Senior Vice PresidentSQF Institute

Senior Vice PresidentSQF Institute

Robert GarfieldRobert Garfield

Managing Risk through GFSI

January 31, 2011

Discussion Points

1) Who is SQFI? 2) How SQFI operates3) The SQF Codes4) SQF Guidance

a. Ethical Sourcingb. Logistics

5) Getting Started with SQF

Who is SQFI?

SQFI = Safe Quality Food InstituteSQF “Scheme” is Owned by Food Marketing Institute (FMI)Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)Operated by the SQF Institute, a division of FMIStakeholder input and oversight• Technical Advisory Council (TAC) – made up of segments from

all stakeholders in industry (retailers, foodservice, suppliers,service providers)

• Technical Sub-committees – stakeholder groups which develop documents for review by the TAC

SQF Active Certifications – August 2010

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USAusJapanCanadaKoreaMexicoIndia

RegisterAccredits

Audits &Certifies SQF Training

Centre&

Regional Representative

License

SQF Certified Supplier

Implements & Maintains SQF System

Accreditation Body

Certification Body

License

Managing the SQF Program

SQF Practitioner

SQF Consultant

Trains

SQF Auditor

Trains

FMI / SQFInstitute

Accreditation Requirements

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)Independently accredits all Certifying Bodies (CB)Criteria:• ISO/IEC 65• ISO/IEC 17011

ApplicationDocument ReviewInitial AssessmentEvaluation for AccreditationDecision on AccreditationContinuing accreditation (12 months)

Certification Bodies for SQF in NA

AIBCert - IDDNVEagle RegistrationsGFTCNCSINSF International

QMI SAI GlobalSCSSGSSillikerStertiechTUV SUD America

Auditor Requirements

Monitored by ANSI and SQFIAuditors tested by independent party (RABQSA)Requirements:• Satisfactory food safety knowledge including a bachelor of

food science for higher risk facilities• HACCP certified training• Auditor certified training• SQF auditor training• 5 years food industry experience• Completion of at least 160 hours of audits

Food Sector Categories (FSC)

For registration purposes, we have divided the food industry into 35 food sector categories (FSC)SQF registers auditors and consultants based on their work experience and expertise in specific food sector categories• Example: Auditor - 5 years work experience or 20

audit days in high risk processes per FSCThis ensures that only auditors and consultants with demonstrated expertise can perform requested service

SQF 2000 – A HACCP supplier assurance standard for the manufacturing sector

SQF 1000 – HACCP based supplier assurance standard for primary producers

The SQF Codes

Both Standards have been benchmarked against the GFSI

Benchmarking Document

The Codes in Outline

• 4.0 SQF System Requirements4.1 Commitment4.2 Documentation and Records4.3 Specification and Product Development4.4 Attaining Food Safety – 4.4.4 Food Quality Plan4.5 Verification4.6 ID/Trace/Recall4.7 Site Security4.8 Identity Preserved Foods

• 5.0 Food Safety Fundamentals• 6.0 Pre-requisite Programs• 7.0 Requirements for Hermetically sealed

containers• (SQF 2000 only)Three levels of certification

PrimaryProducer

Manufacturer

The SQF Program

Food QualityPlan

Food Safety Plan

Food SafetyFundamentals

HACCPfor Quality

HACCP for Safety

Premise & EquipmentPre-requisite Programs

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

SQF Level 3: Food Quality Plan

Evaluated at Level 3 Plan outlines how food quality will be controlled and assured • Documented• HACCP Method• Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) and Work

Instructions (WIs)• Validation and verification of SOPs, WIs

Quality

Most Commonly Missed Questions

Lack of Business Continuity PlanPhysical aspect of the facilityEmployee hygiene practicesAllergen control plan and practices (dry storage)Verification of training by supervisorValidations of pre-requisitesContracts for contract service providers

Ethical Sourcing Module

Responsible Social PracticesResponsible Environmental Practices Ethical SourcingFood Defense

Ethical Sourcing Module

Supplement to SQF certified suppliersVoluntary guidanceProvides core set of requirements to guide a supplierSources:• Social Accountability Standard 8000• Global Social Compliance Program (GSCP)• Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)

Not currently accredited• ANAB Discussions

Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document

TAC- Sub-Committee Members• Publix Supermarkets, Inc• U.S. Foodservice• Sysco Corporation • Sterling Solutions, LLC• SUPERLVALU INC• The Staubach Company• Wawa, Inc.• Performance Food Group• The Steritech Group• Reinhart Food Service• Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document

System RequirementsManagement CommitmentDocument Control and Records Specification and Product DevelopmentAttaining Food SafetyVerification Product Identification, Trace and RecallSite SecurityIdentity Preserved Foods

Building and Equipment Design and ConstructionPre-requisite Programs

Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document

Key Changes: Key terms and definitions are identifiedFood Handling Areas– N/A unless product is exposed. Guidance for re-packing and produce warehouseProduct Development, Raw and Finished Product Specifications- mostly N/A Light fittings– shatterproof applicable only in areas where product would be exposedIn discussion– Depth of food safety plan (HACCP) and Food Quality Plan. Allergen control– applicable for re-packing operations

Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document

TimelineComplete the distribution guidance document -March 1, 2011Distribute the document to the TAC for review March 7, 2011; for 30 day commentEdit comments from TAC April 7-15, 2011 Post on the SQFI website for public comment (April 15, 2011; for 30 day comment period) Edit comments May 15-22, 2011 Committee final call on May 22, 2011 Post the final document on the SQFI website June 1, 2011

Getting Started with SQF

To find more details on SQF program, visit www.sqfi.com

www.sqfi.com

Getting Started with SQF

1. Visit the SQF website: www.sqfi.com2. Register your company with SQF3. Learn about the Standard – attend a classroom

“Implementing SQF 2000 Systems” training (optional)

4. Designate an employee as the SQF Practitioner – this will be the internal expert on SQF

Certification – The Steps

Pre-assessmentOn-site work, programs, policies and facility to conform with codeSupplier chooses certifying body (CB)Supplier submits documents for review to CBSupplier facility audited by CB auditorAuditor reviews findingsFindings reviewed by CBCertification granted or corrective action required before reassessment

Certification, if granted, is valid for 12 months – facilities must be audited every 12 month thereafter (6 months if marginal rating is given)

SQF Initial Certification Audit

Document Review• Done on-site or off-site• ½ day to full day • All policies, documents, and procedures are to be assessed,

even those managed by corporateFacility Assessment• Generally 1-3 day audits, depending on scope and size

of facility• Auditors must spend 80% of time in the facility, focus on

interviews of key personnel, GMPs, implementation of programs reviewed, validations and records

Annual Costs to Suppliers for SQF

Registration Fee for Certified SuppliersA Suppliers with a gross sales >$50Million $500B Suppliers with a gross sales >$25Million<$50Million $400C Suppliers with a gross sales >$5Million<$25Million $300D Suppliers with a gross sales >$1Million<$5Million $200E Suppliers with a gross sales >$100,000<$1Million $100F Suppliers with a gross sales <$100,000 $25

Thank YouRobert GarfieldSVPSQFI/FMIrgarfield@fmi.org202-220-0633