The internationally recognized certification demonstrates that the food safety management system at Stora Enso's Oulu pulp and paper mill meets the stringent requirements of the food safety standard.
June 10, 2026 - Stora Enso's Oulu pulp mill in Finland has achieved FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification). For customers, the certification and its systematic approach provide added assurance that processes are audited, risk management is systematic, and food safety is integrated into daily operations.
The internationally recognized certification demonstrates that the food safety management system at Stora Enso's Oulu pulp and paper mill meets the stringent requirements of the food safety standard, now also in pulp production. The mill's kraftliner production received this certification in 2021, and folding boxboard production in 2025 when production on the new consumer board line began.
"This certification demonstrates the high standards we apply throughout our production process and provides customers with additional confidence in the quality, safety and reliability of the materials they use," said Matti Lielahti, Head of Stora Enso's Oulu business unit. "Achieving certification for pulp production is a unique milestone in Finland. All products are suitable for direct food contact. In addition, the Oulu mill pulp meets the requirements of the composting standard."
The Oulu pulp and paper mill uses most of the pulp it produces on its own board machines. The board produced in Oulu is made from virgin fiber, supporting high quality and purity requirements, especially for food packaging. The certification is reflected in the mill's daily operations through strict hygiene practices, systematic risk management, unified procedures, and strong expertise at all stages of production.
Since May 2026, the entire production chain in Oulu — from the pulp mill to the board machines, sheeting plant, and port terminal — has been covered by the new, demanding certification.
The Oulu mill produces folding boxboard, kraftliners, paper bag material, and unbleached softwood pulp. The boards are suitable for direct contact with food. Nearly all of the mill's production is exported.
Stora Enso is a global leader in renewable materials with a strong focus on packaging. The company has approximately 19,000 employees and sales in 2025 were EUR 9.3 billion.
SOURCE: Stora Enso