SQF Information Forum Series June 2008
The SQF Program continues to experience a substantial growth in interest among retailers worldwide and an increasing number of retailers now request that their suppliers' food safety and quality management systems are audited and certified to meet the requirements of the GFSI recognized programs such as SQF.
Buyers have committed to supporting third-party certification and are convinced of the benefits. Some suppliers, however, may have little knowledge of the SQF Program and are seeking further information and reassurance about its benefits. Therefore, in response to the resulting influx of inquiries about the SQF program, the SQF Institute will hold a series of information forums in the following locations:
| Date | Location | Time |
Tuesday, June 3 |
Dallas,TX |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday, June 6 |
Chicago,IL |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 11 |
Los Angeles,CA |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 17 |
Atlanta,GA |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday, June 20 |
Boston,MA |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Participants will:
- Learn which resources are available to assist with the implementation and audit process
- Hear from an SQF-certified US manufacturer how they implemented the program
- Discover why retailers are requesting this type of certification
- Hear how the SQF Program benefits suppliers
- Have the opportunity to ask questions
- Learn about the SQF standards
Download the agenda
The following services providers related to the SQF program will also be on hand to discuss training, certification and/or consulting services with attendees both during and after the forum:
- ASI Food Safety Consultants
- Bureau Veritas America
- Guelph Food Technology Center
- Johnson Diversey
- NSF
- QMI/SAI Global
- Silliker, Inc
- TUV America
- SGS
Who Should Attend
Food Industry Suppliers: All key decision makers, operations and audit managers and safety and quality assurance personnel.
Retail and Food Service: Key personnel involved in procurement, category management, food safety and quality and decision makers at the executive level.
How To Register
Click on the links below to register for individual forums:
Cost
A nominal fee of $40 will be charged per participant to help offset catering and organizational costs. The cost includes lunch, breaks and SQF Program materials.
Questions?
For general questions about SQF meetings, workshops or training, please email Amanda Bond-Thorley or call 202-220-0606. For questions about auditor or consultant registration, please email Margot Hall-Gurne or call 202-220-0810.
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