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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.

The food quality industry is responsible for ensuring that food products meet the necessary standards to be safe and suitable for consumption.

“What do you do when no one is looking?” That question is at the heart of a strong food safety culture and food safety in general. As Brian Neal, Technical Manager for Eurofins, points out...

Food safety practitioners in the food industry are responsible for ensuring that food products meet the necessary standards and regulations to be safe and suitable for consumption.

A hallmark of this young decade is challenge, wrought by the pandemic, divisions, global conflict, and supply chain problems. And while we like to – and rightly -- talk about the important...

Risk assessments are the backbone of any functioning food safety system.

A recall and withdrawal program is a measure that no site hopes they must use. However, every site will be thankful...

How will you know what to produce unless it is defined? For example, if I give you the vague task of baking a cake, it’s hard to know where to start.

Becoming a victim of food fraud can be one of the biggest fears for most companies. Every site must prepare for this possibility, so this fear doesn’t become a reality.

Food defense is an essential part of the SQF System and one that is necessary for global food supply chain security.

In the food industry, keeping your site well-maintained and organized is crucial. However, a well-managed facility can still fall victim to poor document and record management.