COSTS
Costs for implementing and maintaining an SQF 1000 or SQF 2000 system will vary according to the following factors:
- The level and scope of certification requested
- Whether the product is high-risk or low-risk
- The use of external consultants
- Training requirements
- The size of the operation (number and complexity of product lines)
Most primary producers and suppliers have already undergone some type of food safety auditing, so making the move to the SQF Program is usually quite seamless. You may only need to have your current policies and practices validated by an SQF Consultant and update them as needed. The time it takes to implement a management system can vary according to your resources.
For more details about the cost of the Certification Audit, please contact a licensed SQF Certification Body.
Assessment Database (Quickfire)
The SQF Institute charges suppliers an annual fee to register a site in the online SQF Assessment Database.
Registration will allow you to:
- Request information and pricing from a licensed Certification Body
- Select or de-select a Certification Body to perform your audit
- Manage corrective actions called for by your audit
- Make your audit results and certification status available to your customers
- Market your facility as an SQF-certified company
The online SQF Assessment Database (Quickfire) Registration Fee is based on the gross sales of a supplier.
| Classification | Description of Classification | Fee USD |
|---|---|---|
| A | Suppliers with a gross sales < $100,000 USD | $100 |
| B | Suppliers with a gross sales > $100,000 USD < $5 million USD | $200 |
| C | Suppliers with a gross sales > 5 million USD < 25 million USD | $350 |
| D | Suppliers with a gross sales > 25 million USD < 50 million USD | $500 |
| E | Suppliers with a gross sales > 50 million USD | $600 |
| M | Multi-site Organization | |
| Central-site | $1000 | |
| Each Sub-site | $25 |
Notes:
- A Supplier is the site to which the Certificate of Registration applies
- Gross Sales refers to the amount of sales during the previous financial year
- Suppliers must register and pay the fees prior to setting up an audit with an SQF Certification Body
- Muti-site registration must be made through an SQF Certification Body
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