Costs
The cost for implementing and maintaining an SQF 1000 system varies by:
- The level of certification requested
- Whether the product is high or low risk
- The use of external consultants and trainers
- The type of raw materials grown or produced
- The size of the operation (number and complexity of product lines)
Most primary producers already undergo some type of food safety auditing either internally or by third parties, making the move to SQF quite seamless. Many producers may only need to have their current policies and practices validated by an SQF Practitioner and updated as needed. The time it takes to implement a management system will be determined by the resources available internally and externally.
For more details about the cost of the Certification Audit, please contact one of the Certification Bodies licensed by the SQF Institute.
The SQF Institute charges suppliers an annual fee to register a site in the SQF Quickfire E-Audit database. Click here for a schedule of fees.
Registration will allow you to:
- Request information and pricing from a licensed Certification Body
- Select and deselect a Certification Body to perform your audit
- Manage your audit corrective actions
- Make your audit results and certification status available to your customers (Phase Two)
- Market your facility as an SQF certified company