SQF (Safe Quality Food)

SQF (Safe Quality Food) is an internationally recognized certification program by GFSI that helps businesses ensure food safety and quality throughout the supply chain. The program consists of three levels: SQF Fundamentals (for businesses starting out), SQF Food Safety Code (ensuring food safety), and SQF Quality Code (product quality management). The latest version, SQF Edition 9, focuses on risk management and enhancing product quality.

SQF offers benefits such as enhancing customer trust, supporting legal compliance, improving operational efficiency, and expanding opportunities in the global market. This standard is suitable for food manufacturers, packaging suppliers, transportation services, and specific industries such as seafood, meat, and packaged foods.

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SQF (Safe Quality Food) is a food safety and quality management certification program recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The SQF standard helps businesses ensure the integrity, safety, and quality of products throughout the food supply chain, from raw materials to the final product.

SQF Levels:

  • SQF Fundamentals: Designed for businesses starting to implement a food safety management system.

  • SQF Food Safety Code: Ensures compliance with food safety requirements, applicable to various sectors such as manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and food storage.

  • SQF Quality Code: Focuses on product quality management, suitable for businesses aiming to enhance their reputation and competitiveness.

  • Latest Version: SQF Edition 9.

Benefits of Implementation

International Recognition:

  • SQF certification helps businesses easily access global markets.

Ensuring Food Safety:

  • Control food safety hazards throughout the entire supply chain.

Enhancing Product Quality:

  • SQF Quality Code helps organizations manage product quality more effectively.

Building Customer Trust:

  • Meet customer and partner expectations regarding food safety and quality.

Supporting Legal Compliance:

  • Meet legal requirements and regulations related to food safety.

Improving Operational Efficiency:

  • Optimize production processes, minimize waste, and reduce incidents.

Enhancing Competitiveness:

  • Help businesses stand out in the market with a strong commitment to food safety and quality.

Applicable Scope

Food Manufacturers:

  • Production and processing of food and beverages.

Suppliers of Ingredients and Packaging:

  • Businesses producing packaging and ingredients related to food.

Businesses in the Supply Chain:

  • Warehouses, distribution centers, and food transportation services.

Specialized Sectors:

  • Seafood, meat, dairy, packaged foods, and foodservice industries.

Required Information

Organization Information:

  • Size, industry, and main products.

  • Food production, storage, and transportation processes.

Current Management System:

  • Documents related to food safety (HACCP, ISO 22000, etc.).

  • Current quality and safety control procedures.

Supply Chain Information:

  • List of suppliers and input materials.

  • Supplier management processes and risk assessments.

Risks and Incidents:

  • List of potential hazards in the production process.

  • Records of incidents or complaints regarding food safety and quality (if any).

Customer and Legal Requirements:

  • Legal regulations related to the food industry.

  • Requirements from customers or business partners.

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