About Us

ISO is the world's leading developer of International Standards. Designed to be recognisable worldwide, ISO standards ensure that businesses meet quality, ecology, safety and efficiency standards. In 2005, Snell successfully achieved the AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Management Accreditation from Telarc. This ISO accreditation shows the commitment Snell has to our customers, suppliers and staff. They also ensure that quality standards are constantly being monitored and improved upon. 

In addition, in 2009 Snell became one of the first packaging distributors in New Zealand to achieve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Accreditation. This ensures that our environmental standards are also constantly monitored and improved upon. Snell is audited on these accreditations annually.   

Snell has also passed its HACCP audit for another year. As businesses face increasing pressure from their customers, suppliers and government to not only meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements but to go a step further and imbed these realities into their decision making processes, businesses are exposing themselves to a significant degree of risk if they source product from non-HACCP accredited suppliers.

For food processors and packers, the risk is a reality. With potentially negative impacts from a consumer health standpoint and possible brand damage caused by product recalls, food processors and packers must protect their business by sourcing from compliant suppliers. 

Looking ahead, we are working towards achieving FSSC 22000, a Global Food Safety Initiative certification which has been developed by some of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. The FSSC 22000 certification focuses on food safety, environmental, ethical trading and other key indicators of ESG compliance.

We will be working towards achieving this certification over the next 18 months to ensure we remain ahead of the curve as the sustainable packaging partner our customers trust and choose to do business with. 

Snell was one of the first packaging distributors in New Zealand to gain ISO 14001 environmental management accreditation. This ensures that our commitment to the environment is constantly being monitored. There are many things we do to ensure we are environmentally conscious, below is a list of just some of the things we do to make sure we are being environmentally responsible.

• Committing managerial resources to implement the Environmental Policy by introducing an effective management control system
• Seeking to reuse, recycle and recover raw materials and waste wherever possible
• Seeking to conserve scarce and non-renewable resources, such as energy, in all operations
• Aiming to maintain the highest degree of control over emissions and discharges of materials to the environment and thus continually  improve our performance where economically viable
• Continually being attentive to the needs of local residents and local ecology, so far as operations are concerned
• Work with and assist suppliers and contractors to achieve environmental standards which comply with the company's policy
• Setting and reviewing policy and objectives annually
• Monitoring and reporting progress against agreed objectives, ensuring all reports are available on request
• Conducting of audits of procedures and practice and responding to deficiencies through a planned programme of remedial action
• Committing to continual improvement of all environmental issues where economically feasible
• Ensuring that all staff carry out their duties in line with the above statement and are aware of their obligations

Having online login details with Snell provides access to many features, giving you more control around your account and an overall easy experience. The website will give you access to a wide range of packaging and safety products from securing and flexible packaging, to catering, hygiene and stationery consumables.

• Purchasing products via our website can help speed up the process of ordering, removing back and forth emails or time spent of the phone placing an order.
• We offer full EDI and Punchout integrations to facilitate easy transations and send orders directly into your e-procurement system.
• With the use of a My Lists, you can add products relevant to your business for quick access.
• The Easi Order Form keeps track of what you order and allows you to easily order from any custom favourites lists you create. 
• Invoices are accessible online, meaning you have quick access to any account information.
• Keeping updated on your purchase is easy as you have the ability to check the status of your order and expected delivery dates down to line level.
• Each product is accompanied by the stock on hand indicator for each of our branches.
• As a user manager, you can look after your business' multiple logins and approve orders from users in your business.
• Snell's bi-monthly flyer, The Insider, is accessible on the home page. This contains business and industry insights, and information that will make you think differently about the way your business is currently functioning.

Informed by the importance of helping our customers meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, Snell Packaging & Safety has developed a Supplier Code of Conduct. The code has been developed in association with some of our key customers and suppliers to ensure it represents good practice in the market. 

To read our Supplier Code of Conduct, click here.