutions with lasting impact
At Tielman Group, sustainability isn’t a choice — it’s a standard. We take full responsibility for food safety and environmental stewardship across our production processes. Our operations are driven by eco-conscious practices designed to reduce our environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Our commitment is proudly symbolized by the Tielman Environmental Logo — a trusted mark of our dedication to a greener future. This mission is guided by our four core principles: Safety, Environment, Recycling, and Sustainability.
Environment
- Responsibly sourced materials, including FSC®-certified paper that supports sustainable forestry.
- Next-generation products that are fully compostable and biodegradable — designed to return to nature without harm.
- Environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional materials, such as plastic and aluminum baking cups.
Safety
- World-class production standards — Tielman facilities are certified with top-tier BRC ratings (Grade A–AA), complying with the strictest global hygiene and food safety protocols. Annual audits ensure ongoing excellence.
- Pure, uncompromised paper quality — We use only natural greaseproof paper, completely free from fluorochemicals across all grades.
- Independently verified compliance — Every product is tested and certified by third-party Normpack authorities, in line with EU, BfR, CFIA, and FDA regulations. Certifications are granted only after passing rigorous migration tests at 220°C and verifying material integrity during transport and handling.
- Safe inks, always — None of our printing inks contain nitrocellulose or Bisphenol A, ensuring food-safe packaging
- Metal detection — Our materials and production methods are designed to support metal detecting after baking
Recycling
- Circular economy — We ensure that all production materials — from paper and inks to packaging — are responsibly recycled.
Sustainability
- Powered by nature — Our facilities are transitioning toward 100% renewable energy, with our Swedish site already fully powered by wind.
- Smarter design, less waste — Our high-performance paper cups optimize baking efficiency, reducing ingredient waste and increasing yield.
- Energy-efficient baking — Tielman paper cups enable faster cooking at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption.
- Cleaner production, cleaner planet — By eliminating the need for greasing, washing pans, and disposing of wastewater, our cups reduce both resource use and environmental impact.
