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SQF is a food safety certification standard. SQF certified companies have successfully completed a certification audit by a third party auditor showing that their food safety system meets the requirements of the SQF code.
SQF was available in 2 levels in Edition 7.2 and earlier: SQF Level 2 (Food Safety) and SQF Level 3 (Food Safety and Quality). This has changed in Edition 8.
The SQF Code has different requirements specific to different industry segments so different types of food companies can use the SQF Code to build a system that is right for them. Each organization must identify the modules that apply, and meet those requirements. .
The specific requirements of SQF are available to you in the free downloadable code. We offer a summary of the requirements for your review.
The average time for implementation is approximately one year. Your timeframe may vary. We offer points to consider.
We have a list of the top reasons sited by our customers and visitors for investigating and pursuing SQF certification.
What is an SQF Practitioner? What are their Responsibilities? How to be qualified to be a Practitioner.
Meet the requirements for SQF Training for the Practitioner. Convenient online access! Learn at your own pace and print certificate of completion.
Train your Practitioner and your Food Safety Team with convenient online training and a special discounted package price.
Introduce SQF Edition 8 and its requirements to management and employees!
Download your audit checklists and learn how to start your project with a Gap Analysis Audit.
Download ready-to-edit SQF manual and templates and learn how to plan, design and document your SQF Food Safety Management System.
Gain the qualifications and skills you need in order to audit your company's SQF system effectively and with confidence. Convenient, online training.
Downloadable internal Audit checklists, procedure template and forms.
Our years of experience have resulted in a very effective method of implementation using a Team Approach.
We use one Team to lead the project, and call this the SQF Steering Team. The function of the team is very important.
One of the first steps in your Food Safety Management System (FSMS) implementation project is to compare your current FSMS to the requirements of the SQF Code. This is most commonly called a Gap Analysis.
Using and improving your system before your certification audit. This is an important step for being prepared.