SQFI Blog

The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI, partnered with Intact, the makers of Intact Analytics and the Intact Platform, to establish a data analytics tool to help SQFI manage...

Accelerated by the stay-at-home trends of the pandemic, the market for pet food products continues to grow.

A food safety plan is paramount to creating, developing, or maintaining any successful supplier/buyer trading partnership, which leads to the creation of the SQF Fundamentals Program by SQFI.

In March 2020, GFSI published a new version of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements, the reference document setting expectations for GFSI-recognized Certification Program Owners, such as SQF.

The purpose of the SQF Guidance Document series is to assist sites with designing, developing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining an SQF Food Safety System using the SQF Food Safety...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced the theme for the 2022 World Food Safety Day, “Safer food, better health,” and launched the campaign to inspire global participation.

Maybe it’s produce that has been linked to a pathogen-based recall. It could be repeated problems with incorrect or missing components.  Perhaps...

The global food supply is as intertwined and integrated as ever. What happens on a feedlot in Nebraska can undoubtedly impact a consumer in North Dakota.

Every day brings news and a different angle on supply chain challenges in delivery goods to consumers. Protecting and optimizing the supply chain has become a top priority.

SQF training plays an important role in the implementation and ultimate success of an SQF System. In addition, The SQF Trainer plays a vital role in practitioners seeking...

The SQFI Team is pleased to welcome Carey Allen to lead the business development efforts for the SQF expanding food safety certification program.

The food industry has a duty to protect consumers with food allergies. Individuals with food allergies rely on the information provided via product labels or signage when making...

The FASTER Act, declares sesame as the 9th major allergen in the U.S.

The Sustainability of Packaging has long been a consideration, beginning with ensuring the product is effectively delivered to the customer in an efficient design.

In 2020, SQFI celebrated 25 years. Now in 2021, we celebrate Bill McBride and all his contributions to global food safety and SQFI as he enters into retirement.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new video that provides an overview of the 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act.

When customers demand high quality, your site should be able to demonstrate just how you’re providing it. Achieving SQF Quality Certification enables you to show your customers...

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Safe Quality Food Institute...

What's on your company's list of business resolutions for 2022? A strong food safety and the quality program should be a perennial part of such lists, but this is a good time to amend your...

Sustaining high commitment to quality and food safety is crucial.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 testing/vaccination was recently released.