SQF International Conference

SQF INFORMATION DAY

WHAT: The SQF Information Day is an informational seminar designed to introduce food suppliers at all levels of the food chain to the benefits of food safety and quality certification. Please note that this is an introductory seminar and will not fulfill the requirements to become an SQF Practitioner.

WHO: Suppliers interested in implementing an SQF food safety program

WHEN: Tuesday, November 8th, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (lunch on own)

WHERE: Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel • St. Louis, Missouri

COST: FREE (Participants not registered for the entire conference may attend the evening reception for $50.00)

REGISTER: Click here to register for the SQF Information Day and/or the Conference.

 

Seminar Agenda

9:30 am Opening Remarks
9:40 am GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Overview
10:40 am SQF Program: Training Center Perspectives
11:00 am Break
11:15 am SQF Consultants: How to Choose One and What to Expect
11:40 am The Role of the SQF Practitioner
12:15 pm Lunch on Own
1:15 pm SQF Program: Certification Body Perspectives
2:00 pm Basics of a Facility Audit
2:30 pm The Importance of an SQF Audit: Retailer Perspectives
3:00 pm Break
3:10 pm Small Supplier Panel
4:00 pm SQF and the Food Safety Modernization Act
4:30 pm Closing Remarks