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Starting in January of 2017, SQFI is changing the way we communicate with our stakeholders! Instead of sending multiple emails each month advertising individual events and updates, we will now be send...
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It’s 2018…and we’d like to take this opportunity to officially wish all of our stakeholders a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Conference Season is Upon Us!
Sep 19, 2019
As an SQF Stakeholder and Food Safety Professional, it is hard to pass up the opportunity to be immersed in all things food safety. At SQFI, we recognize the need for those in the food safety industry ...
COVID-19 Update for SQF Certified Sites
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Dear SQF Stakeholder: We are deeply concerned by the impact of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and its potential effect on our SQF community. We understand that continuing restrictions on trav...
FDA FASTER Act Video for Food Industry
Feb 3, 2022
January 31, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new video that provides an overview of the 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The FASTER ...
SQF Level 2 Certification gets you ready to be FSMA Compliant
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We’ve done our homework…and we got an A! SQFI knows that our stakeholders have questions about how SQF Certification will prepare them to be FSMA compliant, and now we’ve answered those questions. SQFI...
Maintaining Your SQF Registration During COVID-19
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Dear SQF Stakeholder, During these extraordinary times, SQFI has strived to meet the needs of our clients granting over 600 certificate extensions to date. I’d like to reiterate that those extensions a...
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition COVID-19 Updates The following information is now available on Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19...
World Food Safety Day and Training for Success
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Food safety is evolving. With the passing of the Food Safety Modernization Act, progressing technology, and more people developing food allergies, staying informed and trained on the latest trends and...
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By Adam Friedlander, MS, CFS, Manager, Food Safety and Technical Services, FMI The food industry has a duty to protect consumers with food allergies. Individuals with food allergies rely on the informa...
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Boletín informativo mensual del SQFI: Junio de 2017 – Un mundo más seguro. Una humanidad más inteligente.
Mar 7, 2019
Un mundo más seguro. Una humanidad más inteligente. El SQFI dedica la edición de junio de su boletín informativo a la Conferencia Internacional de SQF de 2017. En las siguientes páginas le presenta...
FMI Announces SQFI Leadership Transitions
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Leslie Sarasin President and CEO FMI When I assumed the leadership of FMI more than a decade ago, there were several key positions and staff vacancies I needed to fill. One particular opening, the lead...
Spring is a Time for Growth and New Developments at SQFI!
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Spring is coming and that means new and fresh things are popping up and starting to grow. This is also true at SQFI! This month we’re introducing in our newsletter a new section that will cover SQFI de...
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Bulletin d’information mensuel du SQFI : Juin 2017 – Un monde plus salubre. Un jeu plus intelligent.
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SQFI Develops Preventative Controls Audit Checklist and Guidance
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Consuming safe food is a basic human right we all have and being in the food safety industry gives us all the opportunity to contribute to the strengthening of food safety requirements. According to th...
US FDA Posts Update on Use of Face Coverings in Food Production and Retail Food Establishments
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FMI Promotes Four Seasoned Food Safety and Regulatory Staff Members
Jun 14, 2018
ARLINGTON, VA – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today announces the recent promotions of four managerial staff members who embody the organization’s strategic emphasis on the food safety and regulatory ...
A Look Inside the Food Safety Crystal Ball for 2022
Dec 27, 2021
What's on your company's list of business resolutions for 2022? A strong food safety and the quality program should be a perennial part of such lists, but this is a good time to amend your resolutions ...
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Sep 8, 2021
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By Colin Christmas, Managing Director, EAGLE Certification Group Recently at the SQF Global event, I teamed up with Kendra Lunt, Technical Services Director, Reichel Foods, Inc., and we discussed risks...
Conducting a Risk Assessment to Assess Your Environmental Needs
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With the release of the SQF Code Edition 8, we made some important changes to strengthen and improve our program. One of the major changes we made was to the environmental monitoring requirement. In ou...
Food Safety Resolutions with SQF Fundamentals Program
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By: Kathy Chiao, Marketing Specialist, SQFI Has your company set food safety resolutions for the new year? Well, it all starts with building and nurturing a culture of food safety. Food safety doesn’t ...
Key Components of FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
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By: Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS, Chief Food and Product Safety Officer and SVP Food Safety, FMI At the recent SQF Global virtual event, Dr. Donald A. Prater, FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Imported ...
Demonstrating a Commitment to Food Safety through Innovation
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By Ashley Eisenbeiser, MS, CFS, Senior Director, Food and Product Safety Programs, FMI A strong food safety culture is not dependent on one element. An individual, an event or a policy and procedures a...
Third-Party Audits Will Take on Greater Importance in 2021
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Food safety holds a critical role in a mutually successful buyer/seller partnership. Securing consumer confidence and loyalty are foundational pillars for retailers as they assess supply chain practice...
Implementing the SQF Fundamentals Code for Manufacturing – A Great 4 Hour Investment
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Celebrating Bill McBride on his Retirement
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In 2020, SQFI celebrated 25 years. Now in 2021, we celebrate Bill McBride and all his contributions to global food safety and SQFI as he enters into retirement. Bill was there from the beginning, build...
FDA Final Guidance: Public Warning and Notification of Recalls
Feb 13, 2019
Last week, FDA Commissioner Gottlieb issued a press statement indicating FDA has finalized guidance for industry and FDA staff entitled “Public Warning and Notification of Recalls.” Although FDA recog...
The Benefits of the SQF Fundamentals Program
May 5, 2022
A food safety plan is paramount to creating, developing, or maintaining any successful supplier/buyer trading partnership, which leads to the creation of the SQF Fundamentals Program by SQFI.
SQF Code Recognized as a Procurement Standard for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
Feb 11, 2019
Arlington, VA– The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) is proud to announce that the SQF Food Safety Code for Primary Production has been recognized as a procurement standard for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic ...
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Getting Started on Your SQF Journey
Oct 12, 2022
So, you decided to get certified to the Safe Quality Food standard, the rigorous food safety and quality program recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and retailers, CPGs and foodservi...
On-Demand Webinar: Food Safety Current Situation: Updates for Food Producers & Retailers from the Impact of COVID-19
Jun 4, 2020
If you are a food retail business leader, food safety professional or food producer, now more than ever, you understand the effects on production and retail by COVID-19.
Food Safety Culture Guidance
Nov 1, 2021
The definition of Food Safety Culture Shared values, beliefs, and norms affect mindset and behavior toward food safety in, across and throughout an organization. Elements of food safety culture are tho...
It’s Time To Focus On Quality
Sep 15, 2017
“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
SQFI Extends Certification Due to Coronavirus
Mar 23, 2020
We understand that with COVID-19 impacting many business operations, the ability to conduct audits has been heavily influenced by the need to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus. Therefore,...
Continuing the Commitment to Food Safety and Quality
Apr 18, 2019
Our commitment to food safety and quality assurance governs every decision we make. Though food safety has always been priority, increasing regulation has made food safety a legal issue and the respon...
How to Send the Message you are Committed to Food Safety and Quality
Jul 20, 2017
In the latest report of the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2017, when asked the question: Where do shoppers believe food safety problems are most likely to occur along the...
Why Continual Improvement is More than Corrective Action
Nov 29, 2021
Getting SQF-certified is, of course, an accomplishment. Sustaining the high commitment to quality and food safety is crucial, not only to pass regular audits but to continue to improve the efficacy of ...
Forced Labor and the Impact on Supply Chain: What Retailers and Manufacturers Need to Know
Jul 23, 2019
By Canaan Rice, Ethical Sourcing Manager, Safe Quality Food Institute In today’s “prosumer” world, consumers are placing greater pressure on suppliers and retailers to raise their standards and perform...
WE’RE HIRING!! Manager, SQFI Sales
Aug 12, 2019
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is a dynamic national trade association, representing the grocery retail industry on the cutting-edge of food and consumer trends. We are seeking a Manager, SQFI Sale...
SQF Edition 9 Public Comment Period: Open thru July 31
Jul 1, 2020
The public comment period for the SQF Codes Edition 9 has begun. Your feedback is important to us and to the continuous improvement of the SQF Program.
USDA, FDA Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain Protections
May 19, 2020
US Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) As the COVID-19 pandemic response continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have been w...
Steps to Keep Your Site Compliant During COVID-19
Jul 3, 2020
By Kathy Chiao, Marketing Specialist Through 2020 Q1 and Q2, we have experienced the challenges brought on the COVID-19 pandemic. Our industry adapted to continue to uphold our food safety promise to t...
Why accredited certification is a strategic imperative for social responsibility initiatives.
Oct 16, 2019
By Jessica Osborne, Director of Business Development and Business Processes, EAGLE Certification Group
Food Safety Inspection Service Report: USDA won’t require meat and poultry testing for COVID-19
Jul 10, 2020
Originally published by Food Safety News, available online here. By Dan Flynn Plant-based diet advocates known as the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine failed to persuade USDA’s Food Safet...
SQF Code Edition 9 Free Recorded Webinar Series Available
Oct 17, 2020
The ongoing globalization of our food supply chain requires us to regularly review and update the SQF Code so we can continue to evolve alongside the global marketplace.
SQFI Monthly Newsletter – May 2017 – Training for Success
May 18, 2017
” The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training your employees and having them stay.” – Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company
SQF Code Edition 9 Continues to Embody One World, One Standard
Nov 5, 2020
Globalization has revolutionized the food supply chain and brought with it a whole new world of opportunities for businesses. However, along with these opportunities also comes more risks. Consumers an...
Document, document, document! If it is not documented, it is not done!
Jul 19, 2018
There are several key reasons why documentation is essential. Well-written programs help to ensure continuity of best practices, which in turn, lead to a safe and consistent product. In addition, accur...
Innovation is the Future of Food Safety – FMI Food Safety Innovation Awards
Nov 6, 2020
Home / Voice of The Food Industry Blog By: Ashley Eisenbeiser, MS, CFS, Senior Director, Food and Product Safety Programs, FMI Shoppers continue to see food safety as a collective responsibility com...
We’re Hiring! Vice President, SQFI Sales
Feb 13, 2019
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is a dynamic national trade association, representing the supermarket industry on the cutting-edge of food and consumer trends. We are looking for a Vice President, ...
Introducing the SQF New Food Safety Code Architecture
Oct 23, 2020
SQF Code Edition 9 The ongoing globalization of our food supply chain requires us to regularly review and update the SQF Code so we can continue to evolve alongside the global marketplace.
SQF Uplifts Employee Health and the Impact on Food Safety & Releases New Schedule for SQF Focus Day Seminars
Jun 6, 2022
Safe food is critical not only for public health and food security, but also for livelihoods, economic development, trade, and the international reputation of every country. Only when food is safe can ...
Food Facility Worker and Auditor Safety Updates
Apr 22, 2020
Food safety in manufacturing production protocols are more important than ever. There are two developments that we want to highlight for the SQF community.
Safe Quality Food Institute Endorses the Gluten-Free Certification Program
Jun 21, 2016
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Tools for Food Safety Audit Success: The Importance of Training
Jan 22, 2020
By Kathy Chiao, Specialist, Marketing, SQFI In today’s technologically integrated society, a single recall or outbreak can affect the credibility of a food production or manufacturing facility. Therefo...
SQFI: Making your Food Safe and Sustainable
Feb 16, 2017
Years ago, when things were a little simpler, our food came right from the land we lived on or from our neighbors down the road. You knew exactly where things came from and what you were getting. As ...
Driving a Food Safety Culture
Oct 18, 2019
By: Rick Stein, Vice President, Fresh, Industry Relations, Food Marketing Institute Achieving fresh food safety can sometimes feel like a game of whack-a-mole. That’s because retailers and suppliers ar...
World Food Safety Day 2022: Safer food, better health
Apr 25, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced the theme for the 2022 World Food Safety Day, “Safer food, better health,” and launched the campaign to inspire global participation.
Are You Reaping the Benefits of Your Document Control & Records Program?
Nov 15, 2022
In the food industry, keeping your site well-maintained and organized is crucial. However, a well-managed facility can still fall victim to poor document and record management. Establishing a documente...
Introducing the 2020 SQF Quality Achievement Award Finalists
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Introducing the 2020 SQF Quality Achievement Award Finalists By Gigi Vita, Chief Food Safety Assessment Officer & SVP, SQFI
2018: Reflecting on a year of Shaping the Future of Food Safety Together
Dec 10, 2018
Today, consumers’ tastes change very rapidly. They require more diverse products and seek to obtain their food through a variety of vehicles. These days, protecting the supply chain has never been more...
SQF Edition 9 Code Amendments Update
Oct 27, 2021
Starting October 4, 2021, SQFI has introduced four code amendments to be implemented and audited with the applicable Edition 9 codes:
Start the Year Off Right with the SQF Fundamentals Program
Dec 12, 2019
As we spend the last couple weeks of 2019 celebrating our successes and counting our achievements, it’s time to look towards the future. Let’s review our accomplishments and evaluate them – and I mean ...
How Is the Grocery Supply Chain Responding to Coronavirus?
Mar 11, 2020
How Is the Grocery Supply Chain Responding to Coronavirus? By Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI We live in a global economy, which is evident every day in the aisles of a grocery stor...
The Power of Communities Inspiring Positive Change.
Sep 10, 2018
The power of communities inspiring positive change. Together, we can shape the future of food safety by engaging in dialogue and identifying our individual challenges. SQFI is looking to you to help u...
Recommendations for Food Retailers and Wholesalers on Sourcing Leafy Greens
Jun 17, 2019
By Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS, Chief Food and Product Safety Officer and Senior Vice President Food Safety, Food Marketing Institute Romaine lettuce might bring several images to mind. It might remin...
Free SQF Guidance, Tip Sheets and Checklists
Dec 12, 2019
Free SQF Guidance, Tip Sheets and Checklists The SQF family of food safety and quality Codes are designed to meet industry, customer and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain...
SQFI Announces 2022 Recipients of Excellence Awards at SQF Unites Conference
Nov 14, 2022
Winners selected for exemplary performance in Auditing and Practitioner Leadership
Don’t Count the Days – Make the Days Count
Dec 14, 2017
Food safety has always been a passion and concern of the professionals whose jobs center on the protection of the food manufactured or grown for consumer consumption. As we reflect on our experiences f...
Food Safety Has No Borders
Oct 17, 2017
With the 2017 SQF International Conference right around the corner this is a good time to reflect on the fact that food safety has no borders. In today’s world people are migrating rapidly, requiring ...
Announcing the Release of the New SQF Fundamentals Program
Jun 18, 2018
Food safety is a critical component of a successful supplier/buyer trading partnership, and SQFI has created an approach for small to medium size food producers who don’t have a robust food safety prog...
SQF Food Safety Code: Primary Plant Production – the GFSI Benchmarked Standard of Choice for the New Zealand Primary Produce Sector
Jul 26, 2021
By Bill McBride, SQFI Representative, Asia Pacific
SQFI Website Is Now Multilingual
Mar 3, 2015
Safe Quality Food Institute Sponsors and Exhibits at 2015 Global Food Safety Conference SQFI to unveil multilingual website during the week of conference
SQFI Monthly Newsletter: June 2017 – A Safer World. A Smarter You.
Jun 20, 2017
A Safer World. A Smarter You. SQFI is dedicating the June edition of our newsletter to the 2017 SQF International Conference. In the next few pages we’ll introduce to you to our program schedule, t...
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Dec 6, 2022
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Feb 9, 2022
When customers demand high quality, your site should be able to demonstrate just how you’re providing it. Achieving SQF Quality Certification enables you to show your customers your commitment to maint...
Introducing the NEW SQF Edition 9 Guidance Documents
Apr 19, 2021
By LeAnn Chuboff, VP of Technical Affairs The complimentary Edition 9 Guidance Documents are now available for download. We structured the Edition 9 Guidance Documents so you and your team can have an ...
The phrase “fake it ’till you make it” should hold no place in the food industry
Mar 20, 2018
Food fraud costs the global food industry approximately $49 billion per year. But what is food fraud and how can you protect your business from it? Food fraud is a collective term encompassing the inte...
Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices Critical Workers Who May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19
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US Center for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permi...
SQF Code Edition 9: What’s Changing and How to Prepare
Mar 3, 2021
By LeAnn Chuboff, VP of Technical Affairs See full article here at SafetyChain. If your facility isn’t yet fully prepared for SQF Edition 9, you’re not alone. According to a SafetyChain poll, just 3% o...
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Jan 23, 2019
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SQF Fundamentals Program Launches in Brazil
Jan 12, 2020
By Kathy Chiao, Specialist, Marketing, SQFI News headlines that include words such as “recall,” “foodborne illness,” and “contamination” get the attention of consumers. That’s why it is crucial for ret...
‘We Are Resilient’: Industry Confident Supply Challenges Can Be Met Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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SQF and USDA Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program
Jul 12, 2022
By Carey Allen, Vice President, Business Development & Strategy USDA Announces Financial Assistance for Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Producers
Food Safety Audits During COVID19: Tips to Minimize Exposure During an SQF Audit Pt. 2
Sep 21, 2020
By Tammie Van Buren, SQFI Compliance Manager Allowing visitors in 2020 has extra heightened concerns, but it is very possible. Whether or not your site will have 10, 25, or 50 percent of the audit cond...
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