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Introduction to SQF Certification
(Use “Notes “ View in PowerPoint to see additional guidance)
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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
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SQF Certification Scheme
Safe Quality Food, SQF
• The certification program is managed by the Safe Quality
Food Institute (SQFI)
• www.sqfi.com
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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
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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
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SQF Certification Scheme
Safe Quality Food, SQFA 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
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SQF Certification Scheme
SQF DocumentsSQF Documents can be downloaded at the SQFI Website and include:
• The SQF Code
• Guidance for Developing, Documenting and Implementing SQF
• Additional guidance documents
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SQF Certification Scheme
Initial Certification to SQF
• Choose an accredited certification body. They will conduct:
• Document Review
• On-site Audit
• Surveillance Audits
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Certification:
Costs and Benefits
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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
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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
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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.
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Costs to Consider
• Costs• Internal
• Consultant/Tools
• Certification Audits and accreditations
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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
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SQF Practitioner
•Responsibilities
and Qualifications
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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
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SQF Practitioner
Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of:
• Food Safety Fundamentals - GMPs or Prerequisite Programs
• Food Safety Plans - HACCP Plans
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SQF Practitioner
Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead the SQF System implementation
• Ensure the maintenance and integrity of the SQF System
• Communicate essential information to personnel
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)
SQF Implementation Steps
•Steps and
Techniques
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
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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
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
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
SQF Implementation Steps
Step 5 - Train your Internal AuditorsTool: Assign Online Internal Auditor Training Sessions to your employees included in our SQF All-in-One Packages
SQF Implementation Steps
Step 6 - Schedule your Registration Audit
SQF Implementation Steps
Step 7 - Celebrate