SQF Certification & Gap Assessments
The SQF Certification Process at a Glance
7 Simple Steps to Become SQF Certified
SQF Gap Assessments
All SQF site certifications start with a gap assessment. This review is completed over 2 or 3 days depending on the size of the business. The goal of the assessment is to:
- Gauge the food safety culture of the site, and meet with the SQF team.
- Tour the facility to ensure GMP/GDP compliance.
- Identify what food safety programs the site currently maintains.
- Confirm the regulatory scope of the facility and corresponding documentation
- Assess the “gaps” or the missing elements that are required for SQF certification.
- Review training needs
Cost Options
Custom Solution (Remote or On-site) Gap Assessment + Customized Written Program + Coaching towards Full Implementation and a Successful Audit: $6,000 USD on average. Travel expenses not included.
SQF Template Bundle: $599 USD for a do-it-yourself option + Coaching ($120/hr USD) when you require it. Read our Case Study to find out how Aegle Nutrition from Texas achieved SQF 9 Certification.
How Sirocco Can Help after the Gap Assessment
- Sirocco can develop your SQF manual and assist with training and full implementation.
- Alternatively, you can purchase an SQF template bundle and implement SQF directly yourself.
- SQF certification can be achieved within 3 to 6 months if you already have a HACCP site certification. If starting from scratch, the process may take over a year.
- Sirocco can also develop food fraud vulnerability assessments, and food safety plans (HACCP, Preventive Controls for Human Food, Importer food safety plans) and can perform pre-audits.
Next Steps
Are you ready for your SQF certification audit?
Or are you starting from scratch and interested in a full implementation?
Schedule your gap assessment initial consultation now.
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