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Procedure for SQFI Select Site Status
Apr 22, 2019
It’s essential to be audit ready. Hence the phrase: “Being audit ready all the time.” In fact, good food safety and quality practices should be adhered to and practiced on a consistent basis. Not just ...
SQFI Announces SQF Quality Achievement Award Winners
Nov 3, 2014
Arlington, VA– The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) recently announced the SQF Quality Achievement Awards at their 2014 International Conference in Orlando, Florida. These seven awards recognize indi...
What Food Safety Culture Looks Like: SQF Featured Site
Mar 4, 2021
Killer Brownie, an SQF certified site in Ohio, recently shared a video describing their food safety program. Their Food Safety Manager, Polly Tartaro, and President, Chimene Mayne Ross, explain why the...
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...
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...
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...
Wondering What SQF Is Doing About Cannabis in Food??
Sep 25, 2019
Various geographical jurisdictions have or will be creating regulations that enable the use of Cannabis and Cannabis related compounds to be introduced as ingredients or as concentrates into foods, bev...
Introducing the 2021 SQF Excellence Awards Finalists
Oct 13, 2021
by Gigi Vita,Chief Food Safety Assessment Officer & Senior Vice President, FMI – The Food Industry Association
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.
Why are Corrective Actions so Important?
Feb 20, 2020
By Tammie Van Buren, Manager, Compliance Simply put, a correction is an immediate action taken to fix an issue identified during an audit or while monitoring and corrective action works to resolve the ...
Using Teamwork to Achieve the Gold Standards of Food Safety
Oct 11, 2018
Putting together a successful food safety and quality program can seem like you’re preparing for the Olympics. It takes commitment, dedication, resources and skills. Whether you’re training for an in...
Social Distancing in Food Production/Processing Facility
Apr 5, 2020
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...
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...
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...
SQF FSMA Resources
Mar 11, 2019
According to the FDA, the “Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping reform of our food safety laws in more than 70 years…”
Introducing the 2020 SQF Quality Achievement Award Finalists
Oct 26, 2020
Introducing the 2020 SQF Quality Achievement Award Finalists By Gigi Vita, Chief Food Safety Assessment Officer & SVP, SQFI
2020: Focused on Keeping the Global Food Supply Safe
Dec 29, 2020
No arguments that 2020 challenged our industry to respond and adapt. From COVID-19 to remote activities, and everywhere in between, we showed great perseverance in upholding our mission to keep the glo...
Another Successful and Valuable SQF International Conference in the books!
Nov 22, 2017
The 2017 SQF International Conference opened with a bang! With a record attendance of 862, the next few days were an engaging experience that sharpened skills and gave the attendees tools and resources...
FMI Announces SQFI Leadership Transitions
Jun 29, 2020
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...
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...
Let your voice be heard: Help shape the SQF Code, Edition 9!
Jul 12, 2019
Seize this unique opportunity to help shape the SQF Code, Edition 9 at the 2019 SQF Conference! Participate in a 2-part interactive forum to get program updates, hear results of the 2019 stakeholder su...
SQFI anuncia a los ganadores del Premio al Desempeño en Calidad de SQF
Mar 7, 2019
Arlington, Virginia – El Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) anunció recientemente a los ganadores de los Premios al Desempeño en Calidad de SQF en la edición 2014 de la Conferencia Internacional en Orl...
Start Your SQF Journey with the SQF Practitioner Training Program: Implementing the SQF Code Course
Sep 10, 2021
Train and Gain Confidence As You Implement SQF with Success
Getting Started with Your SQF Food Safety Program
Feb 26, 2020
To aid in implementing your program, SQFI has many accessible resources. Training is an excellent resource and depending on your learning preference, budget and time, there are online and face-to-face ...
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,...
Be A Leader…Not A Follower! Present at the 2017 SQF International Conference
Apr 6, 2017
2017 SQF International Conference Hyatt Regency November 7-9, 2017 Call for Proposals Deadline: April 10, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST We are accepting your presentation ideas to share insights, best practices...
Introducing SQF Edition. 8.1
Jul 17, 2019
On July 02, 2019, SQFI published the newest edition of the SQF Code – Edition 8.1. While the announcement of a code update may sound intimidating, we assure you that this edition update is not anythin...
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, ...
SQFI Develops Preventative Controls Audit Checklist and Guidance
Aug 31, 2016
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...
How Does Your Food Safety Culture Stack Up? Know What your SQF Auditor is Looking For
Sep 8, 2021
By Kristie A. Grzywinski, MS, MLIS
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.
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 Audits During COVID19: Mitigating Exposure During an SQF Audit Pt. 1
Sep 14, 2020
An extraordinary event known as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many sites to adapt operations. Sites are thinking outside the box and taking different approaches to protect both their staff and the g...
Third-Party Audits Will Take on Greater Importance in 2021
Feb 9, 2021
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...
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...
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:
Our supply chain will adjust to this national emergency, COVID-19
Mar 14, 2020
Across America, we are being confronted with the challenges of coping with COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus. As we seek ways to deal with the uncertainties around us, the nation’s grocery stores...
Risk Assessment Clarification for SQF Audit Extensions during COVID-19
Apr 30, 2020
During these extraordinary times, SQFI has strived to meet the needs of our clients by granting over 600 certificate extensions to date. As our industry continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemi...
Le site Web du SQFI est désormais multilingue
Mar 7, 2019
Le Safe Quality Food Institute parraine et expose à la Conférence mondiale 2015 sur la salubrité des aliments Le SQFI inaugurera son site Web multilingue pendant la semaine de conférence
How to Prepare a CAPA Plan with the SQF Practitioner Training Program: Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) Course
Sep 10, 2021
Train and Gain the Ability to Proactively Assess and Address Situations
Substitute SQF Practitioners: An Integral Piece of Your Food Safety Team
Jan 12, 2021
By: LeAnn Chuboff, VP of Technical Affairs
Jornada informativa de SQF en Illinois, 9 de septiembre
Mar 7, 2019
Información de registro Regístrese ahora
Un mundo. Una norma. Un correo electrónico… ¡o algo así!
Mar 7, 2019
¡A partir de enero de 2017, el SQFI cambiará su forma de comunicarse con nuestras partes interesadas! En lugar de enviar varios correos electrónicos por mes para publicitar eventos y actualizaciones i...
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
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...
Night Hawk Foods, Inc. Receives SQF Select Site Certification
Jun 17, 2019
Transparency is the new black. Meaning, everyone wants to look good in it! However, being transparent about your food safety and quality processes isn’t something that is achieved overnight. If trut...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Coronavirus and Pandemic Preparedness for the Food Industry
Mar 5, 2020
Coronavirus Resources and Preparedness Resources CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the public health response to COVID-19, commonly kno...
Journées d’information SQF Illinois, 9 septembre
Mar 7, 2019
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...
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 ...
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.
SQF Conference 2019: Embracing Difficult Food Safety Conversations
Dec 12, 2019
By: Adam Friedlander, MS, Manager, Food Safety and Technical Services, FMI Amidst old friends and new colleagues, SQFI, a division of FMI, proudly hosted over 850 food safety professionals, including o...
The SQF Program Isn’t Just for North and South America
Aug 22, 2018
In today’s world people are migrating rapidly, requiring more diverse products in their diet, and obtaining their food through a variety of different vehicles. Protecting the supply chain has never be...
Revisiting The 2018 SQF International Conference | A Crisis Hits: Are You Ready?
Jun 26, 2019
A major food safety outbreak has occurred, your product has been recalled, or some other crisis situation has happened. How do you recover? Using effective communications and crisis management strateg...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting
Apr 27, 2020
FEMA Fact Sheet Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting This guidance summarizes how organizations should consider and manage their personal protective equipm...
Getting Started on Your SQF Journey
Oct 12, 2021
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...
IMPORTANTE: Notificación de registro del SQFI
Mar 7, 2019
Conformance, Consistency and Cost:The 3 C’s of SQF Quality
Jun 21, 2021
By LeAnn Chuboff, SQFI VP of Technical Affairs
Tell us your story…be apart of SQFI history!
Sep 22, 2017
At SQFI, we are constantly improving and evolving. Not only are we keeping a watchful eye on the safety and quality in the industry, we are always updating our program. Our reach – and outreach – are...
4 Ways a Food Safety Labeling Service Can Meet SQF Edition 9 Requirements
Sep 14, 2021
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“Audit Ready All the Time” – What it means to become an SQF Select Site
Aug 17, 2017
It’s essential to be audit ready. Hence the phrase: “Being audit ready all the time.” In fact, good food safety and quality practices should be adhered to and practiced on a consistent basis. Not just ...
Achieve Sustainable and Overall Improvement with SQF Practitioner Training Program: Root Cause Analysis Course
Sep 10, 2021
Train and Gain Resolution to Non-Conformities
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...
‘We Are Resilient’: Industry Confident Supply Challenges Can Be Met Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Mar 17, 2020
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¡Ha concluido otra exitosa y valiosa Conferencia Internacional de SQF!
Mar 7, 2019
¡La Conferencia Internacional de SQF de 2017 comenzó con la mejor energía! Con una asistencia récord de 862 personas, los días siguientes fueron una experiencia interesante que refinó nuestras destreza...
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 ...
Spring is a Time for Growth and New Developments at SQFI!
Mar 14, 2019
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...
Safe Quality Food Institute Endorses the Gluten-Free Certification Program
Jun 21, 2016
Offering a Management System Approach to Controlling Gluten
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
Maintaining Your SQF Registration During COVID-19
Apr 17, 2020
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...
El Programa SQF no es solo para Norteamérica y Sudamérica
Mar 7, 2019
En el mundo actual, las personas migran rápidamente, requieren productos más diversos en su dieta y obtienen sus alimentos a través vehículos diferentes. Proteger la cadena de suministro nunca ha sido...
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.
Develop a Successful Internal Audit Program with the SQF Practitioner Training Program: Internal Auditing Course
Sep 10, 2021
Train and Gain on Continuous Improvement Efforts
Food Safety Resolutions with SQF Fundamentals Program
Jan 5, 2020
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 ...
SQF Launch of Tokyo Sustainability Addendum
Apr 12, 2019
Fifty Industry leaders from Japan’s retail, manufacturing and supply chain industries attended the launch of SQF’s Tokyo Sustainability Addendum (TSA) In Shinagawa on Friday 5th April. The purpose of ...
Implementing the SQF Fundamentals Code for Manufacturing – A Great 4 Hour Investment
Feb 20, 2020
SQFI has exclusively partnered with Alchemy to develop the Implementing SQF Fundamentals Code for Manufacturing eLearning Course.
Surplus Milk from Ohio Dairy Farmers to be Turned into Cottage Cheese, Donated to Area Food Banks
Apr 25, 2020
Brag Alert! I was so thrilled to see two SQF Certified organizations showcased in this wonderful partnership story. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has partnered with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)...
Nominate an Exceptional Individual for the 2019 SQFI Quality Achievement Awards
Apr 5, 2019
The SQFI Quality Achievement Awards recognize the commitment, support, and performance of outstanding individuals who uphold the integrity and performance of the SQF Program. Help us recognize the achi...
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
Working Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data to Build Continuous Improvement
Nov 6, 2020
By Tammie Van Buren, Manager, Compliance, SQFI
Accurate Labeling to Reduce Recalls
Mar 11, 2019
Accurate labeling and management of labels are key components of a successful food safety program. Failure to accurately follow Federal food labeling regulations can result in negative consequences suc...
Your Supplier, Your Risk
Oct 29, 2020
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...
Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices Critical Workers Who May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19
Apr 9, 2020
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...
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 ...
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...
9 SQF Codes Covering 12 Industry Scopes and 27 Food Sector Categories Gain GFSI Recognition
Dec 9, 2021
PARIS and ARLINGTON, USA, 9th December 2021 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FM...
Private: Improving the Allocation and Consistency of COVID-19 Vaccines to Frontline Food Auditors
Jan 28, 2021
In order to keep the food supply chain running and Americans nourished during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, the federal government designated the food and agriculture sector as part of the nation...
Private: The Secret to Raising Your SQF Audit Score
Oct 30, 2020
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Why SQF is Crucial in Today’s Supply Chain
Mar 23, 2022
Every day brings news and a different angle on supply chain challenges in delivery goods to consumers. Protecting and optimizing the supply chain has become a top priority. Those throughout the chain c...
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