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Certification Process
SQF Process Flow Chart
Select Licensed SQFI Certification body,
Complete Application, Proposal for Certification
Accepted
Supplier Identifies the Scope of Certification
On-site Pre-assessment
GAP Analysis Conducted (optional)
Certification Audit
On-site Assessment and Evaluation
Corrective Auditor Reviews Findings
Action
Submit or Confirmation of Non-Conformances
Revisit
No Critical Non-conformities
Critical Non-conformities and a “C”, “G” or “E” rating
or an “F” Rating
Corrective Actions with
Root Cause and objective
System Deficient evidence.
Developed by Facility and
Approved by Auditor
Must Re-apply for another
Certification audit
Certificate Decision
Certificate Issued
SQF Certificate Valid for
12 months (a “C” rating
requires a 6-month
surveillance)
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