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SQF Certification: Guidelines and Benefits

Learn about the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification system, its requirements, levels, audit process, costs, and benefits for food safety management. Enhance your organization's image and market access worldwide.

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SQF Certification: Guidelines and Benefits

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  1. Introduction to SQF Certification(Use “Notes “ View in PowerPoint to see additional guidance) www.22000-Tools.com

  2. SQF Certification Scheme • Safe Quality Food, SQF • The SQF System is a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) • It is a set of requirements for integrated processes that work together to control and minimize food safety hazards • You must implement processes such as - Management Commitment, Document Control and Records, Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plans, Verification and Validation, Product Identification and Traceability, Site Security, Allergen Management and Training www.22000-Tools.com

  3. SQF Certification Scheme • Safe Quality Food, SQF • The certification program is managed by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) • www.sqfi.com www.22000-Tools.com

  4. SQF Certification Scheme • Safe Quality Food, SQF • The SQF System was designed to provide suppliers with a recognized certification • To be able to provide proof of a rigorous food safety management system www.22000-Tools.com

  5. SQF Certification Scheme • Safe Quality Food, SQF • The SQF is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative, GFSI • Providing worldwide recognition and acceptance by food manufacturers and retailers • More detail on GFSI: www.mygfsi.com www.22000-Tools.com

  6. SQF Certification Scheme • Safe Quality Food, SQF • A supplier can choose from 3 Levels of certification • Level 1- Food Safety Fundamentals • Level 2-HACCP (GFSI Recognition)   • Level 3-Integrated Food Safety and Quality www.22000-Tools.com

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  8. SQF Certification Scheme • SQF Documents • SQF  Documents can be downloaded at the SQFI Website and include: • The SQF  Code • Guidance for Developing, Documenting and Implementing SQF • Additional guidance documents www.22000-Tools.com

  9. SQF Certification Scheme • Initial Certification to SQF • Choose an accredited certification body. They will conduct: • Document Review • On-site Audit • Surveillance Audits www.22000-Tools.com

  10. SQF Certification Scheme • The SQF Certification Audit • An SQF Auditor will examine your SQF System to determine: • If the system has been implemented effectively • If there is evidence of Management Commitment to the maintenance and improvement of the system • If activities comply with regulatory, customer and SQF requirements www.22000-Tools.com

  11. SQF Certification Scheme • The SQF Certification Audit • A Minor Nonconformity: • Is a nonconformance to the documented system or to the SQF Code that does not cause an immediate food safety risk or indicate ineffective implementation of a system element. • Must be corrected within 30 days of the finding and will be verified at the next audit. www.22000-Tools.com

  12. SQF Certification Scheme • The SQF Certification Audit • A Major Nonconformity: • Is a nonconformance to the documented system or to the SQF Code that could cause an immediate food safety risk or indicate ineffective implementation of a system element. • Must be corrected and verified within 14 days of the finding www.22000-Tools.com

  13. SQF Certification Scheme • The SQF  Certification Audit • A Critical Nonconformity: • Is a loss of control at a critical control point, prerequisite program or other process step that could cause a significant risk and product safety is compromised, or • Falsification of records • It will result in suspension of Certificate www.22000-Tools.com

  14. SQF Certification Scheme • The SQF  Surveillance Audit • Once certified, your certification body will audit to ensure that your organization continues to comply with requirements • Frequency will be determined by your certification body and based on performance and SQF System rating at the certification audit www.22000-Tools.com

  15. Certification:Costs and Benefits www.22000-Tools.com

  16. Benefits of Certification • Greater opportunities and market access • Reduces audit burdens from buyer audits • Improves processes and efficiencies • Savings from reduced recalls • Recognized worldwide • Promotes confidence • Enhances image • Manages risk • Proof of due diligence www.22000-Tools.com

  17. Certification Trends • Global food trade is expanding and driving demand for third party certification • With diverse food safety regulations worldwide, certification provides common ground for food safety regulations • SQF has thousands of registered companies worldwide • ISO 22000 had 34% growth in 2010 • FSSC 22000 new in 2010 has over 900 certificates issued www.22000-Tools.com

  18. Benefits of GFSI • SQF is GFSI Benchmarked (recognized by GFSI) • GFSI is the result of collaboration between some of the worlds leading food safety experts from retailers, manufacturers and food service companies. • GFSI benchmarked certifications are recognized worldwide www.22000-Tools.com

  19. Costs to Consider • Costs • Internal • Consultant/Tools • Certification Audits and accreditations www.22000-Tools.com

  20. Ongoing costs to consider • Ongoing employee time for: • Internal Audits • Training • Verification activities • Food safety team meetings • Change control • Management review • Document control • Corrective Actions • Supplier evaluations and corrections www.22000-Tools.com

  21. SQF Practitioner • Responsibilities and Qualifications www.22000-Tools.com

  22. SQF Practitioner • Required Qualifications  • The practitioner must be a company employee • Have demonstrated knowledge and experience • Understand the requirements of the SQF  code • Must complete HACCP Training www.22000-Tools.com

  23. SQF Practitioner • Roles and Responsibilities • Lead the development and implementation of: • Food Safety Fundamentals - GMPs or Prerequisite Programs • Food Safety Plans - HACCP Plans www.22000-Tools.com

  24. SQF Practitioner • Roles and Responsibilities • Lead the SQF System implementation • Ensure the maintenance and integrity of the SQF System • Communicate essential information to personnel

  25. SQF Practitioner • Roles and Responsibilities • The SQF Practitioner is responsible for Validation and Verification activities • Validate and verify Food Safety Fundamentals • Validate and verify Food Safety Plans (HACCP Plans)

  26. SQF Implementation Steps • Steps and Techniques

  27. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 1 - Learn • Learn about SQF.  Complete the training modules: • Introduction to SQF System Elements • Food Safety Fundamentals: GMPs for Food Processors • http://www.22000-tools.com/sqf-online-training.html

  28. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 2 - Plan  • Plan your project. • Tool: Complete the tutorial and exercise modules: • Creating your Project Plan • Conducting your Gap Analysis • Available in our SQF All-in-One Packages. • http://www.22000-tools.com/sqf-all-in-one.html

  29. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 3 - Document your processes • Tool: Complete the tutorial and exercise modules: • Documenting SQF Procedures • Developing and implementing programs Food Safety Fundamentals(Pre-requisite Programs) • Creating a Food Safety Manual • Available in our SQF All-in-One Packages

  30. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 4 - Train your Employees • Food Safety Fundamentals • PRP’s they are responsible for • General Requirements of SQF • Tool: Assign Online Training Sessions to your employees included in our SQF Premium All-in-One Packages

  31. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 5 - Train your Internal Auditors • Tool: Assign Online Internal Auditor Training Sessions to your employees included in our SQF All-in-One Packages

  32. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 6 - Schedule your Registration Audit

  33. SQF Implementation Steps • Step 7 - Celebrate

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