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Auditor Registration

Overview
Auditor Registration is conducted by SQFI. It is designed to enhance the integrity of the SQF Program by providing the food industry with a register of Auditors who have the appropriate qualifications and work experience necessary for auditing SQF Systems. A complete list of qualification requirements can be found in the Criteria for SQF Auditors.


Summary of SQF Auditor Qualifications
All applicants:

  • Must attend and successfully complete the SQF Auditor Course – Auditing SQF Systems, taught by SQFI or a designee, and successfully complete the online SQF Auditor Exam
  • Must attend an independent objective Auditor Training course of at least 8 hours in length (i.e. ASQ or RABQSA)
  • Must attend a HACCP Training course with certificate issued
  • Must have completed at least 160 hours of food safety and/or quality auditing in the food industry (20 audit days)
  • Must have at least 5 years work experience in food safety, HACCP program management and/or quality systems management within the food industry
  • For each Food Sector Category (FSC) that is requested for registration, applicants must demonstrate 5 years work experience in food safety and/or quality management within the requested FSC, or 120/160 (for high risk FSC) audit hours within requested FSC, or a combination of work experience and audit experience for each FSC requested
  • Must be employed by or contracted to an SQF licensed Certification Body
  • Must agree to the SQF Auditor Code of Conduct

When completing the online application you will be directed to upload documentation to support your qualifications. To expedite the processing time please have these documents ready to upload before you start the application process. Once you begin the application process, you must complete the personal details section and save your information. If you leave the application page before submitting your personal details, you will have to restart from the beginning. To expedite the processing time of your application, please upload all supporting documents immediately after filling out the personal details section of the application. However, you will have 14 days to return to the application page and upload any supporting documentation.

Below is a list of the documents you will need to attach as you complete the application. Templates are available to assist you and can be accessed by clicking on the related link.