# Food Safety Consultant and Trainer in Vancouver, Canada

> CFIA Inspection and SQF-HACCP Audit Support


## Posts

- [How to Develop a Food Safety Plan that Control Physical Hazards without Screening Devices such as Metal Detector and X-ray?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/controlling-physical-hazard-without-metal-detector/): A metal Detector or X-ray is a common processing step for food manufacturing to sort and reject food products that contain physical contamination such as rocks, metal fragments, plastic fragments, glass etc. ​ This processing step works for larger manufacturers who have the space for the machine and the ability to monitor, verify and validate the processing step. With smaller food manufacturers or start-ups, it is challenging from operating, spacing and costing to run and operate automated screening devices such as metal detectors, X-rays etc. We will be sharing how you can develop your food safety plan metal detector or x-ray
- [​Moving towards Paperless Audit Effectively](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/paperless-audit/): We live in a technological era. There are many food safety software on the market. The question for business owners or food safety program owners would automatically be how do we choose food safety software solutions that meet the user’s needs? Here are a few of my own criteria when choosing a food safety software solution: Reliable Meet regulatory and third-party audit requirements Provide prompt for corrective actions when a deviation is recorded Affordable Accessible to the team, who need the access We are pleased to partner with the GFSC Group to present the Food Safety Plus TM software, which brings
- [Get to Know Felicia Loo](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/get-to-know-felicia-loo/): Learn about SFPM Consulting founder, Felicia Loo on her perspective on food safety consulting and how COVID-19 changes the food industry and how we eat.
- [Complying with SFCR: How to Get an SFC license?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/getting-sfc-license/): SFPM Consulting presents guidelines, tips and resources for food businesses to apply for the (Safe Food for Canadian Regulation) SFC license. Determine if you need SFC license, preventative control program, customer protection plan or traceability procedures.
- [Food Traceability from a Contact Tracing Perspective](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-traceability-from-a-contact-tracing-perspective/): Food traceability can sometimes be an ambiguous concept to understand. You may recognize the term “contact tracing” that arises from the recent pandemic and COVID-19 situation. What COVID-19 has done is introduce the concept of tracing viruses as it is transmitted from an asymptomatic or asymptomatic COVID-19 carrier to another virus-free person. Contact tracing is assimilated into detective work, whereby health authorities conduct an investigation of who the person contracted the viruses from and to whom that person may have spread it to. They look into evidence such as an interview with the patient to identify the source and potential spread,
- [Tips for Safe Food for Canadian Requirements -Are you in Compliant?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/safe-food-for-canadians-act-and-regulations-are-in-effect-on-july-15-2020-for-most-business-are-you-in-compliant/): How do you make sure that you are in compliance with Safe Food for Canadian Requirements (SFCR)? Here is a quick summary of how you can meet the main SFCR requirements including preventative control program, traceability, customer protection plan.
- [Crisis Management Plan](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/crisis-management-plan/): What do you need in your crisis management for COVID-19? Learn from global food safety guidance comparison for SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000 and IFS.
- [How to pass a HACCP audit?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-pass-a-haccp-audit/): Everyone asked! How to pass a HACCP audit? In this article, we share how you can overcome challenges and barriers to ensure you pass your HACCP audit successfully. Plus, download our HACCP audit guidance that will help you ace your audit.
- [Organic Certification in Canada: What You Need for Organic Logo on Your Food Brand](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/organic-certification-in-canada-what-you-need-for-organic-logo-on-your-food-brand/): Learn about the Canadian Organic Regime, requirements for organic certification, and how food companies can benefit from displaying the organic logo on their products.
- [Food Safety 101: Ensuring Suppliers Are Up To Par](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-safety-101-ensuring-suppliers-are-up-to-par/): Verifying your food suppliers' food safety practices is crucial to ensuring your food product's safety. Learn how to mitigate risks by conducting audits, requiring certifications, establishing clear communication channels, and how SFPM helps with your food product’s safety.
- [Food Labelling for Regulatory and Food Branding](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-labelling-for-regulatory-and-food-branding/): This article explores the importance of food labelling for marketing, branding, and food safety regulations. It discusses the guidelines set by Health Canada, including the updated Nutrition Facts table, and the need to comply with them. The article also highlights key elements to consider when designing a food label, such as branding, unique selling proposition, storytelling, and sustainability.
- [How to Use The Deming Cycle for Solving Your Food Safety Issues?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-use-the-deming-cycle-for-solving-your-food-safety-issues/): The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA cycle is commonly used in the food industry. This article will discuss the role of the Deming Cycle to Solve Your Food Safety Problems. Particularly, addressing the PDCA cycle in Internal Audit and Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions in the food industry 
- [The Art of Getting Staff to Help with HACCP and Food Safety Program](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-art-of-getting-staff-to-help-with-haccp-and-food-safety-program/): Food manufacturing staffs are very important to ensure that we are running effective operations and food safety programs. Here are some tips that we recommend that you could learn the art of getting staff to help with HACCP and food safety program. 
- [Expert Guide to Build Verification and Validation Schedule](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/expert-guide-to-build-verification-and-validation-schedule/): If you are asking about how I know when to complete certain food safety tasks, then this blog is for you. This blog provides expert guidance for building verification and validation schedule including definitions for validation and verification. We discussed some common example for validation activities and verification activities.
- [Packaging Materials and Food Safety: A Comprehensive Guide](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/packaging-materials-and-food-safety-a-comprehensive-guide/): This blog describes the importance of food packaging materials to protect food. We discussed the common hazards associated with food packaging materials such as BPA, phthalates, and the problem with PVC. We also share guidance on how to evaluate your food packaging purchase to minimize food safety risk. 
- [How to use the CFIA AIRS system for food import](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-use-the-cfia-airs-system-for-food-import/): Food import is a regulated process that requires careful planning and execution. CFIA AIRS system The CFIA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) can help food importers access the information they will need to successfully import food into Canada.  These may include the HS code, SFC license requirements. 
- [3 Steps to Conduct Food Risk Assessment](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/3-steps-to-conduct-food-risk-assessment/): Food Risk Assessment is an important step to ensure that the food that we produce is safe for our consumers and keeps our food brands. However, food risk assessment can be challenging for many of us. Therefore, we share 3 steps for risk assessment here.
- [Fast Track Your Food Certification Using SFPM Food Safety Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/fast-track-your-food-certification-using-sfpm-food-safety-template/): Are you interested in achieving food certification quickly? If so, you'll want to check out our Food Safety Template. Our helpful resource can help you save time and get your certification done correctly. 
- [Vegan Key Food Safety Tips: Consuming Raw & High-Risk Foods](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/vegan-key-food-safety-tips-consuming-raw-high-risk-foods/): Although the overall benefits are perceived as superior compared to other diets, it surprisingly still poses disadvantages. However, the vegan diet isn’t flawless and may still experience a few food safety issues worth acknowledging. Here we will recognize key food safety tips for vegans and the recommended solutions.
- [How to Write BC Food Safety Plan Quick?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-write-bc-food-safety-plan-quick/): If you're considering opening a restaurant or cafe in BC, you will need a food safety plan to get the necessary health approval. Our blog will share what is needed in the food safety plan and how to use template to speed up your restaurant opening. 
- [Ghost Kitchen Food Safety - Who Is Responsible?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/ghost-kitchen-food-safety-who-is-responsible/): Common questions that we get asked about working from a commissary kitchen and ghost kitchen -who is responsible for food safety and how to obtain HACCP certification in a commissary kitchen. Read more for what to consider when considering HACCP certification for commissary.
- [Best Practices for Writing Standard Operating Procedures](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/best-practices-for-writing-standard-operating-procedures/): Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a key part of any organization's operation. Writing an SOP from scratch can be challenging as it takes time and creates writer blues. SFPM provides food safety template and program development service so you don't have to go through the headache of writing your own
- [The Raw vs Cooked Salmon Food Safety Comparison](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-raw-vs-cooked-salmon-food-safety-comparison/): Not only is it tasty, but salmon has also become one of the most popular fish we consume regularly. It is nutrient dense and may also reduce certain risk factors is many diseases. We are comparing raw versus cooked salmon's food safety.
- [Guidance On Managing Supplier Approval Programs](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/managing-supplier-approval-programs/): Managing supplier approval programs can be daunting, especially if you are unsure how. This blog will share guidance on how to establish a supplier program and evaluate your suppliers regularly so you are producing safe and high quality food products
- [Best Guide for Corrective and Preventive Actions in the Food Industry](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/best-guides-for-corrective-and-preventive-actions-in-the-food-industry/): Best practices when it comes to implementing corrective and preventive actions in the food industry. CAPA or corrective actions and preventative actions are a few of the standard terms in the food industry. 
- [Best practices for record keeping in the food industry with AI technology](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/best-practices-for-record-keeping-in-the-food-industry-with-ai-technology/): This blog discusses the fundamentals of record keeping in the food industry and the importance and best practices for record keeping. This blog also highlights how AI technology helps with record keeping. SFPM Consulting partners with GFSC group to deliver record-keeping solutions.
- [Step-By-Step How To Get A HACCP Certification?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-get-haccp-certification/): HACCP certification is an important step in food safety management. This blog will show you how to get HACCP certification for your food facility, what to look for before your HACCP audit and HACCP audit timeline expectation.
- [Benefits of setting food safety objectives](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/benefits-of-setting-food-safety-objectives/): There are many benefits of setting food safety objectives for food businesses. However, knowing what to set for your SQF food safety objectives or HACCP food safety objectives can be challenging. In this article, we review the benefit of setting food safety objectives and how to use data to trend for the effectiveness.
- [Incorporating Organizational Behaviour into Food Safety Culture 2022](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/incorporating-organizational-behaviour-into-food-safety-culture-2022/): Leaders must consider the relationship between food safety culture and organizational behaviours to build a strong food safety culture over time. 
- [5S in Food Manufacturing Applications](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/5s-in-food-manufacturing-applications/): The 5S concept is not new but how many of us have fully implemented 5S in Food Manufacturing applications? In this blog article, we will explore the role of 5S in achieving excellence through organized chaos. Learn how you can organize and reorganize your chaos, to improve process flow, reduce waste and build operation excellence.
- [Get Started with Food Product Development](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/get-started-with-food-product-development/): Food product development is a process that starts with the ideation, followed by formulation and testing, and finally marketing and distribution. In this article, we discuss nine tips to ensure that your food product development process is effective
- [How to get started with Quality Control?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-get-started-with-quality-control/): Quality control is a critical process in any manufacturing or production operation. It ensures that products meet the required specifications and are fit for purpose. Have you set your QC system properly?
- [Common HACCP Mistakes](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/common-haccp-mistakes/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtube.com/embed/Zan80dndZhM” el_width=”80″ align=”center”][vc_column_text] We rely heavily on the HACCP framework as the fundamental framework to identify, manage, and mitigate food safety risks in the food industry. HACCP has been referred to as the fundamental framework for food safety regulatory and preventive control development for the United States Food Safety and Modernization Act and the framework for preventive control plan for the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations. In this blog, we will be discussing what HACCP is, why it is commonly used in the food industry and adapted into the regulatory framework, common HACCP mistakes and the best practices for HACCP
- [3 Little-Known Secrets For Failing Food Safety Management System](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/3-little-known-secrets-for-failing-food-safety-management-system/): 3 Little-Known Secrets For Failing Food Safety Management System Food safety is a critical part of the food industry, and it is important to have a system in place that can ensure compliance with regulations. However, many companies find that their food safety management systems don’t work as well as they thought they would. In this article, we will discuss 3 Little-Known Secrets For Failing Food Safety Management System and you don’t want to be following these! 1) You are not following best practices 2. Not Knowing How To Run A Food Safety Management System 3. Your team isn’t trained properly.
- [Use of Maintenance Program in HACCP program](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/use-of-maintenance-program-in-haccp-program/): The use of the Maintenance program in the HACCP system is to ensure equipment is properly maintained to produce safe food products. These include minimizing the possibility of contamination, identifying and correcting potential problems, and establishing a preventive maintenance plan.
- [How Knowing Yourself Helps Your Careers in Food Safety and Food Regulations?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-knowing-yourself-helps-your-career-in-food-safety-and-food-regulations/): How does knowing yourself help your career in food safety and food regulations? There are a few key ways that knowing yourself helps your career in food safety and food regulations. First, if you know your strengths and weaknesses, you can focus on developing the skills you need to be successful in this field.  You may not be aware of it, but you have a personality type. Knowing your type and how you react can help you in many ways – from understanding yourself better to improving your relationships. Taking a personality test to know your personality is helpful when working
- [Smart Food Safety Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/smart-food-safety-training/): Welcome to another strategy session. Today, we will be reviewing the smart solutions that we create to reduce training time and focus on what matters the most, whether the trainee understood and implement the activities competently. One-to-one training is old school! It is great for building connections. However, it takes lots of time and it doesn’t necessarily get the results that you needed. In this day of age, where time is $$$. We needed something that is time-efficient and result-friendly. So, what’s the alternative? Introducing SMART Food Safety Training The fact is you don’t need to repeat the GMP training over
- [Weighing The Food Safety Certification Options in 2022](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/weighing-the-food-safety-certification-options/): Kept hearing about food safety certification but am not sure how or which GFSI scheme you are looking to get certified. Here is a quick guide on why you want to get started even though you are not immediately going for SQF certification, FSSC 22000 certification or BRC certification.
- [How to empower food safety team?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-empower-food-safety-team/): Strategy 101: Your Team Matters! Here are a few strategies to empower food safety team: set expectations, support training and coaching allow open communication, engage the team and fool-proof your system
- [Managing Obsolete Food Labels](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/managing-obsolete-food-labels/): This article discusses how to manage obsolete food labels to prevent mislabelling, which may lead to food withdrawal or recall and food brand damage.
- [Food Safety Culture Ways to Retent Employees in the Food Industry](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-safety-culture-ways-to-retent-employees-in-the-food-industry/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] We have been talking a lot about how to retent employees in a highly competitive, yet low pay and margin business, food manufacturing. Consumers are expecting the food to cost less and employees is expecting salaries and wages to go higher. The question is how do we package what the food industry offers (or what you are offering as a food business) to your employees. In this article, I like to boldly explore the impact of your food safety culture on employee retention in the food industry. Here is a quick 5 questions checklist looking into how are you
- [Designing Effective Food Safety Management System](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/designing-effective-food-safety-management-system/): The Challenges for Managing Food Safety Management System This is what most food facilities will agree on -we have challenges and need to take time to focus on our audit? How many times have you heard of these phrases? Does it seem like evergreen phrases in the food industry? Why is it? Is it because we aren’t putting enough effort to work throughout the year? or Too many tasks on-hand Too many fires to put off Felt like being pulled into different directions I am sure most of us have experienced this at a certain point. BUT this shouldn’t be the
- [SQF Site Inspection vs Internal Audit](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-site-inspection-vs-internal-audit/): Let's look at the differences between site inspection vs internal audit. Why do we need to conduct two different inspections? Plus, who is responsible and what do you need? Present our compelling case of why you should conduct site inspections and internal audits.
- [Top 3 Food Safety Management System Trends for 2022](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/top-3-food-safety-management-system-trends-for-2022/): Here are the top 3 food safety management system trends - digitalization and automation, online support and training and competency-based training? The why? Support! Cost! and Efficiency! Can you benefit from these? 
- [Produce Storage Time and Temperature Guidance](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/produce-storage-time-and-temperature-guidance/): There are many ways we can keep our produce fresh. We can look at the chart for produce storage temperature, humidity and store them based on the ethylene production and sensitivity tables. Download a pdf document that showcases how to best store fruits and vegetables
- [The Food Trends to Look Forward To In 2022](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-food-trends-to-look-forward-to-in-2022/): As we move away from 2021, here are some of the food trends to look forward to in 2022. Consumers continue to seek for plant-based foods, easy home-prepared meals, meal delivery, immune-boosting ingredients, transparency and enjoying the fizz from bubbly beverages.
- [SQF 9 Guidance Documents](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-9-guidance-documents/): Download your SQF 9 guidance documents here. Want to know about food safety culture? Proficiency testing? Food Defense and Food Fraud? Risk assessment? Training? Label reconciliation guidance? Plus a review of these guidance documents.
- [SFPM Consulting launch Client Exclusive Food Safety Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sfpm-consulting-launch-client-exclusive-food-safety-training/): SFPM Client Exclusive Food Safety Training is here! We launch this training specifically for you. Did you know poorly trained staff contributes to low productivity and food safety and quality issues, Our training is cost-efficient, focuses on the requirements and action plan that you can take. Employee training doesn't need to be costly. 
- [Use of PDCA Cycle in the food industry](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/use-of-pdca-cycle-in-the-food-industry/): The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA cycle is commonly used in the food industry. This paper will discuss the role of the Deming Cycle in Internal Audit and Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions in the food industry
- [SQF 9.0 Addendum- Medical Screening of Employees](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-9-0-addendum-medical-screening-of-employees/): SQF has just released a new addendum to SQF 9.0 code. This involves the medical screening of employees. Here is the exact code: This isn’t exactly new as they are previously highlighted in SQF edition 7.2 and SQF edition 8.0. Let’s revisit how can you achieve compliance for this specific addendum. When I first read about the medical screening of employees, I think about questionnaires, medical tests and privacy laws and regulations. Yes, we are dealing with all of these and you might want to involve your Health and Safety Officer and HR Manager. SQF does not prescribe the exact process
- [Importance of Automating The Food Safety Management System?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/why-automate-food-safety-management-system/): Is Automating The Food Safety Management System A Time Saver? How many of you like and enjoy doing work? How many of you have free time to work? Or would you rather focus on the most important things? In 2021, there are so many ways that you can get the computer, internet, and software to do your work efficiently so you get to slack…. hmmm.. the better word is “focus” on the most important tasks. Have you used any automation tools in your life? Let’s try the common automation tools on your email. Auto-response for your vacation. It automatically returns the
- [Nutrition Facts Table for Food Labels](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/nutrition-facts-table-for-food-labels/): Most prepackaged food products sold in Canada must have a nutrition facts table for food labels, in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Food for Canadian regulations. The trickiest part is not the design or wording, but getting the accurate nutrition facts. Do you know how? Check this out...
- [Do you need an SFC license for selling food online?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/do-you-need-an-sfc-license-for-selling-food-online/): Alright, we get it -google searching for information is not everyone’s expertise. You can’t find the SFC license information and some of them are not very clear. If you are selling food online, the general rule is you will need the SFC license unless you are restricting the online sales locally, within the province that it was manufactured in. Now, there are few things that may overwrite this rule including exemptions for SFC license, business sizes and type of food products. That being said, the safest way for you, to not get caught off guard for not having the SFC license,
- [Setting Food Safety Objectives for SQF and beyond](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/setting-food-safety-objectives-for-sqf-and-beyond/): We've got lots of questions on how to set food safety objectives for SQF and food safety management systems. This blog shares quick guidance on setting food safety objectives -how to choose, get resources and stay accountable for your food safety objectives.
- [10 Tips For CFIA PCP Plan Development](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/our-top-10-tips-for-pcp-plan-development/): The Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR) is fully in effect as of July 2021. What this means for food businesses is that they need to develop, document, and maintain a PCP to ensure that food products are safe to eat. A PCP needs to be developed, documented, communicated and maintained.
- [Declare SFC license # on food import declaration](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/declare-sfc-license-on-food-import-declaration/): To prevent delays at the custom borders, you must declare your SFC license exactly as issued by CFIA, on the "Registration Fields" on the import declaration. For more tips to keep your SFC license current, read more...
- [Allergen Management Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/allergen-management-training/): Attend this on-demand allergen management training exclusively for an effective allergen management system. Learn about allergen identification, storage, segregation and cleaning and sanitation validation and verification and product labelling. 
- [What Happens After You Fail an SQF Audit?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-happens-after-you-fail-an-sqf-audit/): If you obtain a score below 70%, you are deemed to failed an SQF audit. This includes having a critical non-conformances. We understand this is a stressful fact. The focus should be on getting them corrected. Know what to do and how to prevent this from recurring
- [The 5 Ws for SQF certification Edition 9?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-5-ws-for-sqf-certification-edition-9/): What is SQF certification? The Safe Quality Certification is a globally recognized food safety management system, that is a part of the GFSI recognized programs. The SQF scheme is developed and maintained by the SQF Institute. Read more about what is SQF program on the SQF website. – Why do you need SQF certificate? -Who needs SQF certificate? – How do you get SQF Certificate? – Is it yours forever to keep? – When will you get your SQF certificate? – Where can you check the validity of an SQF certificate? Learn the 5W about the SQF certificate -the who, when,
- [5W on SQF Edition 9 certification?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/5w-on-sqf-edition-9-certification/): Read about the 5 W that you must know for SQF Certification including the famous question of when I will get my SQF certificate after passing my audit? Can I keep my SQF certifications etc?
- [How working with food safety consultant benefits you in 2024?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-can-sfpm-food-safety-consultant-do-for-you/): SFPM Food Safety Consultant can save you time, effort, prevent costly decisions and guide your team towards your business certification requirements
- [Food Safety Regulatory Tips for Food Start-Up](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-safety-regulatory-tips-for-food-start-up/): Are you thinking about starting a food business? Or do you have a food business and don’t know where to start? This can be challenging but the most important thing to look for is the food safety regulatory requirements for your geographic region and for your specific sector. This article contains a few basic food safety tips for businesses that are just starting out. Know the Food Safety Regulatory and Laws! The most important thing to do before opening your business is to learn the laws and regulations for the food products and services you’re selling in your specific province and
- [Basic Food Safety Tips for Food Start-Up](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/basic-food-safety-tips-for-food-start-up/): This article showcase few basic food safety tips to build your food safety plan and getting certified for your food start-up.
- [Does Your Canadian Business Need an SFC Licence? [How do you get one?]](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/do-your-business-need-sfc-license/): Don’t know if you need a food SFC Licence? Do you have a Canadian food business and are unsure if you need an SFC Licence? As of January 15th, 2020, Safe Foods for Canadians license (SFC License) is a license required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in order for businesses to manufacture, import, and export food products. Depending on the product that you manufacture, import or export, you may be required to obtain the SFC licence for conducting the activities. Continue reading to learn a few examples of specific activities that require an SFC licence, more information on how to
- [Can Outbreak Prevention Be Smarter and Self-Predict?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/can-outbreak-prevention-be-smarter-and-self-predict-2/): In 2020, the FDA introduced the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint in order to incorporate technological advancements from the past decade into a modernized food safety regulatory framework. ​ Included in this framework is the core element of Smarter Tools and Approaches for Outbreak Prevention and Outbreak Response. The main objective of this element is to generate more data streams and tools for their predictive analytics capabilities in order to prevent food risks in new and creative ways. This blog will explain the element of Smarter Tools and Approaches for Prevention and Outbreak Response and what it could look like in
- [How to Comply with SQF 9.0 Validation and Verification requirements](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-comply-with-sqf-9-0-validation-and-verification-requirements/): Introduction to Validation and Verification as GFSI requirements A food safety plan will not be complete without monitoring, verification and validation activities. That is exactly why food safety manuals are usually thick. A complete food safety plan includes hazard identification and plans to control identified hazards along with monitoring, verification, validation and record-keeping activities. Today, we will focus on clarifying the difference between verification and validation along with a quick example. Let’s get started. Validation According to SQF Appendix for SQF 9.0 Manufacturing, the term Validation refers to an element of verification focused on collecting and evaluating scientific and technical information
- [Basic Food Safety Refresher Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/basic-food-safety-refresher-training/): Need a Food Safety Refresher Training In this webinar, we discuss food safety training hazards and fundamentals in managing the day-to-day operational requirements What you will learn: ✓ Food Safety Hazards ✓ Personnel Hygiene ✓ GMP Procedures ✓ Allergen Management ✓ Chemical Management ✓ Record Keeping Procedures ✓ Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures [/bt_bb_text][/bt_bb_column][bt_bb_column width=”1/2″][bt_bb_raw_content raw_content=”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”][/bt_bb_raw_content][/bt_bb_column][/bt_bb_row][/bt_bb_section]
- [Can Outbreak Prevention Be Smarter and Self-Predict?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/can-outbreak-prevention-be-smarter-and-self-predict/): The FDA New Era of Smarter Food Safety discusses how outbreak prevention is getting smarter through smarter tools and new approaches to outbreak prevention.
- [All About SQF Practitioner Training & Requirements](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-practitioner/): What is expected for SQF Practitioners in SQF 9.0? Learn about how you can be an SQF Practitioner or your responsibilities as an SQF Practitioner
- [Food Retails is changing! What it Means to you?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/changingfoodretails/): FDA released New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint with new business models & modernization. Learn about how food retails rules change for you.
- [E-Commerce Food Regulations](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/e-commerce-food-regulations/): This article shares the food safety regulations that you need to know for an E-commerce food business include meal delivery services and trading.
- [Standard Operating Procedure- SOP Best Practices](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/standard-operating-procedure-sop-best-practices/): Writing Standard Operating Procedures or writing SOPs is a challenging task. SFPM shares our best practices for writing an SOP
- [How To Identify When Your Canadian Business Needs An SFC Licence?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/type-of-business-requiring-sfc-license/): Do you have a Canadian food business and are unsure if you need an SFC License? As of January 15th, 2020, Safe Foods for Canadians license (SFC Lice...
- [How do you maintain your SQF certification?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-do-you-maintain-your-sqf-certification/): SQF certification is not a one-time deal to obtain an SQF certificate to fulfil your customer requirements. They need to be maintained through annual recertification,  routine compliance to SQF requirements and informing SQFI should there be a regulatory action. 
- [Getting Started with SQF](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/getting-started-with-sqf-9-0/): A quick summary on how to meet and getting started with SQF 9.0 requirements. This post also provides quick links to download SQF code and guidance documents that you need for SQF program implementation.
- [SQF Validation and Verification Requirements](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-9-validation-verification-requirements/): Validation and verification are very important steps in any food safety management system. In SQF, verification and validation are required under 2.5.1. This article discusses the difference between validation and verification activities. 
- [Food Safety Culture 101](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/basic-food-safety-culture/): This blog post discuss the basics of food safety culture and tips to embrace positive food safety culture.
- [Strategy for Food Defense Plan](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/strategy-for-food-defense-plan/): Food defense is an intentional effort to protect food from the act of intentional adulteration. Have you heard of     * terrorist attack   * a dissatisfi...
- [Building Food Safety Culture](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/building-food-safety-culture/): Food Safety Culture is what you do when no one is watching. In this article, we discuss the importance of leadership and training to build a food safety culture
- [Start Food Business in Vancouver Right](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/start-food-business-right/): Want to know how to start a food business in Vancouver and Burnaby? This webinar capture the business licensing, food safety plan, sanitation plan, food labelling and tips for successful product research and development. 
- [Webinar: Boost Your Program with Food Safety Grants](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/boost-food-safety-grants-program/): SFPM Consulting and Fair Grant Writing are pleased to invite you to join us in this webinar, where we will discuss expert tips on obtaining food safety grants and food safety compliances for improved profitability. 
- [Speed Masterclass Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/speed-masterclass-training/): Speed Masterclass food safety programs allow our food professionals to learn about a chosen food safety topic within 10-15 minutes presentation and engage participants to discuss and exchange ideas for the topic. 
- [Customized Food Safety Culture Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-safety-culture-training/): Integrating food safety into your company’s culture is a great way to ensure your employees make the right decisions. SFPM Consulting offers a fully customized food safety culture development session to help you comply with GFSI requirements and improve your return on investment. 
- [Masterclass SFCR Program Development Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/masterclass-sfcr-program-development-training/): This SFCR program development training is designed specifically to food manufacturer that is new to the concept of PCPplan  and food safety program but need to comply with the CFIA SFCR requirements.
- [Masterclass SQF Training](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/masterclass-sqf-training/): Design specifically to assist SQF program SOP development and implementation, this SQF training session aims to deliver usable and customized programs, at a fraction of the cost. Learn more inside. 
- [Speed Masterclass Archive](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/past-speed-masterclass/): Did you struggle with employee training? To find that they are trained, but they are not able to cope with the tasks assigned. We recommend joining in our less than 20 minutes webinar session to Differentiate the concept of Training vs Competency Training and Competency requirements for SQF and ISO 22000 Career tips for Manager and Staff to keep your team and your COMPETENCY level We look forward to seeing you inside. [/bt_bb_text][/bt_bb_column_inner][bt_bb_column_inner width=”1/2″][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”normal” bottom_spacing=”normal” border_style=”dashed” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_raw_content raw_content=”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”][/bt_bb_raw_content][/bt_bb_column_inner][/bt_bb_row_inner][bt_bb_row_inner][bt_bb_column_inner width=”1/2″][bt_bb_headline font_subset=”latin,latin-ext” superheadline=”Speed Masterclass ” headline=”Goal Setting ” subheadline=”” html_tag=”h1″ size=”inherit” align=”inherit” dash=”none” color_scheme=”” color=”” supertitle_position=””
- [Tips to comply with SFCR with existing FSMS such as SQF](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/tips-to-comply-with-sfcr-with-existing-fsms-such-as-sqf/): Comply with SFCR Many of you have asked -how do I meet the Safe Food for Canadian Requirements (SFCR) with an existing food safety management system? Indeed, there are a number of food safety documents that we use in our day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with multiple regulatory and voluntary certifications. So, it did makes sense to incorporate the requirements for the into an existing program. The SFCR requires compliance in terms of three main areas: Licensing Preventative Control Program (PCP) Recall and Traceability Tips #1: Knowing the ins and outs of the SFCR program licensing All facilities that manufacture, process, treat, preserve, grade, package or label food,
- [Tips to meet SQF 9.0 Code and Standards Requirements](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/tips-to-meet-sqf-9-0-requirements/): This blog covers 5 tips to meet SQF 9.0 requirements recently in effect from May 2021. These include your questions on SQF practitioners, SQF score changes, label reconciliation, corrective actions and preventative actions and food safety culture. Don't forget to download our free SQF template. 
- [The SQF Meaning, Codes, & Standards [9.0]](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/meet-sqf-9-0-requirements/): The SQF Meaning, Codes, & Requirements SQF meaning (Safe Quality Food): A global food safety initiative (GFSI) program that evaluated food safety based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). SQFI has recently published SQF code version 9.0. The expected compliance date for SQF code 9.0 would be in May 2021. You may download the SQF 9.0 code and summary from the SQFI site here. We are highlighting 5 major updates to the code. Let’s start with the biggest highlight of the SQF 9.0 code -the concept of food safety culture. Changes #1: Food Safety Culture The code: 2.1.1.2 Senior site
- [Q&A: Can you sell home-made food at home?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/can-you-sell-food-made-at-home/): [bt_bb_section layout=”boxed_1200″ lazy_load=”yes” show_boxed_content=”no” allow_content_outside=”no” top_spacing=”small” bottom_spacing=”medium” full_screen=”” vertical_align=”top” color_scheme=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_overlay=”” background_position=”” background_size=”” top_section_coverage_image=”” bottom_section_coverage_image=”” parallax=”” parallax_offset=”” background_video_yt=”” yt_video_settings=”” background_video_mp4=”” background_video_ogg=”” background_video_webm=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=””][bt_bb_row][bt_bb_column lazy_load=”yes” highlight=”no” align_to_edge_column=”no” width=”1/1″][bt_bb_text] Generally, the BC Health and Food Safety regulation state that you cannot sell food products that are made at home. All food must be made in a commercially approved facility. If you are not looking to have a full-time food facility, a commissary kitchen is your best bet. If you are selling food at a temporary farmers market, you may not be required to produce the food
- [How to Manage CFIA or FDA Regulatory Visit?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-manage-cfia-or-fda-regulatory-visit/): Handling Regulatory Visits Regulatory visits can be stressful, especially when it comes to an unannounced audit. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) or US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) is authorized to visit any of its registered and licensed sites without the need to announce the visits, as per the Safe Food for Canadian Act and US Food Safety Modernization Act. That means, if CFIA or US FDA like to visit a food facility, they can do so, and the facility management must provide access to the food facility within a reasonable time frame. This would also be applied to
- [Identifying Food Fraud Risk for Your Food Brand](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/identifying-food-fraud-risk-for-food-brand/): Food fraud is real. This article discussed direct and indirect ways that food manufacturers and importers are responsible for the product manufactured or sold in Canada. Subsequently, discuss about food fraud plan development to mitigate food fraud risk. 
- [SQF Audit Checklist, Guidance, & Tips](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/better-compliance-with-sqf-internal-audit/): Don't let lack of resources and the burden of time for internal audit burden you for your SQF version 9 compliance. Internal audits are key to ensure food safety management systems are properly run + help build a food safety culture. See how to run a proper internal audit here. 
- [How to Use Food Logo correctly?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-use-food-logo-correctly/): Food logo cost! Let’s talk about food branding and food logo. The only food logo that doesn’t cost is your own logo and a logo that hasn’t been registered as a trademark or copyright. Any trademark or copyright logo costs and require permission for its use. You have good food products, a great product story and you want to present them in a food logo. Wait a moment! You need to ensure these logos are not patented or if they are, you need to have permission and follow the guidelines for the logo usage. Sounds complicated, it does! The general rule
- [Getting Started Guide](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-consultant/): Getting started with an SQF Certification doesn't need to be scary. Our SQF consultant can help support and navigate you through the process. Once you are certified, our monthly support program helps you to be audit-ready. Inquire about our SQF consulting services today.
- [Your first Food Safety Audit Guide](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/guide-first-food-safety-audit/): Choosing a Third-Party Food Safety Audit Certification Scheme When it comes to third-party audit food safety certifications, there is an abundance of options that meet the customer and regulatory requirements. The third-party audit requirements originated from The need to have trusted food suppliers To prevent food companies from having numerous client visits to verify the on-site food safety program There are a few options when it comes to third-party food safety certification: Basic food safety or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) based certification Supplier’s program assessment (based on customer requirements) Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) accredited certifications such as
- [Turn Your Food Production Employees Into a Qualified Food Production Personnel](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/turn-your-food-production-employees-into-a-qualified-food-production-personnel/): In food production, production employees are our front-line employees responsible for producing safe and quality food. Most often, food production facility hires employees that have insufficient experience -widely due to different skill sets that various industries have. Is this a problem? Yes and no. Inexperience employees are not aware of food safety and quality of the food they are producing. Consequence varies from damage, rework, product waste, customer complaint to serious food safety issues that may lead to recall or food poisoning. The good news is if production employees are well trained in their areas of work, they are capable of not
- [Raw versus Pasteurized Milk](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/raw-versus-pasteurized-milk/): Most of our milk supply at the store is pasteurized milk. A very small percentage of milk is consumed raw with no further processing after milking the cow or other milk-producing animals. On the good side, pasteurization eliminates harmful bacterias and reduce some enzymes that turn milk sour. However, exposure to milk with even a small amount of heat does reduce some essential vitamins and minerals and other nutrients. Although it is widespread milk consumption across all age groups, milk is more commonly consumed at a younger age by young children. We know that our children’s immune system is weak and
- [Designing Feed the future Module](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/designing-feed-the-future-module/): I like to share the visible and hidden challenges of feeding the future. According to the United Nation, the world population is projected to grow from the existing 7.3 billion in 2015 to 9.7 billion in 2050. The increase in the number of populations means that we need to have a method to ensure we are able to feed 2.4 billion more people on the globe, on top of stopping hunger. An example of some of the current dilemmas is many of our lands are no longer suitable or available as agricultural land (transformed into modern buildings and cities), decreasing amount
- [Food Sources - Current and Future](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-sources-current-and-future/): In most parts of the world, our food sources came from food derived from crops (plants) and livestock (animals). In some parts of the world, some people’s food sources are derived from insects and to a lesser extent, testing of lab-grown foods. This article shares some of the food sources that we have, extending slightly beyond the application of crops and livestock in non-food applications. Crops Crops refer to the plant-derived foods that can come from the leaves, the roots, legumes, fruits, flowers and the stalks of the plant. In fact, plant-derived products are also used in different non-food applications such
- [Investing on Food Safety Insurance](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/get-insurance-for-your-food-brand/): Many of us purchased insurance for different purposes such as health insurance, travel insurance and public liability insurance. Let’s discuss why we get insurance and what can we recover from having an insurance policy? Moving on, can we have insurance specific to food safety risks? A quick google search for the definition of insurance defined insurance practice or an arrangement by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee of compensation for a specific loss, damage, illness or death in return for a payment in the form of a premium. Insurance minimizes our risk of specific loss, damages, illness or
- [Food Marketing and the Paperwork](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-marketing-and-the-paperwork/): This is a part of the “Building Your Food Business” education series for those who like to start a successful food business with consideration of customer and food safety in mind. 
- [Handling Food Sourcing and Manufacturing](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/handling-food-sourcing-and-manufacturing/): This is a part of the “Building Your Food Business” education series for those who like to start a successful food business with consideration of customer and food safety in mind. 
- [Ideation to Food Business Start-Up](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/ideation-to-food-business-start-up/): This is a part of the “Building Your Food Business” education series for those who like to start a successful food business with consideration of customer and food safety in mind. 
- [Study Tips for Certified Food Scientist credential](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/study-tips-for-certified-food-scientist-credential/): Some food professionals would like to gain recognition on Certified Food Scientist credential and have reached out to get some tips on passing the exam. The general information for CFS is available on the IFT website and will not be covered here. The CFS exam is best taken straight after graduation from food science courses as it is very fresh in your mind. However, if you are working, no worry –your working experiences typically help you in the unique areas of expertise. In my case, I felt my quality assurance and regulatory understanding is quite established and does not need as
- [Food Fraud Wave is coming -Are you Ready for the Future?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/are-you-ready-for-food-fraud-wave/): COVID-19 distrupt the food supply chain and increase motivation for food fraud to ensure contracts are filled. Are you ready for food fraud wave?
- [Importance of SOP and Sample SOP for COVID-19](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/importance-of-sop-and-sample-sop-for-covid-19/): SFPM Consulting supporting food businesses with free standard operating procedure to comply with reopening business safely.
- [2026 Cyclospora Outbreak: What Food Safety Teams Need to Know Now?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/2026-cyclospora-outbreak-what-food-safety-teams-need-to-know-now/): The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak has surpassed 11,000 cases across 20 states. Here is what your food safety team should be reviewing right now.
- [When Do You Need a HACCP Refresher for Your Food Safety Team?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/when-do-you-need-a-haccp-refresher-for-your-food-safety-team/): Learn how often to schedule HACCP refresher training, who needs which level, and how to stay compliant and audit-ready year after year.
- [What Is GFSI? SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 Explained](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-is-gfsi-sqf-brcgs-fssc-22000-explained/): Confused about GFSI certification? Learn what GFSI actually means, why the GFSI benchmark matters for international recognition, and how SQF, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000 compare. Understand the benchmark system and get practical guidance on choosing the right scheme for your business.
- [How Does Change Management Template Help with Change Process?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-does-change-management-template-help-with-change-process/): Understanding what is a change for SQF Change Management requirements. A food safety consultant explains the real challenge behind SQF change management and why owner exceptions are the biggest hidden risk.
- [Should You Hire a Food Consultant or Build A Team?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/should-you-hire-a-food-consultant-or-build-a-team/): Wondering if you need a full time food safety hire or a consultant? Learn how manufacturer size and audit readiness should guide your decision. If you are not sure which path fits your operation, a gap assessment is a practical place to start. It shows you exactly where your program stands and where outside expertise would help most.
- [Why Even Manufacturers With an In-House Team Can Get Premium Label Claims Wrong?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/why-even-manufacturers-with-an-in-house-team-can-get-premium-label-claims-wrong/): Even with an in-house team, premium food label claims can go wrong. Learn why regulatory correctness and commercial appeal are two different jobs.
- [FOODSAFE Certification in BC: What Food Service Operators Must Know?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/foodsafe-certification-in-bc-what-food-service-operators-must-know/): FOODSAFE certification in BC is more than a course. Learn what Level 1 and Level 2 require and how to build it into your food service operation properly.
- [FSMA Supply Chain Preventive Controls Key Terminologies](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/fsma-supply-chain-preventive-controls-key-terminologies/): FSMA supply chain preventive controls come with terminology most teams get wrong. Here is what each term means and when it applies to your Food Safety Plan. 
- [What is BC Food Safety Plan and Why You Need One to Open?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-is-bc-food-safety-plan-and-why-you-need-one-to-open/): Get your BC food safety plan approved on the first submission. Understand exactly what goes in the document and what health authorities are looking for.
- [The Ultimate Checklist for Starting HACCP Certification in 2026](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-ultimate-checklist-for-starting-haccp-certification-in-2026/): Understand the HACCP certification process in 2026, from hazard analysis to audit preparation, and how to build a robust food safety system for long-term success.
- [What Sets Allergen Preventive Controls Apart from Your GMP Program?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-sets-allergen-preventive-controls-apart-from-your-gmp-program/): Your GMP allergen program and your FSMA allergen preventive control are not the same. Here is what your Food Safety Plan actually needs.
- [How to Begin Your CanadaGap Certification in 2026?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-begin-your-canadagap-certification-in-2026/): Learn how to begin your CanadaGAP certification in 2026 with a clear step-by-step roadmap. Understand requirements, timelines, audit expectations, and how to prepare your farm or produce operation for success.
- [My BC Food Safety Plan Got Rejected?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/my-bc-food-safety-plan-got-rejected/): SFPM Consulting has reviewed lots of BC food safety plans. Half arrive already rejected. Find out the two reasons and what a compliant plan looks like. 
- [What SQF Documents You Actually Need (And What You Don’t)?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-sqf-documents-you-actually-need-and-what-you-dont/): Learn which SQF documents and GFSI food safety documents are truly essential and which forms may be creating unnecessary audit risk and paperwork overload.
- [When to Get Your HACCP Refresher Training?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/when-to-get-your-haccp-refresher-training/): Keep your HACCP system effective with regular HACCP refresher training. Learn when to update your HACCP knowledge, why annual reviews matter, and how to stay compliant and audit-ready
- [What BC Food Truck Inspectors Actually Look For (And How to Be Ready)?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-bc-food-truck-inspectors-actually-look-for-and-how-to-be-ready/): BC food truck inspections come down to one question: can you prove your controls are working right now? This guide walks through what inspectors check, the most common failures, and exactly how to fix them before they cost you.
- [A Practical Guide to Scaling Food Safety for Small Food Processors](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/a-practical-guide-to-scaling-food-safety-for-small-food-processors/): Small food processors often assume that improving food safety requires major investments, complicated systems, or a full-time specialist. In reality, strong food safety grows from clarity, consistency, and a practical plan that fits the way your business actually operates. “It’s not about complex, expensive overhauls, but rather about embedding robust, yet manageable, safety protocols into your daily operations.” After years of supporting processors across Canada, I’ve seen the same truth again and again: when small teams focus on the right fundamentals, they build systems that are not only compliant but sustainable Start With Where You Are for HACCP or GFSI certification
- [The Key to Fixing a Failing Food Safety Audit](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-key-to-fixing-a-failing-food-safety-audit/): The question of how to fix a failing food safety program is a critical one, and the answer often lies not in a single magic bullet, but in a systematic diagnosis and targeted intervention. At its core, a struggling food safety program is a system that is not effectively preventing hazards from reaching the consumer. This can stem from a breakdown in understanding, implementation, or oversight. Cracking the code requires us to look beyond the surface symptoms and delve into the underlying causes. Understanding the Anatomy of Food Safety Audit Failure Before we can begin to mend what’s broken, we need
- [SQF Edition 10 Audit Scoring, Core Clauses and Certification Status](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-audit-scoring-core-clauses-and-certification-status/): SQF Edition 10 has introduced important changes to the way audits are scored.  In this blog, we unpack the SQF Edition 10 scoring changes in plain language, walk through how nonconformances are now weighted, explain the new emphasis on “Core Clause” nonconformances, and share what these changes mean for your preparation strategy, plus how your certification score reflects on your SQF certificate next year. Our goal at SFPM Consulting Inc. is to help you move from uncertainty to clarity so you can approach your SQF audits with confidence and a clear plan. How SQF Audit Scoring Works in Edition 10? The
- [Why Every Food Business Needs a Solid Recall Plan to Avoid Disaster?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/why-every-food-business-needs-a-solid-recall-plan-to-avoid-disaster/): No food business is immune to recalls. Discover the real risks, costs, and why a solid recall plan is critical to protect your company from financial and reputational damage.
- [Why GMP Training Fails and How to Make It Stick?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/proven-method-to-make-gmp-and-food-safety-training-stick/): Struggling with GMP training that doesn’t stick? GMP training should drive behavior, not just attendance. Learn how to make food safety training stick.
- [SQF Edition 10 has been published with SQF Code Selector](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-has-been-published-with-sqf-code-selector/): The SQF Ed.10 code is now available through the code selector. How to Find Your SQF Code? To find your code, go to the SQF code selector and identify your Food Sector Category ie. FSC number. Once you find your FSC(s), select them all at once, and your code will be loaded for you. You can find the print button on the right to generate your full SQF 10 code and wait patiently, especially if you have many FSCs. How Can You Support the SQF Edition Changes? Do join us for our webinar on Apr 9, 2026, to discuss key changes,
- [How to Conduct a Risk Assessment for Your Environmental Monitoring Program the Way Auditors Expect?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-conduct-a-risk-assessment-for-your-environmental-monitoring-program-the-way-auditors-expect/): Learn how to conduct a defensible environmental monitoring risk assessment for SQF certification and HACCP certification.
- [SQF Ed. 10 Guidance Documents](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-ed-10-guidance-documents/): SQF Edition 10 Updates I am sure we all heard about the SQF Ed.10 release date to be in March 2026. In preparation for the SQF Edition 10, SQFI has also updated a few of the following guidance documents. I kept the existing one as they are very helpful for first-timers who are looking for SQF certification. I highlighted a few of the important pieces of guidance for you to take a look. Air and Other Gases Ambient Air Testing Approved Supplier Program Change Management Contract Manufacturers Correction, Corrective Action, and Preventative Action Document Control Environmental Monitoring Food Defense Food Fraud
- [How to Recover After a Difficult or Failing SQF Audit?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-recover-after-a-difficult-or-failing-sqf-audit/): Failed your SQF audit? Read this blog to learn to recover after a difficult SQF audit? Learn corrective action strategies, HACCP alignment tips, and how to prevent repeat findings.
- [What You Need to Prepare and Avoid Common Failures in Food Safety Audit?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-you-need-to-prepare-and-avoid-common-failures-in-food-safety-audit/): The right food safety audit guide for beginner and season professional. Stop the last-minute scramble. Use this audit prep checklist to align documents, records, staff training, prerequisite programs, and corrective actions for HACCP or SQF. 
- [Unconventional Ways to Use IAF BC Food Safety Grant Funding](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/unconventional-ways-to-use-iaf-bc-food-safety-grant-funding-you-havent-considered/): IAF BC food safety grants are limited. Discover high-impact ways to use your funding for validation studies, audit costs, and food safety systems that truly work.
- [What Is a CCP and How Do I Find CCP?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-is-a-ccp-and-how-do-i-find-ccp/): CCPs are not guesswork. Learn how hazard analysis determines Critical Control Points and how to avoid audit failures and compliance risks.
- [What to Fix First After an Inspection?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-to-fix-first-after-an-inspection-a-food-safety-priority-guide/): Inspection findings don’t mean failure. Learn how to respond to food safety inspection findings by risk level—what needs immediate action and what can be scheduled.
- [A Guide to Starting a Food Safety Program for Your Business](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/a-guide-to-starting-a-food-safety-program-for-your-business/): Don’t fail by guessing. Learn what your food business actually needs first—regulatory requirements, core SOPs, then HACCP in a clear, practical order.
- [How to Set Up a Traceability System in an RTE Food Facility?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-set-up-a-traceability-system-in-an-rte-food-facility/): Learn how to set up a step-by-step traceability system for Ready-to-Eat facilities to protect consumers, meet requirements, and respond quickly to recalls.
- [Top 5 Fixes for People Not Following Allergen Program](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/top-5-fixes-for-people-not-following-allergen-program/): Learn the real reasons allergen controls fail on the floor, why people don't follow allergen program and how to rebuild a program your team actually follows.
- [How to Build Complete Allergen Program?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-build-complete-allergen-program/): Struggling with allergen control? Learn the system-wide approach that protects your brand and keeps you audit-ready with HACCP and/or SQF requirements
- [The Key Components of Effective HACCP Prerequisite Programs -Part 2](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-key-components-of-effective-haccp-prerequisite-programs-part-2/): Take control of your food safety: Implement supplier approval, employee training, and traceability with practical strategies for lasting compliance.
- [The Key Components of Effective HACCP Prerequisite Programs -Part 1](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-key-components-of-effective-haccp-prerequisite-programs-part-1/): Take control of food safety through the 3 key HACCP components and actionable strategies to maintain compliance and protect your business.
- [Why Your Food Business Needs a Hazard Roadmap?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/why-your-food-business-needs-a-hazard-roadmap/): Learn the essential components of a robust food safety plan. Discover how hazard analysis and preventive controls protect your customers, brand, and bottom line.
- [Fostering a Positive Food Safety Culture](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/fostering-a-positive-food-safety-culture/): Fostering a positive food safety culture improves compliance, accountability, and resilience. Discover practical steps to build a thriving food safety culture.
- [Building Food Safety and Cultural Change vs. Compliance](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/building-food-safety-and-cultural-change-vs-compliance/): Is your business only meeting regulations, or building a true food safety culture? Discover how cultural change complements compliance to reduce risks and improve trust.
- [Understanding and Implementing a Listeria  Environmental Monitoring Program](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/understanding-and-implementing-a-listeria-environmental-monitoring-program/): Listeria prevention starts with a solid plan. Discover key steps to design a Listeria Environmental Monitoring Program for food safety and regulatory compliance.
- [SQF Ed.10 release pending](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-ed-10-release-pending/): SQF Edition 10 release pending -Discover how this extended timeline offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your food safety culture, management systems, and training programs. 
- [An Update on SQF Edition 10 Release](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/an-update-on-sqf-edition-10-release/):  Waiting for SQF Edition 10? So are we. We cover what the August SQF Newsletter says about the changes. Stay tuned on how we can help support you
- [Cesium Radioactive Food Recall in Battered Shrimps](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/cesium-radioactive-food-recall-in-battered-shrimps/): We discusses the Cesium-137 shrimp (Cesium radioactive) recall, its health risks, and the importance of robust food safety systems and consumer vigilance. Remember to include radiological hazard assessment in your US FSMA Preventive Control Plan.
- [Establishing and Maintaining Cleaning In Place for Food Facilities](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/establishing-and-maintaining-cleaning-in-place-for-food-facilities/): Boost your food safety and efficiency with a robust Cleaning in Place (CIP) system. Learn best practices for implementation, maintenance, and validation to protect your brand and ensure compliance.
- [Guide to a QA Career in the Food Industry](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/guide-to-a-qa-career-in-the-food-industry/): Explore a dynamic Food Quality Assurance (QA) career in the food industry. Learn about daily responsibilities, essential skills, and how Felicia Loo can support your food safety journey with HACCP, PCQI, and training
- [Streamline Our Complete Food Safety Template Packages](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/streamline-our-complete-food-safety-template-packages/): Streamline your food safety plan with our comprehensive, pre-filled template packages. Simplify compliance for SQF, HACCP, and more, saving you time and effort.
- [How to Close SQF Internal Audit Findings?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-close-sqf-internal-audit-findings/): Learn how to close SQF internal audit findings through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification steps to support continuous improvement in food safety.
- [How to Start a Transit Hub-Based Food Truck in Vancouver?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-start-a-transit-hub-based-food-truck-in-vancouver/): Vancouver’s food truck scene has grown into one of Canada’s most exciting culinary movements. From creative street tacos to handcrafted lattes, mobile kitchens are reshaping how residents and visitors enjoy food. Programs like TransLink’s food truck initiative have opened up high-traffic transit hubs for vendors, giving entrepreneurs even more opportunities to grow their business. The first steps is to understand how to set up a Transit Hub-Based Food Truck business. But before you can join this thriving food scene, you must pass one essential milestone: getting your food safety plan approved. Without it, your food truck cannot operate legally. Why Food Safety
- [How to Prepare for Crisis Management for Food Business?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-prepare-for-crisis-management-for-food-business/): Crisis management isn't just about recalls. Learn how your food business can prepare for disruptions like power outages, labour shortages, or cyberattacks with a solid crisis plan that meets your SQF, BRC, FSSC and other GFSI certification requirements.
- [What Makes a Great Storage and Distribution HACCP Consultant in Vancouver?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-makes-a-great-storage-and-distribution-haccp-consultant-in-vancouver/): Discover how a HACCP consultant in Vancouver helps food businesses stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and build strong food safety programs tailored to storage and distribution operations across Canada.
- [Do I need a Food Science degree to be SQF Practitioner?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/do-i-need-a-food-science-degree-to-be-sqf-practitioner/): Learn what the real requirements are and how to build confidence in your SQF system—with the right support.
- [Common Misconceptions About HACCP Training Myth](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/common-misconceptions-about-haccp-training-myth/): Discover the truth about HACCP training myths, why ongoing learning matters, and how it benefits food businesses of all sizes.
- [SQF Edition 10: What Food Manufacturers Need to Know Now?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-what-food-manufacturers-need-to-know-now/): Get ready for SQF Edition 10! Learn what changes are coming, when they take effect, and how to smoothly transition from Edition 9 with expert guidance.
- [Comprehensive Guide to Preventive Control Plans for Food Manufacturers](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/comprehensive-guide-to-preventive-control-plans-for-food-manufacturers/): Struggling with SFCR and preventive control plans? Learn how to develop preventive control plans under SFCR. This guide helps Canadian food manufacturers meet CFIA requirements and scale export-ready operations.
- [Building a Food Safety Culture Plan](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/building-a-food-safety-culture-plan/): Building a strong food safety culture requires commitment, staff involvement, training, communication, and ongoing improvement to protect your brand and customers.
- [World Food Safety Day 2025: Why “Science in Action” Is the Key to Safer, Smarter Food Systems?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/world-food-safety-day-2025-why-science-in-action-is-the-key-to-safer-smarter-food-systems/): Celebrate World Food Safety Day 2025 with the theme "Science in Action"—learn how food businesses can use science to reduce risks and boost food safety.
- [5 Smart Ways to Evaluate Your Food Safety Training Effectiveness](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/5-smart-ways-to-evaluate-your-food-safety-training-effectiveness/): Discover how to evaluate your food safety training beyond certificates—measure engagement, competency, compliance, and behavior changes effectively. 
- [Understand How to Hire and Keep Your Food Safety Professionals](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/understand-how-to-hire-and-keep-your-food-safety-professionals/): In the food manufacturing industry, ensuring the safety and quality of products is non-negotiable. Food safety incidents can lead to costly recalls, loss of consumer trust, regulatory penalties, and even legal action. At the heart of every robust food safety program is the Food Safety Professional — a professional dedicated to managing food safety risks, controlling processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The person who does the paperwork and works endlessly to meet your food safety requirements. And the title doesn’t matter here! This role goes far beyond paperwork and routine inspections. A successful Food Safety Professional combines technical
- [Who Need to Meet US FSMA Regulations?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/who-need-to-meet-us-fsma-regulations/): Learn the key FSMA compliance steps for U.S. food businesses and foreign manufacturers importing to the U.S. Avoid recalls, fines, and stay FDA compliant.
- [Preparing for Potential SQF Edition 10 Changes – What You Need to Know?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/preparing-for-potential-sqf-edition-10-changes-what-you-need-to-know/): SQF Edition 10, SQF audit changes, SQF grading system, food safety certification, SQF compliance, SQF non-conformances, food safety culture, CAPA in SQF, root cause analysis, SQF Module 2, internal audit SQF, mock SQF audit, food safety training, FSPCA training requirements, SQF corrective actions, SQF preventive actions, SQF record-keeping, SQF transition, food facility compliance, SQF public comments
- [Hygienic Design Secrets Every Manufacturer Must Know!](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/hygienic-design-secrets-every-manufacturer-must-know/): Incorporating hygienic design principles during construction is crucial for food safety compliance. Learn how to optimize layout, ventilation, and sanitation to minimize contamination risks.
- [A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Food Safety Compliance in Construction Projects](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/a-beginners-guide-to-navigating-food-safety-compliance-in-construction-projects/): Navigating food safety regulations in construction? Learn how to comply with sanitation, ventilation, and pest control standards to ensure a safe and compliant food facility.
- [Is Your Food Safety Culture at Risk? Signs Every Manager Should Watch For](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/is-your-food-safety-culture-at-risk-signs-every-manager-should-watch-for/): Building food safety culture at its core- understanding the relationship between employees and manager, how to foster food safety culture as a manager and signs to look for. 
- [FSMA Preventive Controls](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/fsma-preventive-controls/): Learn about FSMA Preventive Controls and how they improve food safety by proactively preventing hazards. SFPM Consulting offers expert guidance on implementing FSMA standards
- [How to Navigate Complex Food Safety Regulations with Ease?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-navigate-complex-food-safety-regulations-with-ease/): Learn how to navigate food safety regulations, identify key agencies, and develop compliance strategies for food businesses. Ensure the safety and quality of your products while staying compliant.
- [The Vital Role of Food Safety Consultants in Product Development](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-vital-role-of-food-safety-consultants-in-product-development/): Ensure food safety in every step of product development. Learn how food safety consultants like Felicia Loohelp meet regulations, mitigate risks, and protect your brand during your R&D process
- [5 Compelling Reasons to Invest in a Food Safety Consultant for Your Business](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/5-compelling-reasons-to-invest-in-a-food-safety-consultant-for-your-business/): Protect your brand, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce the risk of recalls with expert guidance from SFPM Consulting. Learn why food safety consulting is essential for your business.
- [Start Your Food Business by Pre-Planning Your Food Brand Success in Canada](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/start-your-food-business-by-pre-planning-your-food-brand-success-in-canada/): Learn essential steps for starting a food business in Canada, from permits and licenses to marketing and operational systems. Download our free guide for more tips! 
- [Why Managing Blood and Bodily Fluid Contamination is Essential for Food Safety?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/why-managing-blood-and-bodily-fluid-contamination-is-essential-for-food-safety/): Blood and bodily fluid contamination can contaminate your food products. Knowing how to manage blood contamination is important. Access No COST training to meet HACCP and SQF standards.  
- [How to Conduct a Pre-Op Inspection in Food Manufacturing?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-conduct-a-pre-op-inspection-in-food-manufacturing/): Learn how to conduct a pre-op inspection in food manufacturing. Ensure food safety and quality with our step-by-step guide and downloadable pre-op checklist. This comprehensive tool covers everything from exterior inspections to employee hygiene, helping you streamline compliance and maintain top-notch food safety standards.
- [Understanding Validation and Their Examples in Food Safety](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/understanding-validation-and-their-examples-in-food-safety/): Discover the importance of validation in food safety, examples, and how SFPM Consulting aids in designing in-house research and teach HACCP training for effective validation procedures.
- [SQF Gap Assessment versus Internal Audit](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-gap-assessment-versus-internal-audit/): Explore the differences between an SQF Gap Assessment and an Internal Audit. Learn how each process enhances food safety for your facility.
- [Implementing Leadership in Food Safety Culture](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/implementing-leadership-in-food-safety-culture/): Learn how to implement effective leadership in food safety culture. Discover strategies to enhance compliance, improve practices, and foster a proactive food safety environment in your facility.
- [Co-packer Requirements for Co-manufacturing](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/copacker-requirements-for-co-manufacturing/): When it comes to producing and packaging food products, many businesses rely on co-packers to handle the process. Learn about the food safety requirements for co-packing. Find the right co-packer to meet your copacking requirements
- [Guidance to Understand How to Comply with New Front of Package Label](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/guidance-to-understand-how-to-comply-with-the-new-front-of-package-labelling/): Understanding the new front-of-package (FOP) labeling can be challenging for food manufacturers. This guide simplifies the process, explaining the new regulations and providing practical steps for compliance. 
- [Understanding pH Acidification in the Food](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/understanding-ph-acidification-in-the-food/): Understand what is pH and how pH control can optimize product quality and safety in the food industry. Understand the impact of pH acidification on taste, texture, and microbial safety
- [Practicing Sustainable Food Safety](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/practicing-sustainable-food-safety/): At SFPM Consulting, we prioritize sustainable food safety to protect both consumers and the environment. Discover how we support food busineses implement effective and eco-friendly food safety practices.
- [Food Fraud -Explained in Plain Words](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-fraud-explained-in-plain-words/): Learn about food fraud: what it is, its common forms, and how it affects consumers and the food industry. Discover strategies used by fraudsters and common food items targeted by deception.
- [5 Takeaway from 2024 SQF Unites](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/2024-sqf-unites-takeaway/): Discover the essential insights gleaned from the 2024 SQF Unites Conference, where food manufacturers delved into AI integration, change management, certification strategies, continuous improvement, and the nuances of food fraud risks.  
- [Lost in Translation: The Importance of Clear Communication in Food Safety Management](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/lost-in-translation-the-importance-of-clear-communication-in-food-safety-management/): Discover effective communication's critical role in transmitting vital information, sharing best practices, and coordinating efforts among stakeholders. Understand the consequences of poor communication, identify barriers, and uncover strategies for seamless food safety management.
- [The Top 5 Benefits of Investing in Food Safety Training for Your Manufacturing Team](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-top-5-benefits-of-investing-in-food-safety-training-for-your-manufacturing-team/): Use proper training enhances product quality, ensures regulatory compliance, reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses, boosts efficiency, and contributes to cost savings.
- [Upgrade Food Safety Programs with IAF BC Food Safety Grants](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/upgrade-food-safety-programs-with-iaf-bc-food-safety-grants/): Learn about the IAF BC Food Safety Grants program and how it can help food businesses upgrade their food safety programs. Find out how to apply for grants, the review process, and eligibility requirements. Download the application guide for the IAF BC Food Safety Grant 2026. 
- [Decoding the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) Preventive Control Plan (PCP)](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/decoding-the-safe-food-for-canadians-regulations-sfcr-preventive-control-plan-pcp/): Ensuring food safety is of utmost importance for both consumers and manufacturers. In Canada, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) has been established to provide a comprehensive framework for food safety, traceability, and import controls. One essential component of the SFCR is the Preventive Control Plan (PCP), which plays a crucial role in helping Canadian manufacturers align with these regulations and ensure compliance. Understanding the SFCR The SFCR is a set of regulations introduced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to modernize and streamline food safety requirements. It applies to all food businesses that import, export, or engage in
- [How to Obtain SQF Certification from Scratch](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-obtain-sqf-certification-from-scratch/): Welcome to the world of SQF certification! If you’re new to the world of food safety and looking to obtain SQF certification, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of obtaining SQF certification from scratch with the help of SFPM Consulting and Felicia Loo, a registered SQF consultant. What is SQF Certification? SQF stands for Safe Quality Food and is a globally recognized food safety certification. It is designed to ensure that food products are produced, processed, and handled in a safe and hygienic manner. SQF certification provides assurance to consumers that
- [Elevate Your Food Safety Game with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/elevate-your-food-safety-game-with-good-manufacturing-practices-gmp/): When it comes to food safety, there is no room for compromise. As a consultant in the food industry, it is your responsibility to ensure that your clients adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety. One way to achieve this is by delving into the intricacies of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). In this blog post, we will explore the importance of GMP and how it can help you excel in your role as a food safety consultant. What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)? Good Manufacturing Practices, commonly known as GMP, are guidelines and regulations defining the minimum requirements for
- [HACCP Demystified: The Seven Principles Every Food Business Should Know](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/haccp-demystified-the-seven-principles-every-food-business-should-know/): Heard of HACCP or commonly mispelled as HAACP -what are the seven principles of HACCP? We have a short version of the seven principles of HACCP listed here. 
- [Don't Panic! How to Ace Your Next Food Internal Audit?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/dont-panic-how-to-ace-your-next-food-internal-audit/): Ensure food safety and quality with confidence! Discover the essential tips and strategies to ace your next food internal audit. Overcome fears and misconceptions, and drive continuous improvement in your food safety practices.
- [The Insider's Guide for SQF Practitioner Career](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/the-insiders-guide-for-sqf-practitioner-career/): SQF Pracititioner is an important contributors to the success of SQF program implementation in the food industry. Learn how to start your SQF Practitioner Career by looking at your qualifications and course you can take (including proposed changes for SQF Ed.10)
- [Navigating the US FSMA PCP Preventive Control Plan](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/navigating-the-us-fsma-pcp-preventive-control-plan-tips-and-tricks-for-compliance/): US FSMA PCP Preventive Control Plan is a regulatory requirements for manufacturing food in the US. Discover tips and tricks for your FSMA PCP Plan and the key to maintaining your PCP plan. 
- [What You Should Learn from Your HACCP Course?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/what-you-should-learn-from-your-haccp-course/): If you are checking for HACCP courses, here are what to expect for your HACCP courses -the expected outcome -what is realistic and what is not?
- [A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting and Documenting Food Research Development](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-conducting-and-documenting-food-research-development/): Learn how to conduct and document food research development with this step-by-step guide. From defining the research question to presenting your findings, we've got you covered.
- [Navigating the Maze of Food Regulatory Inspections: Tips for Success](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/navigating-the-maze-of-food-regulatory-inspections-tips-for-success/): Food Regulatory Inspections Food regulatory inspections play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of the food industry. This inspection assesses food establishments’ adherence to food safety regulations and guidelines. The importance of these inspections cannot be overstated, as they help prevent foodborne illnesses, protect consumers, and maintain the integrity of the food supply chain. This article will delve into the basics of food regulatory inspections, discuss how to prepare for a successful inspection, explore common challenges during inspections, manage expectations, and highlight best practices for maintaining food safety and compliance. By understanding and implementing these principles, food manufacturers
- [Demystifying SQF Certification Challenges](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/demystifying-sqf-certification-challenges/): Are you seeking for SQF certification but worry about the challenges of managing the SQF requirements within your team? In fact, if you know the right way, SQF certification can be easy. Hear from Felicia Loo, Registered SQF Consultant on how we can manage SQF standard expectation easily. 
- [AI adoption in Food Safety](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/ai-adoption-in-food-safety/): AI adoption in food safety is the next future. AI can be used to help better predict food-borne illnesses, track problematic food products and predict consumer demand, further enhance food distribution. However, we are faced with challenges on best practice to integrate and data security. 
- [SQF Tips Sheet](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-tips-sheet/): Download these free SQF tips sheets from SQFI. Need more guidance to pass your SQF audit. We have a system that helps our client manage audit expectation timeline. Learn how we can expedite your SQF certification process.
- [Succession Plan for Food Manufacturer](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/succession-plan-for-food-manufacturer/): Food manufacturers face several challenges as they grow and expand. Succession planning is one critical way to ensure that business operations continue smoothly and effectively when you need to step away or pass on the reins. Discover best ways to create a succession plan with SFPM Consulting
- [Food Safety Records: What to Keep, Why It's Important, and How to Keep Them Safe](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-safety-records-what-to-keep-why-its-important-and-how-to-keep-them-safe/): Food Safety Records: What to Keep, Why It's Important, and How to Keep Them Safe
- [Selecting SQF Practitioners for Your SQF Certification Journey](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/selecting-sqf-practitioners-for-your-sqf-certification-journey/): Achieving SQF certification requires a strong team, and one critical member is the SQF practitioner. Learn about the importance of selecting an experienced practitioner and how they can help you achieve certification success.
- [HACCP Certification FAQ](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/haccp-certification-faq/): Thinking about HACCP certification but unsure of what HACCP certification is and the right steps to obtain your HACCP certification. Our HACCP certification consultant explain the steps to take for applying for HACCP certification and helps you understand HACCP requirements
- [Exploring the Interconnectedness of GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, and GFSI Programs](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/exploring-the-interconnectedness-of-gmp-haccp-sqf-brc-fssc-22000-and-gfsi-programs/): The food industry is a complex ecosystem with multiple programs aimed at ensuring food safety and quality. This article explores the relationships between six key programs: HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, GMP, and GFSI, and how they work together to create a robust food safety and quality system.
- [A Simple Way to Start Understanding FSMA 204 Requirements](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/a-simple-way-to-start-understanding-fsma-204-requirements/): US FSMA 204 rule is an additional FSMA rule associated with food traceability specific to commodities listed in the Food Traceability List. Unless exempted, the food traceability lot code and key data elements must be tagged to the specific Critical Tracking Events.

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- [Download Application Guide for the IAF BC Food Safety Grant](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/download-application-guide-for-the-iaf-bc-food-safety-grant/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Stop Paying for a Grant Writer to Apply to the IAF BC Food Safety Grants. You might feel that you need a grant writer for this… 90% of our clients just submit their application without ever paying a grant writer.  Now, here is the truth that every food manufacturer in BC that qualifies must act quickly to obtain up to CAD 25, 000 for food safety improvements leading to food safety certification.  Wanted to go to COSTCO, Walmart, WholeFoods and your only barrier is your food safety certification? I meant they ask for your HACCP certification or SQF Certification,
- [How to Apply For IAF BC Food Safety Grants?](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/how-to-apply-for-iaf-bc-food-safety-grants/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Aiming to Get SQF or HACCP Certified but You Need Funds? …..​ [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] Be Prepared to Apply for IAF BC Food Safety Grant Opening Jan 20, 2026 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]You are in Luck! The IAF BC Food Safety Grants allow qualified BC food manufacturers to obtain a maximum CAD 25,000 (co-sharing grants up to 70%) And this helps you get into the retail stores like COSTCO, Whole Foods, etc. If this is what you are looking for, get this complimentary guide to help you. It is my gift to you[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwYXN5bmMlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmJlYWNvbi5ieSUyRmxlYWRjYXB0dXJlJTJGZW1iZWQlMkYxY2YyMjcyY2RkNjlmZDVjJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBB[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwYXN5bmMlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmJlYWNvbi5ieSUyRmxlYWRjYXB0dXJlJTJGZW1iZWQlMkY4YjRkZTU3Y2NlNTFiMDVlJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Hiring: Food Safety Assistant Contractor (Part-Time & Full-Time Whenever Available)](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/hiring-food-safety-assistant-contractor-part-time-full-time-whenever-available/): We’re Hiring: Food Safety Assistant (Part-Time & Full-Time Contract Basis, Whenever Available) –This post is not updated and we will not respond to any messages received through the website or social media. My inbox are too full. All applications goes to our resume bank, for future consideration. If you cannot follow the instruction, we cannot take you either. Are you passionate about food safety and ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment? We are looking for Food Safety Assistants on a part-time basis. When we see a need for our client to hire full-time, we will also reach
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- [Working with Food Safety FAQ](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/working-with-food-safety-faq/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You got a lot of questions regarding food safety. At SFPM Consulting, we love to help food entrepreneurs and food businesses find out exactly what you need to ensure you meet regulatory requirements and get into food retail.   We compiled some food safety FAQs to help you with your HACCP audit, SQF audit, SFCR PCP plan and US FSMA plan. Let us know if this helps with your food safety programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”stm-award” add_icon=”true” title=”What Food Safety programs do I need?” tab_id=”1660801187118-fe059087-8729″][vc_column_text] Food Safety Regulatory Requirements Starting Your Own Food Business You must review your local food safety regulations, to start
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- [About SFPM Consulting](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/about-sfpm-consulting/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][stm_spacing][vc_single_image image=”4577″ img_size=”large” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]At SFPM Consulting, we believe in “growth”. Growth in building food safety and trusted brand for clients and consumers your return on investment (ROI) for your food safety program is our top priority. We work directly with our clients to ensure that they create and maintain programs, policies, and procedures that align them with food safety standards and set them up for certifications, process improvement, ROI, and overall success.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] If you’re on the lookout for a high-quality food safety management system consultant, look no further. Here, you’ll find that we not only have the knowledge, but
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- [SQF Edition 10 Full Template Package for Pet Food Manufacturers](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-full-template-package-for-pet-food-manufacturers/): Pet food manufacturing is not food manufacturing with the word "pet" swapped in. The hazards are different. The regulatory expectations are different. The allergen risks are different. This package was built specifically for pet food operations and partially prefilled for your facility by a registered SQF Consultant and SQF Trainer based on the information you provide. That's the beauty of the partially filled template.
- [SQF Edition 10 Full Template Package for Storage and Distribution Operators](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-full-template-package-for-storage-and-distribution-operators/): This is not a download-and-figure-it-out template package. Every procedure, form, log, and register in this system is prefilled with your operation's specific information by a registered SQF Consultant and SQF Trainer before it reaches you.    Over 80 documents. Two modules. One complete food safety system built for how a warehouse, cold storage, or distribution facility actually operates.     
- [SQF Ed 10. Full Template Package -Food Manufacturer](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-ed-10-full-template-package-food-manufacturer/): This is not a download-and-figure-it-out template package.    Every procedure, form, log, and register in this system is prefilled with your company's specific information by a registered SQF Consultant and SQF Trainer before it reaches you. One complete food safety system ready to implement. HACCP Plan template is included for your team to use.
- [SQF Edition 10 Transition Package for Seafood Manufacturers](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-transition-package-for-seafood-manufacturers/): Seafood manufacturing carries environmental and allergen risks that generic food safety templates consistently underestimate. Ready-to-eat versus raw processing environments, Listeria controls, and a facility where fish and shellfish allergens can exist on the same line.    This transition package was built for seafood manufacturers navigating the Edition 9 to Edition 10 shift, with templates that reflect the realities of your operation.
- [SQF Edition 10 Transition Package for Pet Food Manufacturers](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-transition-package-for-pet-food-manufacturers/): SQF Edition 10 bring clarity to pet foods. You might see this as higher scrutiny, but it is about protecting pets and humans who interact with the pets.    Human-grade ingredients, allergen controls, and an Edition 10 standard that expects your food safety system to reflect that complexity. This SQF 10 transition package was built specifically for pet food producers navigating the Edition 9 to Edition 10 shift, with templates that address the risks your auditor will actually be looking for.
- [SQF Edition 10 Transition Package for Storage and Distribution Operators](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-transition-package-for-storage-and-distribution-operators/): Your warehouse or distribution centre runs differently than a food manufacturer.    Your risks live in temperature zones, product exposure, and what happens when a pallet gets damaged. This transition package was built for that reality, with four prefilled Edition 10 templates specific to storage and distribution operations, plus the official SQFI Change Document.     	Change Management Procedure and Forms Template   	Risk Asssessment for Recoup Operations, Repack and Complete Storage and Distribution Operations   	Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan (Template, Planning Forms and Surface)   	Management Review Templates etc.  
- [SQF Edition 10 Transition Package for Food Manufacturers](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-transition-package-for-food-manufacturers/): SQF Edition 10 is here. If your food safety system was built under Edition 9, three critical areas of your documentation need to be updated before your next audit.    This transition package from SQF Edition 9 to SQF Edition 10, gives you prefilled, audit-ready templates for the three biggest changes:     	Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan,   	Management Review and Monthly Management Updates,   	Change Management Procedure.   	Risk Assessment Template for Environmental Monitoring Package    Built by a certified SQF Consultant and SQF Trainer with 14 years of industry experience.
- [SQF Edition 10 Internal Audit Template for Storage and Distribution](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-internal-audit-template-for-storage-and-distribution/): This SQF Edition 10 Storage and Distribution Internal Audit Template helps food warehouses, distribution centers, and cold storage operations conduct structured internal audits without starting from scratch. It includes pre-filled audit questions and practical guidance on observation, interviews, and document review so your team can gather better evidence, evaluate compliance more thoroughly, and identify gaps before the certification audit. It is designed to reduce preparation time, improve audit consistency, and help you focus on real implementation.
- [SQF Edition 10 Internal Audit Template for Food Manufacturer](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-internal-audit-template/): SQF Edition 10 Internal Audit TemplateA ready-to-use internal audit tool with pre-filled questions plus guidance on observation, interviews, and document review so your team can audit faster, collect better evidence, and focus on closing real compliance gaps before the external audit.
- [GFSI Food Safety Culture Assessment Template Package](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/gfsi-food-safety-culture-assessment-template-package/): A ready-to-use food safety culture assessment package designed to help food businesses meet GFSI expectations with a structured, practical, and audit-ready system. Includes assessment planning, training tools, feedback records, survey forms, behavioral observation tools, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement reporting.
- [SQF Ed.10 Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-ed-10-food-safety-culture-assessment-plan-template/): SQF Edition 10 Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan  Build a food safety culture that goes beyond training and checklists. This toolkit helps you meet SQF Edition 10 requirements by giving you a structured plan to assess, measure, and improve food safety culture across your organization.  It includes practical tools to strengthen communication, deliver effective training, collect meaningful employee feedback, and evaluate performance regularly. Designed for real operations, this plan helps you turn expectations into daily habits that support compliance and audit readiness.  A clear, usable system to help your team understand, engage, and consistently apply food safety practices.  Important Disclaimer:This template is intended as a starting point only. Food safety culture assessment is best developed and customized to each site’s specific operations, people, risks, and maturity level. Every facility has different challenges, behaviors, and opportunities, so a one-size-fits-all approach is rarely the most effective. This template is meant to give you ideas on what to work on, help you organize your thinking, and provide a practical framework that you can tailor to your own food safety culture program.
- [SQF Edition 10 Change Management Procedures and Form Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sqf-edition-10-change-management-procedures-and-form-template/): Struggling to Control Changes in Your Food Safety Program?  Uncontrolled changes are one of the fastest ways to fail an audit or trigger a recall.  This SQF Edition 10 Change Management Toolkit gives you a clear, step-by-step system to evaluate, approve, and verify changes before they impact food safety.  From ingredient substitutions to process updates and HACCP changes, you will have the structure and forms to stay compliant and in control.  Built for real use, not just documentation.
- [GDP HACCP Plan Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/gdp-haccp-plan-template/): GDP HACCP Plan – Generic Hazard Analysis Template (Pre-filled Process Hazards + Blank Product Hazards)  Perfect for food storage & distribution. Includes guidance, flow templates, and risk assessment tools. Custom plans available.
- [Essential Pre-Op Starter Checklist for Food Manufacturing](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/essential-pre-op-starter-checklist-for-food-manufacturing/): The Pre-op Starter Checklist for Food Manufacturing is an essential tool designed to ensure your facility meets the highest standards of food safety and quality before production begins. This comprehensive checklist covers exterior building inspections, internal equipment conditions, and employee hygiene practices, helping us to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.    Who Is The Pre-Op Checklist For?    This checklist is ideal for food manufacturing professionals, quality assurance managers, and facility supervisors committed to meeting food safety standards and demonstrating HACCP and SQF compliance and US FDA or CFIA regulatory compliance.    Benefits     	Enhanced Safety: Identifies potential hazards in the facility, reducing the risk of contamination.   	Regulatory Compliance: Helps ensure compliance with GMP and food safety regulations.   	Operational Efficiency: Streamlines pre-operation inspections, minimizing downtime and preventing costly issues.   	Improved Hygiene: Ensures employee areas and practices meet sanitary conditions, promoting a clean working environment.  
- [Sample SQF Food SafetyObjective Download](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/sample-sqf-food-safetyobjective-download/): Don't waste more time trying to figure out the best food safety objective for your business. Download our collection of  20 examples and find the one that works for you. With our comprehensive range of options, you're sure to discover an objective that aligns with your goals and helps you maintain the highest food safety standards.    Take the guesswork out of crafting your food safety objective and rely on our expertise. Download our examples today and give your business the food safety boost it deserves!    Each example in our collection has been carefully crafted by our team of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in the food safety industry. We understand the unique challenges and requirements that businesses face when it comes to ensuring the safety of their products and customers.
- [Food Risk Assessment Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-risk-assessment-template/): Food Risk Assessment is an important part of food safety. Make it easy for you!    Use this simplified food risk assessment matrix to determine your food safety risk. You can use the template for the following case:     	Building HACCP Plan   	Updating food safety program -ingredient changes, process changes, regulatory changes   	Annual review   	Food Safety certification review   	Preparation for SQF audit   	and many more    This simplified food risk assessment template will help to guide you and your food safety team to complete risk assessment easily and ensure that steps are taken to reduce or mitigate identified risks in a timely manner.    Download for free for a limited time -available until April 2023
- [Updated SQF 9.0 Checklist with Addendum](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/updated-sqf-9-0-checklist-with-addendum/): The Updated SQF 9.0 Checklist with Addendum is the list that you want to download. Remember, the addendum that is added to SQF 9.0 requirements -we got them updated in this list, so you can use this for your internal audit.    For:    Trained Internal Auditors that are familiar with SQF requirements.    Not for:    New internal auditors may not be familiar with SQF requirements and SQF terminology.    If you are looking for a more detailed SQF 9.0 internal audit checklist, check out our Internal Audit Checklist template that is customized including the added addendum + designed for new internal auditors.
- [HACCP Plans Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/haccp-template/): HACCP Template   HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a framework that requires the identification of possible hazards and the implementation of measures to prevent or minimize their effect on food safety.    This HACCP template bundle comes in 10 forms, which are designed for use in any facility that produces, handles, packs, processes or distributes food products.    The bundles detailed instructions for commonly missed items on a HACCP plan.  This HACCP Plan template contains:     	HACCP template form 1 -10 (with instructions)   	Process Flow Template   	7 HACCP Principles    Bonus:    A generic process flow for cooked foods.
- [Supplier Approval Template and Product Development Procedures Forms](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/supplier-approval-and-product-development-procedures-form-template-bundles/): Your approved supplier program and product development procedures are two of the most document-heavy requirements in SQF.    This program bundle features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your Supplier Approval and Product Development procedures.    This includes: 1) Specification and Formulation Procedures 2) Procedures for Label Changes 3) Contract Manufacturers 4)  Product Formulation Log 5) Approved Material Register 6) Product Specification and Label Register 7) Approved Supplier Register 8) Approved Contract Service Provider Register 9) Approved Contract Manufacturers 10) Hazardous Chemical and Toxic Substance Register 11) Allergen Checklist 12) Supplier Questionnaire    Bonus!:    Resources used for developing the procedures are included.    New: Supplier Approval Tracking template    Just a simple edit away from making the procedures yours. Get started with implementation right away. Compatible with SQF Edition 9 and SQF Edition 10 for clause 2.3 Supplier Approval and Specification. Your Choice of Edition 9 or SQF Edition 10.
- [Track Food Safety Objectives Tracking Sheet](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-safety-objectives-tracking-sheet/): Trying to track your food safety objectives? We have a simple tracking sheet for you. Download for free here.  Please note:    Due to the increasing number of spam messages on the platform, if we aren't able to identify the purchaser using a valid email address and company, all purchases will be cancelled. All purchases will be completed through email within 1 business day.
- [Find Your Crisis Management Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/crisis-management-template-bundles/): A flood, fire, pandemic, or power outage does not give you time to build a plan from scratch. This bundle gives you the documented procedures and templates to build a compliant SQF crisis management program before a crisis happens, so your team knows exactly what to do when it does.    This program bundle features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your Crisis Management procedures.    This includes: 1) Crisis Management Procedures 2) Crisis Management Team List 3) Crisis Management Risk Assessment 4) Mock Crisis Report    Bonus!: Resources used for developing the procedures are included    Compatible with SQF Edition 9 and SQF Edition 10. Suitable for 2.6.4 Crisis Management Planning. You choose your options.          
- [Environmental Monitoring Procedures Bundles (Upgraded to SQF 10)](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/environmental-monitoring-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): This program bundle features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your Environmental Monitoring Procedures.    This includes:     	Environmental Monitoring Procedure (include definitions for zone and sample zone assessment)   	Environmental Monitoring Risk Assessment Report (SQF 2.4.8.1 Mandatory Clause on Risk Assessment for Environmental Monitoring)   	Laboratory Report Log   	Microbial Trending Log Template   	References to the typical pathogen of concerns, regulatory guidelines   	References to the PCHF for Human Foods Environmental Monitoring Resources.    Just a simple edit away from making the procedures yours. Get started with implementation right away. Suitable for SQF Ed. 9 and 10  Code for 2.4.8 Environmental Monitoring Program.    Optional upgrade to include the Environmental Monitoring Program Development Guide Course, where we talk about     	Associated pathogens and considerations for pathogens introduction and growth,   	Step-by-step on how to conduct your risk assessment for environmental monitoring,   	How to write the risk assessment report for environmental monitoring and   	How to set locations and frequency for conducting environmental swabs,   	How to read environmental results, including the use of trends   	How to manage pathogen findings or unacceptable results  
- [Training Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/training-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): This program bundle features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your training procedures.    This includes: 1) Training Procedures and Verification, Assessment (include training for service providers) 2) Training Record Template 3) Training Matrix 4) Job Description Procedures    Just a simple edit away from making the procedures yours. Get started with implementation right away. Suitable for SQF Ed. 9 Code for 2.9 Training Program     
- [Allergen Management Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/allergen-management-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): This program bundle features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your allergen management procedures.    This includes: 1) Allergen Management Procedures 2) Ingredient Allergen Checklist 3) Allergen List Template 4) Allergen Product Template 5) Allergen Work In Progress Template 6) Batch Record Template 7) Allergen Validation and Verification Procedures 8) Allergen Validation and Verification Template 9) Allergen Color Coding Template 10) Packaging Record Template 11) Product Label Verification Template    Just a simple edits away from making the procedures yours. Get started with implementation right away.     
- [Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/cleaning-and-sanitation-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): Cleaning and sanitation is the foundation of every food safety audit. This bundle gives you the documented procedures, schedules, and records to build a compliant cleaning and sanitation program that is just a few simple edits away from being yours. Compatible with SQF Edition 9 and SQF Edition 10 -you choose your version.    This program bundles features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your cleaning and sanitation procedures. This include:    1) Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures 2) Master Cleaning Schedule Template 3) Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for Equipment Manual Cleaning 4) Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for Dishwasher 5) Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for Washrooms and Other Areas 5) Employee Facility Cleaning Log 6) Approved Chemical Log Template 7) Daily Pre-Operational Form
- [Traceability and Recall Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/traceability-and-recall-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): Traceability and recall are mandatory SQF requirements that auditors test annually with a live mock recall exercise. This bundle gives you the complete documented procedures and record templates to build a compliant traceability and recall program from scratch. Compatible with SQF Edition 9 and SQF Edition 10. You decide which one you prefer    This include 1) SQF 2.6.1 Product Identification Procedures 2) SQF 2.6.2 Product Trace Procedures 3) SQF 2.6.3 Product Withdrawal and Recall Procedures 4) Batch Record Template 5) Receiving Record Template 6) Shipping Record Template 7) Product Label Reconciliation Template 8) Mock Recall Template 9) Recall Team Member Template
- [Plant Inspection Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/plant-inspection-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): This program bundle features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your monthly plant inspection. This includes 1)Plant Inspection Procedures 2)Plant Inspection Template
- [SQF Food Fraud Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-fraud-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): Food fraud is a mandatory SQF requirement and one of the most commonly cited gaps during certification audits.    This bundle gives you everything you need to build a compliant, audit-ready food fraud program from scratch, covering both your procedures and your assessment tools.    Compatible with SQF Edition 9 and SQF Edition 10.
- [Food Defense Procedures and Form Template Bundles](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/food-defense-procedures-and-form-template-bundles/): Food defense is a mandatory SQF requirement. This SQF Food Defense bundle gives you the documented procedures and assessment tools to build a compliant food defense program from scratch, compatible with SQF Edition 9 and SQF Edition 10. You decide which bundle you like.     This program bundles features both the procedures and relevant forms for you to get started with your food defense program.    This include 1) Food Defense Procedures 2) Food Defense Team Template 3) Food Defense Threat Assessment Template     
- [COVID Response SOP Template](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/covid-response-sop-template/): Template address     	HR Practices   	Sanitation Practices  
- [BC Food Safety Plan Template (New Food Business)](https://sfpmfoodconsulting.com/bc-food-safety-plan-template-new-food-business/): Key Documents:     	Step-by-Step Food Safety Plan Development Workbook   	Step-by-Step Sanitation Plan Development Workbook   	Generic Program Procedure (Receiving, Storage, Cooking, Frying, Cooling, Hot Holding, Storage, Shipping)   	Generic Form Template (Receiving, Storage, Cooking, Frying, Cooling, Hot Holding, Storage, Shipping)    Resources:     	Application forms for Fraser Health   	Food Safety Critical Limit Reference   	Food Label Instruction and Requirements   	SFCR introduction resources   	Getting ready from basic food safety program to HACCP program    Over 40 pdf reference documents available     	Step-by-step to help you understand what is needed for a food safety and sanitation plan   	Ready-to-use program and form template that is easily customized   	Forms for application submission provided with instructions (Fraser Health submission)    Who is this for?     	For:     	New food business owner (cafe, restaurant, commissary, manufacturer) looking for step-by-step guidance or a partially completed food safety template to meet BC provincial health requirements   	Opening cafe   	Opening restaurant   	Open commissary   	Open manufacturing facility   	Suitable for cooked food products, simple packaging and repackaging processes    Not for:     	Those looking for high-risk processes such as canning, bottling, juicing, pasteurization. Please inquire about a customized food safety plan. Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/felicialoo      

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