What is an SQF Auditor?
An SQF Auditor is an individual registered by the SQF Institute to carry out audits of a supplier's SQF system on behalf of a licensed Certification Body (CB). SQF Auditors must work for a licensed SQF Certification Body either as an employee or be employed on a sub-contract basis (Sub-Contract Auditor).
The integrity of the SQF Program relies on efficient, effective and competent auditing of SQF systems. The role of the SQF Auditor is to collect objective evidence to determine that the SQF system is being implemented, verify that food safety controls are effective and that the SQF system as a whole is being maintained as required. The CB then evaluates the results of the audit and the recommendations made by the SQF Auditor to determine if an SQF certificate can be issued.
Learn how to become an SQF Auditor.