Course Material and Approach

The course provides a common approach to implementing SQF Systems. Upon completion, you will have a full understanding of the SQF program and meet the SQF training requirements to be designated as an SQF Practitioner.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn details of each requirement and what is expected by auditors.
  
• Understand components of a robust system.
  
• Discover through interactive workshops and discussion with experienced SGS trainers/ auditors of this scheme’s approach to implementing each of the areas listed below:

• SQF 1000 and 2000CM code requirements
  
• Levels of SQF Certification
  
• Product Categories - Defining High Risk
  
• General Requirements
  
  • Commitment, Documentation/Records, Specification/Product Development, Attaining Food Safety, Verification, Product Identification, Trace, Withdrawal/Recall, Site Security, Identity Preserved Foods
    
• Food Safety Fundamentals - Building and Equipment Design and Construction
  
  • Site Requirements, Food Handling Areas, Water/Ice Supply, Storage Facilities, Separation of Functions, Process Flow, On-site Laboratories, Location, Staff Amenities, First Aid Facilities, Exterior, Waste Disposal
    
• Food Safety Fundamentals – Pre-requisite Programs
  
  • Personnel Practices, Processing Practices, Training, Equipment, Premises/Equipment Maintenance, Cleaning/Sanitation, Water Quality, Control of Physical Contaminants, Supplier Approval, Transport/Delivery, Waste Management, Allergen Control
    
• Requirements for Foods Contained in Hermetically Sealed Rigid, Flexible or Semi Rigid Containers
  
  • Quality Assurance, Canning Operations, Canning Equipment, Scheduled Processes, Thermal Processing, Seam and Seal Integrity
    
• Requirements for the SQF Practitioner
  
• Reporting and follow up of SQF audit reports from third party auditors

Participants Receive:

• Copies of presentation slides
  
• Course Manual
  
• Softcopies of forms/plans
  
• Certificate of course completion

Who Should Attend?

Internal food safety auditors, food safety managers, quality assurance, quality control or regulatory affairs managers, department supervisors, consultants or anyone who is interested in gaining more insight into how to implement a food safety management system that conforms to the requirements of the SQF 2000CM code.

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Why Choose SGS?

SGS offers a global network of trainers and auditors who regularly conduct training and/or auditing to the SQF 2000CM code for food safety and quality management.