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The SQF Institute is a division
established by the Food Marketing
Institute (FMI) to manage the SQF
Program. An FMI Advisory Board provides
overall policy advice, guidance, and
direction to the SQF Institute.
SQF has two codes: SQF 1000 and SQF
2000. SQF 1000is based on the
Principles of HACCP where as SQF 2000 is
based on the complete HACCP system.
The SQF 1000 Code is for primary
producers and the SQF 2000 Code is for
the manufacturing and distribution
sectors.
Within both codes are three levels of
certification. Each level is designed to
indicate the stage of development of the
producer’s food safety and quality
management system. The standard also
allows every supplier, regardless of
size, to be eligible for certification.
The SQF Institute
is a division established by the Food
Marketing Institute (FMI) to manage the
SQF Program. An FMI Advisory Board
provides overall policy advice,
guidance, and direction to the SQF
Institute
Certification isn’t as simple as calling
and scheduling an audit. Company
management must make a commitment and
then become HACCP educated. Companies
must also develop processes, provide
documentation, and implement said
processes. With all in place,
certification is possible. |