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SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food

Self-Assess
International (GFSI-benchmarked)
vEdition 9 (2020)
15 domains
45 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.

Verified

SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food is a compliance framework from International (GFSI-benchmarked) with 15 domains and 45 controls that map to 232 other frameworks. The largest domains are Module 2: SQF System Elements (17 controls), Module 11: Good Manufacturing Practices (5 controls), 2.4 Food Safety System (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (15)

2.1 Management Commitment

2 controls

2.1 Management Commitment

Controls in the 2.1 Management Commitment domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 2 controls
CodeTitle
2.1.3Food Safety and Quality Culture
2.1.4Management Review

2.4 Food Safety System

4 controls

2.4 Food Safety System

Controls in the 2.4 Food Safety System domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 4 controls
CodeTitle
2.4.1Food Legislation
2.4.2Food Safety Fundamentals
2.4.3Food Safety Plan (HACCP)
2.4.4Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

2.5 SQF System Verification

4 controls

2.5 SQF System Verification

Controls in the 2.5 SQF System Verification domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 4 controls
CodeTitle
2.5.1Validation and Effectiveness
2.5.2Verification Activities
2.5.3Corrective and Preventive Action
2.5.4Product Sampling, Inspection, and Analysis

2.6 Product Identification, Trace, Withdrawal and Recall

2 controls

2.6 Product Identification, Trace, Withdrawal and Recall

Controls in the 2.6 Product Identification, Trace, Withdrawal and Recall domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 2 controls
CodeTitle
2.6.1Product Identification and Traceability
2.6.2Product Withdrawal and Recall

2.7 Food Defence and Food Fraud

2 controls

2.7 Food Defence and Food Fraud

Controls in the 2.7 Food Defence and Food Fraud domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 2 controls
CodeTitle
2.7.1Food Defence Plan
2.7.2Food Fraud Plan

2.8 Allergen Management

1 controls

2.8 Allergen Management

Controls in the 2.8 Allergen Management domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
2.8.1Allergen Management

2.9 Training

2 controls

2.9 Training

Controls in the 2.9 Training domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 2 controls
CodeTitle
2.9.1Food Safety Training Requirements
2.9.2Training Program

Certification

1 controls
Controls in the Certification domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SQFCODE-5SQF Certification and Audit

FSMS

1 controls
Controls in the FSMS domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SQFCODE-1Food Safety System and Management Responsibility

Food Safety Plan

1 controls
Controls in the Food Safety Plan domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SQFCODE-3Food Safety Plan - HACCP, PRPs, Allergens, Defense

Module 11: Good Manufacturing Practices

5 controls
Controls in the Module 11: Good Manufacturing Practices domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 5 controls
CodeTitle
SQF-11.1.1Site and Premises Construction (Module 11 Food Safety Fundamentals)
SQF-11.2.1Personnel Hygiene and Welfare
SQF-11.5.1Cleaning and Sanitation Program
SQF-11.6.1Pest Prevention
SQF-11.7.1Allergen Management

Module 12: Storage and Distribution

1 controls
Controls in the Module 12: Storage and Distribution domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SQF-12.1.1Storage and Distribution Module Requirements

Module 2: SQF System Elements

17 controls
Controls in the Module 2: SQF System Elements domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 17 controls
CodeTitle
SQF-2.1.1Management Commitment and Food Safety Policy
SQF-2.1.2Management Responsibility and SQF Practitioner
SQF-2.2.1Document Control
SQF-2.2.2Records
SQF-2.3.1Specifications and Product Development
SQF-2.3.2Contract Service Providers and Manufacturers
SQF-2.4.2Food Safety Plan (HACCP)
SQF-2.4.3Food Safety and Quality Verification Activities
SQF-2.4.5Corrective and Preventive Action
SQF-2.4.8Food Defense Plan
SQF-2.4.9Food Fraud Mitigation
SQF-2.5.1Validation and Verification of Process
SQF-2.5.2Product Sampling, Inspection, and Analysis
SQF-2.5.4Product Recall and Withdrawal
SQF-2.6.1Product Identification
SQF-2.6.2Product Trace
SQF-2.7.1Training Requirements

Site

1 controls
Controls in the Site domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SQFCODE-2Site Requirements - Premises, Personnel, Cleaning

Traceability and Recall

1 controls
Controls in the Traceability and Recall domain of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SQFCODE-4Traceability, Recall, Crisis Management

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food, you already cover:

ISO 27005

11%

5 controls mapped

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ISO/IEC 27003:2017

11%

5 controls mapped

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PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products

9%

4 controls mapped

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+ 229 more: IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production (9%), GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6 (9%)

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Maps to 232 other frameworks

45 total controls
ISO 27005
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
11%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
9%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
9%
ISO 13485
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-39
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-37
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-30
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
FSSC 22000 - Food Safety System Certification
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
South Korea ISMS-P
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
ISO 22000
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO 31000
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Connected Product Safety
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO 45001
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
FATF Recommendation 16 - Virtual Asset Travel Rule
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Virginia CDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Vietnam PDPD
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Uruguay DPL
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UK AI Regulation Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Turkey KVKK
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Texas Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Taiwan PDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Qatar DPL
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Privacy Act 2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
POPIA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
PDPA Thailand
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
PDPA Singapore
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
PCAOB AS 2201 - Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
OECD AI Principles
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-66
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-146
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-145
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-144
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-122
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST Privacy Framework
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
NERC CIP
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NATO AQAP 2110 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development, and Production
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law (MDL-668)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
MTCS (Singapore)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Mexico LFPDPPP
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
MDS2 (Medical Device)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Mauritius DPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
MARS-E
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Malaysia PDPA 2010
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Lloyd's of London Cyber Insurance Requirements and Underwriting Standards
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Liechtenstein DPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
LGPD
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Law No. 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
South Korea PIPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Japan AI Guidelines
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISMAP (Japan)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
IRM Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Institute of Risk Management)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Indonesia PDP Law
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
India DPDP Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
India CERT-In Cyber Security Directions 2022
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
IEEE 7000
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
IEEE 1686
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Iceland Data Protection and Processing of Personal Data Act (Act No. 90/2018)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IACS Unified Requirements E26/E27 - Cyber Resilience of Ships and On-Board Systems
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
HKMA Cyber Resilience Assessment Framework (C-RAF)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Ghana Cybersecurity Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FISMA
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
FedRAMP Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Belgium CyberFundamentals
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26000:2010
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
API 1164
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27017
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27018
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
IEC 62443
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 1800-32
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27019
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27799
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Canada Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FedRAMP High
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FedRAMP Moderate
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) Cyber Risk Management Code of Conduct
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Bahrain PDPL
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-190
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
GDPR
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
SWIFT CSCF
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ICH E6(R3) - Good Clinical Practice
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SASB Standards
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP Top 10:2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22317
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22318
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Solvency II
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST Special Publication 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 37001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 55001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 56002
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 37301
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 9001
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 19011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 30401
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI DSS 4.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ACSC Essential Eight
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 13485:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17050-2:2004
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
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What is SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food and who does it apply to?

SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food is a compliance framework from International (GFSI-benchmarked) with 15 domains and 45 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.

What does SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food actually require?

SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food has 45 controls organised across 15 domains. The largest domains are Module 2: SQF System Elements (17 controls), Module 11: Good Manufacturing Practices (5 controls), 2.4 Food Safety System (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food do I already cover?

SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food maps to 232 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27005 (11% coverage), ISO/IEC 27003:2017 (11% coverage), PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products (9% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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