SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Code Edition 9 (2020) is a GFSI-benchmarked food safety and quality management certification programme. Managed by the SQF Institute (a division of FMI - the Food Industry Association). Covers primary production, manufacturing, storage, distribution, and retail. Three certification levels: SQF Fundamentals (Level 1), SQF Food Safety (Level 2), and SQF Food Safety and Quality (Level 3). Applicable to all food industry sectors. Over 10,000 certified sites globally.
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Framework Domains (5)
Certification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SQFCODE-5 | SQF Certification and Audit |
FSMS
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SQFCODE-1 | Food Safety System and Management Responsibility |
Food Safety Plan
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SQFCODE-3 | Food Safety Plan - HACCP, PRPs, Allergens, Defense |
Site
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SQFCODE-2 | Site Requirements - Premises, Personnel, Cleaning |
Traceability and Recall
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SQFCODE-4 | Traceability, Recall, Crisis Management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food?
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food is a compliance framework from International (GFSI-benchmarked) with 5 domains and 5 controls. The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Code Edition 9 (2020) is a GFSI-benchmarked food safety and quality management certification programme. Managed by the SQF Institute (a division of FMI - the Food Industry Association). Covers primary production, manufacturing, storage, distribution, and retail. Three certification levels: SQF Fundamentals (Level 1), SQF Food Safety (Level 2), and SQF Food Safety and Quality (Level 3). Applicable to all food industry sectors. Over 10,000 certified sites globally. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food have?
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food has 5 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Certification (1 controls), FSMS (1 controls), Food Safety Plan (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food map to?
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food maps to 4 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ACSC Essential Eight (20% coverage), ISO 13485:2016 (20% coverage), ISO/IEC 17050-2:2004 (20% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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