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Mar 7, 2019
Avec la sortie de l’Édition 8 du Code SQF, nous avons apporté d’importants changements pour renforcer et améliorer notre programme. L’un des principaux changements que nous avons apportés concerne l’ex...
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Jan 24, 2017
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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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...
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...
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 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...
How Does Your Food Safety Culture Stack Up? Know What your SQF Auditor is Looking For
Sep 8, 2021
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Conducting a Risk Assessment to Assess Your Environmental Needs
May 17, 2018
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...
Working Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data to Build Continuous Improvement
Nov 6, 2020
By Tammie Van Buren, Manager, Compliance, SQFI
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...
‘We Are Resilient’: Industry Confident Supply Challenges Can Be Met Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Mar 17, 2020
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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
The Importance of Sustainable Packaging - Free FMI Playbook
Jan 23, 2022
The Sustainability of Packaging has long been a consideration, beginning with ensuring the product is effectively delivered to the customer in an efficient design. However, there are additional sustain...
GFSI Public Consultation Opportunity: Exploring Remote Audits
Apr 28, 2020
GFSI is delivering on their commitment to explore options in non-standard auditing as a result of COVID-19. Released as part of their initial position on March 16th, GFSI and the their Stakeholder Advi...
Your Next Steps to SQF Quality Certification
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...
Appreciating the Dedication & Quality of our Stakeholders and Partners
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The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” ―Ralph Waldo Emerson
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...
SQF Tips: How to Make Your Food Fraud Program Compliant
Oct 2, 2022
By Anthony Camperone, Technical Development Manager, SGS North America, Inc.
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...
SQFI Announces 2022 Recipients of Excellence Awards at SQF Unites Conference
Nov 14, 2022
Winners selected for exemplary performance in Auditing and Practitioner Leadership
US FDA Posts Update on Use of Face Coverings in Food Production and Retail Food Establishments
Apr 5, 2020
We have an important update for you on the Use of Face Coverings in Food Production and Retail Food Establishments
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...
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.
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...
Protect Your Consumers With a Strong Food Defense Plan
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Food defense is an essential part of the SQF System and one that is necessary for global food supply chain security. The lack of a properly implemented food defense program can cost your company millio...
The Importance of Food Safety in Storage and Distribution Facilities: Safeguarding Consumer Health, Ensuring Compliance, and Preserving Product Integrity
May 12, 2023
Food safety is crucial for storage and distribution facilities for various reasons: Protecting consumer health: Ensuring food safety during storage and distribution is essential to protect consumers fr...
Demonstrating a Commitment to Food Safety through Innovation
Nov 5, 2021
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...
Flipping The Traditional Business Model
Jun 13, 2019
Site compliance is not about documents in a set of dusty folders that have not seen the light of day since last year for the annual internal audits. Compliance is living, breathing, growing, and consta...
The Biggest Challenges and Gaps That Hamper Food Safety
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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
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Introducing the 2021 SQF Excellence Awards Finalists
Oct 13, 2021
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Feb 16, 2021
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SQF Quality Systems for Manufacturing Course – 30 Days to Understanding Quality
Mar 2, 2020
SQFI has created a Quality Program for those sites who desire to go above and beyond food safety. The Quality Program is designed to monitor and control food quality related threats. This program is mo...
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 Audits During COVID19: Mitigating Exposure During an SQF Audit Pt. 1
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It’s Time To Focus On Quality
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“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Where to Begin with Developing Your Food Safety Culture
May 14, 2021
By LeAnn Chuboff, Vice President, SQFI Technical Affairs Its my pleasure to have spent all of my professional career in the food safety field. One of the great perks are the splendidly smart and nice c...
We’re Mad about Management Commitment and Culture this March
Mar 17, 2017
Culture can be defined as the “personality of an organization” and measuring a personality is not an easy task. Obtaining management commitment and establishing a positive food safety culture within a...
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.
Auditor Conversion Process FSC 2 (Indoor Growing and Harvesting of Fresh Produce and Sprouted Seed Crops)
Mar 18, 2021
With the publication of Edition 9 there are some changes to the Food Sector Categories and their respective applications to the food safety codes. Specifically, FSC 2 was created to align with the new ...
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...
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
The Vital Role of Every Link in the Supply Chain for Ensuring Food Safety
May 18, 2023
By Ashley Eisenbeiser, MS, CFS, Senior Director, Food and Product Safety Programs, FMI
Key Components of FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
Oct 30, 2020
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Be Ready for a Food Safety Crisis Before It's Too Late
Dec 13, 2022
A recall and withdrawal program is a measure that no site hopes they must use. However, every site will be thankful to have one if they find themselves in a situation where it needs to be utilized.
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...
Le Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) nomme ReposiTrak comme fer de lance de la nouvelle base de données
Mar 7, 2019
Pour diffusion immédiate 24 octobre 2016 Contact média Sarah Malenich, Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) 202-220-0660 – smal...
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...
2018 : Réflexion ensemble sur une année qui a façonné l’avenir de la salubrité des aliments
Mar 7, 2019
Aujourd’hui, les goûts des consommateurs changent très rapidement. Ils ont besoin de produits plus diversifiés et cherchent à obtenir leur nourriture par divers moyens. De nos jours, la protection de l...
How to Impress a Buyer with your Food Safety Plan
Feb 26, 2020
Watch the Video After long months, you have carefully crafted a product you are certain customers will love; next is the ultimate goal: to see your product on store shelves or better yet featured on a ...
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 ...
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...
Le Plan est « toujours en progrès » et « amélioration continue »
Mar 7, 2019
À SQFI, notre mission et notre vision de protéger la chaîne d’approvisionnement alimentaire de la ferme à la fourchette sont à nouveau illustrées par l’ajout de nos NOUVEAUX programmes SQF des principe...
Ensuring Food Safety: The Importance of Risk Mitigation in the Food Quality Industry
Mar 31, 2023
The food quality industry is responsible for ensuring that food products meet the necessary standards to be safe and suitable for consumption. Risk mitigation, the act of detecting, evaluating, and con...
Share Your Experience: 2020-2021 GFSI Impact Survey
Apr 18, 2022
In March 2020, GFSI published a new version of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements, the reference document setting expectations for GFSI-recognized Certification Program Owners, such as SQF. A number of...
Start Your SQF Journey with the SQF Practitioner Training Program: Implementing the SQF Code Course
Sep 10, 2021
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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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
Let’s Celebrate Together – World Food Safety Day Monday, June 7, 2021
May 14, 2021
The food we eat is kept safe through the dedicated efforts of everyone who grows, processes, transports, stores, sells, prepares, and serves it. FMI and SQFI are jointly celebrating by focusing on the ...
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:
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.
SQFI Key Principles on COVID-19 Response
Jun 8, 2020
By GiGi Vita, Vice President of Sales & Marketing From the onset, we have been deeply concerned by the impact of COVID-19 and its potential effect on the SQF community. We understand that companies...
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...
We’re Hiring! – Compliance Manager
Feb 20, 2019
Primary Purpose This position will develop, manage and grow the company’s Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) “best practice” compliance program, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all ap...
Communication & Culture: Imperative for Food Safety
Mar 24, 2023
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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...
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 ...
Bulletin d’information mensuel du SQFI : Juin 2017 – Un monde plus salubre. Un jeu plus intelligent.
Mar 7, 2019
Un monde plus salubre. Un jeu plus intelligent. SQFI consacre l’édition de juin de notre bulletin d’information à la Conférence internationale SQF 2017. Dans les pages suivantes, nous vous présente...
A Look Inside the Food Safety Crystal Ball for 2022
Dec 27, 2021
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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...
The Future Is Now: The Impact of Technology and Innovation on Global Food Safety
Feb 12, 2021
By: Mark Baum, FMI Chief Collaboration Officer and Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, FMI
Ensure Product Accuracy Through Proper Specification
Dec 6, 2022
How will you know what to produce unless it is defined?
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...
¡Año nuevo, vida nueva! ¿Cuáles son sus resoluciones?
Mar 7, 2019
Llegó el 2018… y nos gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para desearles oficialmente a todas nuestras partes interesadas un feliz y próspero año nuevo. Es un nuevo año, y el momento perfecto para un n...
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
The Plan is Always Progress and Continuous Improvement
Apr 18, 2018
At SQFI our mission and vision of protecting the food supply chain from farm to fork is again exemplified with the addition of our NEW SQF Food Safety Fundamentals programs. In this month’s newslette...
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 ...
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,...
How Are HACCP and SQF Used Together?
Apr 15, 2023
Ensuring Food Safety and Quality with SQF and HACCP HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and SQF (Safe Quality Food) are both systems designed to ensure the safety of food production. W...
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...
World Food Safety Day and Training for Success
May 16, 2019
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...
“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 ...
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