Page 31 - Getting Started

The SQF standard is a globally trusted and
accepted food safety and quality program.

However, it is the only such program recognized
by the Global Food Safety Initiative that is
headquartered in the United States (Arlington, VA).
SQF provides a comprehensive service to the
International food industry. At the same time, buyers
and suppliers from all over the world, including
Australia, Asia, Europe and Africa have benefited
from adopting a program that is truly global in
nature.

The SQF Program offers a solution for primary
producers like farms, packers, manufacturers,
distributors and retailers by creating one standard for
food safety from farm to fork with industry-specific
requirements developed by stakeholders.

It has many unique features to help ensure trust
and consistency in the auditing process, as well as
greater oversight of auditing activities conducted by
companies and individuals operating on behalf of
the SQF Institute.

SQF offers different modules based on the different
industries. All suppliers have to comply with Module
2: SQF System Elements and whichever other
module represents their industry.
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