SQF Checklist
Managers Responsibility
Has the business determined:
- Scope of certification
- Applicable food sector categories
- Exemptions
- Applicable elements
Has the business registered on the SQFI Assessment database?
Has the business appointed an SQF Practitioner?
System Elements
Does the business have the following systems:
- Management commitment
- Document control and records
- Specification, formulations, realisation, and supplier approval
- Food safety system
- SQF system verification
- Product traceability and crisis management
- Food defence and food fraud
- Allergen management
- Training
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Good Manufacturing Practice Requirements
Site location & premises
Personal hygiene & welfare
Personnel processing practices
Separation of functions
Site operations
Water, ice, and air supply
Receipt, storage, and transport
Waste disposal
Mandatory Clauses Are Requirements Within
Module 2
System elements that must be documented, implemented, and audited for a site to achieve SQF certification. System elements that cannot be exempted during a certification or re-certification audit
2.1.1 Management Responsibility
2.5.1 Validation and Effectiveness
2.1.2 Management Review
2.5.2 Verification Activities
2.1.3 Complaint Management
2.5.3 Corrective and Preventative Action
2.2.1 Food Safety Management System
2.5.4 Internal Audits and Inspections
2.2.2 Document Control
2.6.1 Product Identification
2.2.3 Records
2.6.2 Product Trace
2.3.4 Approved Supplier Program
2.6.3 Product Withdrawal and Recall
2.4.1 Food Legislation
2.7.1 Food Defence Plan
2.4.2 Good Manufacturing Practices
2.7.2 Food Fraud
2.4.3 Food Safety Plan
2.8.1 Allergen Management
2.4.7 Product Release
2.9.2 Training Program
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What is the SQF Food Safety Standard?
The SQF standard is the globally recognised food safety standard that meets the needs of all farmers, suppliers and distributors in the food industry through an internationally recognised system. This system has an emphasis on the systematic approach of HACCP for the control of food safety hazards.
Why do I need SQF Food Safety Standard?
Establishing why you need an SQF Food Safety Standard is easy for businesses who priorities growth and/or wants to supply the safest product possible. This standard is for companies who are seeking to elevate the standard of their entire industry. Providing a platform for enhancing procedures across the whole industry which leads to a safer and superior product for all.
What are the benefits of getting the SQF Food Safety Standard certification?
Consumers expect companies with a SQF certification to produce a safer and superior product. Additionally, the standard is the only internationally recognised GFSI program that covers the whole supply chain and is a huge advantage to companies entering new markets, both on our shores and overseas. For companies wanting to progress to the next level, the SQF standard could prove an invaluable tool.
How can I get SQF certified?
Getting an SQF Food Safety Standard is a lot easier than you might think, We take you through the easy audit process from your initial enquiry to the final certification decision.
SQF Food Safety Standard Throughout Australia
Compass Assurance Services have offices and certification staff located throughout Australia including Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide.
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