SQFI Blog

Resources, program developments, industry updates, and much more from SQFI. 

USDA, FDA Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain Protections

As the COVID-19 pandemic response continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the FDA have been working around the clock.

SQF Celebrates with GFSI – World Food Safety Day 5 Days, 5 Videos, 5 Calls to Action

We are supporting and celebrating GFSI with 5 days of messages to support the second-ever UN World Food Safety Day beginning 7th June.

Celebrating World Food Safety Day with a Special Sharing Knowledge Group Sunday, June 7, 2020

Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2020 as we celebrate the profession with global colleagues.

Risk Assessment Clarification for SQF Audit Extensions during COVID-19

During these extraordinary times, SQFI has strived to meet the needs of our clients by granting over 600 certificate extensions to date.

GFSI Public Consultation Opportunity: Exploring Remote Audits

GFSI is delivering on their commitment to explore options in non-standard auditing as a result of COVID-19.

Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers- Interim Guidance from CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Meat and poultry processing facilities are a component of the critical infrastructure within the Food and Agriculture Sector.

Surplus Milk from Ohio Dairy Farmers to be Turned into Cottage Cheese, Donated to Area Food Banks

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has partnered with Dairy Farmers of America.

Food Facility Worker and Auditor Safety Updates

Food safety in manufacturing production protocols are more important than ever.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting

This guidance summarizes how organizations should manage their personal protective equipment.

Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices Critical Workers Who May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19

To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19.

Maintaining Your SQF Registration During COVID-19

SQFI has strived to meet the needs of our clients granting over 600 certificate extensions to date.

US FDA Posts Update on Use of Face Coverings in Food Production and Retail Food Establishments

We have an important update for you on the Use of Face Coverings in Food Production and Retail Food Establishments.

SQFI Extends Certification Due to Coronavirus

We understand that with COVID-19 impacting many business operations, the ability to conduct audits has been heavily influenced by the need to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus.

‘We Are Resilient’: Industry Confident Supply Challenges Can Be Met Amid COVID-19 Crisis

See the full story in Grocery BusinessTrade groups applaud federal response to ensure supply chain viability.

Our supply chain will adjust to this national emergency, COVID-19

Across America, we are being confronted with the challenges of coping with COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus. Across America, we are being confronted with the challenges of coping with COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

How Is the Grocery Supply Chain Responding to Coronavirus?

We live in a global economy, which is evident every day in the aisles of a grocery store.

COVID-19 Update for SQF Certified Sites

We are deeply concerned by the impact of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and its potential effect on our SQF community.

Coronavirus and Pandemic Preparedness for the Food Industry

CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the public health response to COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

SQF Quality Systems for Manufacturing Course – 30 Days to Understanding Quality

SQFI has created a Quality Program for those sites who desire to go above and beyond food safety.

New to Certification? Check out SQF Fundamentals and Find Your Food Sector Category

SQFI has developed the Fundamentals Program for Food Manufacturing and the Fundamentals Program for Primary Producers, just for business owners like yourself.

Getting Started with Your SQF Food Safety Program

To aid in implementing your program, SQFI has many accessible resources.