Free SQF Guidance, Tip Sheets and Checklists
The SQF family of food safety and quality Codes are designed to meet industry, customer and regulatory requirements or all sectors of the food supply chain. SQF has programs for primary production, through to manufacturing, distribution, food packaging and retail operations. Retailers, manufacturers and food service companies rely on SQF certification when approving their supply chain and for some it is a requirement before any product can be shipped.
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program is recognized by retailers, manufacturers and foodservice providers around the world as a rigorous, credible food safety management system. The program follows the requirements outlined by the GFSI and uses retailer and stakeholder feedback to address the many food safety issues we all face every day.
Taking that first step is always the hardest. You may not know how to start or where to go. There are a lot of requirements and terms that may not be familiar. However, just like eating an elephant, the SQF Code should be consumed one bite at a time and by reading this tip sheet you have already taken that first bite!
SQF Code Edition 10 represents a critical step forward in ensuring rigorous yet practical food safety management across the supply chain.
In an industry where compliance and operational integrity are nonnegotiable, manufacturers and suppliers need more than just certification — they need a globally recognized solution.
Renee McVey is one of the first industry professionals to hold the Safe Quality Food Institute’s new Certified SQF Practitioner credential, which is administered by Exemplar Global.