SQF Institute

SQFI’s online CAPA training course gives SQF practitioners an in-depth overview of the CAPA process and tools they can use to build a positive food safety culture. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3Vubqyv

Ever wondered how SQF Certification could transform your small food business? Discover the vital role of food safety planning and how it opens doors to new markets in my latest article: How to Get Started with SQF Certification Without Feeling Overwhelmed. 🔍 Find out how you can: • Understand the importance of food safety for small brands. • Follow a clear, step-by-step guide to obtaining SQF certification. • Gain practical tips to make the certification process smoother and more beneficial. Explore the full article to streamline your journey toward SQF certification and harness its potential for your business growth. #FoodSafety #SQFCertification #BusinessGrowth

📣 Calling all food safety enthusiasts! 📣 Join us at SQF Unites 2025 in sunny Orlando, Florida from March 2-5 at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Orlando. You will gain insights into the future of Edition 10 and be at the forefront of food safety innovation. 🌱 Enjoy this engaging conference as we bring cutting-edge speakers and create collaborative environments where you can meet with other food safety professionals. 💡 Register Here 🔗: https://bit.ly/3ZXiOVT Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network with industry leaders, experts, and passionate professionals. Register today and join us as we celebrate 30 years of food safety—this is an event you won’t want to miss! #SQFUnites #FoodSafety #Orlando #Edition10 Carey Allen | LeAnn Chuboff | Tammie Van Buren | Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS Kristie Grzywinski

The dietary supplements market is thriving, but breaking into mainstream retail requires more than just a great product. If you want to align with retailers that demand high safety and quality standards, the SQF Dietary Supplements Code is your key to streamlining compliance, building trust, and expanding market opportunities! Read our new blog to learn how to gain retailer confidence, unlock access to larger markets, and ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, CFR 111, and GMP guidelines. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZHRGbX #DietarySupplements #SQFCode #FoodSafety #SQFCertification

Looking for SQF training options? It's easy to find on the SQF training page! Classroom or online, self-paced, and exams galore. Take a look at what fits your needs and your schedule. Explore all that SQF training and events have to offer: https://bit.ly/49xu0vG

Kudos to Stemilt Growers for being the first to achieve the new SQF Integrated Pest Management Addendum. They have held SQF Certification for 24 years and were the first U.S. farming company to secure SQF certification. Talk about a good apple! 🍎 Read More: https://bit.ly/3OVPys5

SQF Practitioners! Secure your online, self-paced food safety courses and exams - Covering critical topics such as Food Safety Culture, Root Cause Analysis, Internal Auditing, Risk Assessment, Allergen Management and more. Buy a bundle and Save $ https://bit.ly/3OK2zoU

It's great to hear that Backyard Buffalo has connected with EAGLE Certification Group to start their FVA Assessment. The owner of Backyard Buffalo, Punita Patel, wrote to us, "After two years of feeling stuck, this process finally feels achievable, and I couldn’t be more excited to move forward." If you want to learn about how your small business can benefit from the Fundamentals Verification Assessment, contact our U.S. Business Development Manager, Jonathan Lackie today! Schedule a Meeting Here: https://bit.ly/49iCsPj

The USDA and the FDA have issued a request for information on food date labeling to understand industry practices and consumer perceptions and to assess the impact on food waste and grocery costs. The initiative, part of the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste, aims to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030. Feedback will inform future policy decisions and consumer education. Read the full story from Food Safety Magazine: bit.ly/4f5zEGz #USDA #FDA #FoodSafety #FoodWaste

Join us next week on Monday, December 9 for the last SQF365 digital seminar of 2024! Avoiding Recalls: Supplier Management, EMP, and Allergens is a digital seminar with SCS Global Services that will dive into three critical pillars of recall prevention. Attendees will learn about best practices for selecting and managing suppliers to ensure ingredient integrity and compliance, leveraging EMPs to proactively identify contamination risks, and implementing robust allergen management protocols to prevent cross-contact and labeling errors. Register Here: https://bit.ly/4f2imtA