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Food safety is the single most important issue the food industry prioritizes every day. Without a safe food supply, we risk the trust and confidence of the consumers we’re committed to serving.

Ensuring Food Safety and Quality with SQF and HACCP HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and SQF (Safe Quality Food) are both systems designed to ensure the safety of food production.

Those throughout the farm-to-fork food chain can be empowered to prove to consumers that their offerings align with food safety and quality.

The development of SQF Edition 9, like the development of many standards, followed a systematic and collaborative process.

In the constantly evolving food safety landscape, 2024 will usher in both challenges to overcome and innovations to leverage.

SQFI is committed to the success of certified sites and our business partners in the international markets we service.

As we step into a future shaped by dynamic shifts in the food industry, there's no better time to come together and chart the course for excellence.

Here's how a risk mitigation mindset for the supply chain can ease your mind.

Learn about how SQF certification can assist in the upcycled foods process in using verifiable supply chains, and positively impact the environment.

SQFI’s partnerships with major food service and retail brands add value for SQF-certified operations.

It is essential to know what a food safety standard comprises in terms of auditing.

For SQFI.com site visitors, we understand that efficiency is key and that users often look for one specific resource, topic or question to be answered.

Enhanced food safety cultures can positively impact your businesses by reducing potential food safety risks and improving customer trust.

Discover a powerful new tool – the SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment (FVA).

The FDA announced that the SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing, Edition 9, plus the SQF Addendum, are in alignment with the Preventive Controls for Human Foods Rule.

Understanding and addressing the top non-conformances in SQF Code edition 9 is essential for strengthening food safety practices.

In SQF Edition 9, a requirement has been modified regarding product changeover and label reconciliation, specifically in section 2.6.1.2.  

Food traceability is all the buzz these days, especially since the release of FDA’s much anticipated Final Food Traceability Rule last month.

From farm to shelf, numerous links in the supply chain must be diligently maintained to ensure that the food your customers purchase is safe to consume. 

Food safety is crucial for storage and distribution facilities for various reasons.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Food Traceability Rule to quickly identify and mitigate risk associated with “high risk” foods prone to contamination.