SQF Edition 9
The SQF code is updated whenever a need is identified, and with new GFSI benchmarking requirements out it was time to introduce a new version of the code, Version 9. Along with meeting new requirements from GFSI SQFI also worked to improve the structure and organization of the code, remove duplication of requirements and address feedback obtained from stakeholders through the most recent survey.
SQF 9 was released in October 2020.
SQF Edition 9 Online Training Courses now available! View list.
Some of the new changes to the Code include
- In the Management Responsibility section of the SQF Edition 9 Code, is that in addition to the primary SQF practitioner, there must also be a substitute practitioner. Both the primary SQF Practitioner and the substitute Practitioner must meet the training and competence requirements and job position requirements.
- Added the requirement to implement a Food Safety Culture
- Label reconciliation requirement added
- Additional requirements for internal laboratories conducting food safety testing to meet the relevant requirements of 17025
- Some requirements in the code have been reorganized and move from one section to another
- Changes to the scoring of audits
- Eliminated the requirement for desk audit
- Changes to audit duration
