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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 1000 and 2000 are
both based on the principles of
HACCP. 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.
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