2013 SQF Information Days
General Agenda | Key Benefits | Who Should Attend | Registration & Cost | Contact Us
OVERVIEW
Download and print the SQF Information Day program flyer
The SQF Information Day is a day-long, in-person informational seminar designed to introduce food suppliers at all levels of the food chain to the benefits of food safety and quality certification. Over the span of 5 months, SQF will host 12 Information Days in 6 different countries increasing program awareness globally.
An ideal outlet for new business, Information Day attendees will leave with new insights, connections, and a clear understanding of how they can implement a food safety and quality program.
The 2013 SQF Information Days are segmented into four separate tours, as demonstrated below.
UNITED STATES |
CANADA |
MEXICO |
ASIA-PACIFIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Vancouver | Mexico City | Sydney, Australia |
| Sacramento, CA | Montreal | Guadalajara | Melbourne, Australia |
| Dallas, TX | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Philadelphia, PA | Tokyo, Japan |
SCHEDULE
From April to August, the SQF Institute will host 12 Information Days. Please find the 2013 Information Day program schedule below.
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CITY |
DATE |
|---|---|
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CHICAGO, IL
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APRIL 18, 2013
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SACRAMENTO, CA
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JUNE 3, 2013
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DALLAS, TX
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JUNE 5, 2013
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
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JUNE 7, 2013
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VANCOUVER
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JULY 9, 2013
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MONTREAL
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JULY 11, 2013
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MEXICO CITY
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AUGUST 13, 2013
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GUADALAJARA
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AUGUST 15, 2013
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
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TOKYO, JAPAN
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
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GENERAL INFORMATION DAY AGENDA
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MORNING | 8:30am - 12:00pm (8:30 - 12:00)
- Opening Remarks
- The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Overview
- What is SQF & How Does it Work?
- How to Choose a Consultant
- Basics of a Facility Audit
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NETWORKING LUNCH | 12:00pm - 1:30pm (12:00 - 13:30)
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AFTERNOON | 1:30pm - 5:30pm (13:30 - 17:30)
- SQF Systems
- SQF Training
- SQF Panel - A Certification Body (CB) Perspective
- SQF & the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- Conclusion
KEY BENEFITS
- Gain insight on the SQF certification program
- Critical updates on food safety certification issues
- Industry peer collaboration
- Connect with potential partners who can help implement your program
- Face-to-face interaction
- Create new relationships
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Food producers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers
- Food safety and quality experts, consultants, trainers, auditors, and service providers
- Food organizations and officials from federal and state government food safety programs
REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATION DAY
UNITED STATES | CANADA | MEXICO | ASIA-PACIFIC
COST
Information Day Rate
| Standard Rate (online, prior to Information Day) | $50 USD |
| Onsite Rate (at Information Day) | $100 USD |
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund of the registration fee will be made for any cancellation received via email to info@sqfi.com no later than one week prior to the registered Information Day. Any cancellations received the week prior to the registered Information Day will not be refunded.
Please note: registrations can be transferred to another company employee at any point prior to the Information Day. Information Day rates include breakfast and lunch. Rates do not include hotel accommodations or travel expenses.
CONTACT US
PLEASE NOTE: For general questions about the SQF program, please call 202-220-0635 or email info@sqfi.com.
General Information Day Questions/Program/Logistics/Registration
Ryan Cury
202-220-0660
rcury@sqfi.com
Sponsorships
Ryan Cury
202-220-0660
rcury@sqfi.com
John Schulz
202-220-0668
jschulz@sqfi.com