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
- Food Safety Culture
- Food Safety Culture Risk Assessment
- Internal Audits & Inspections
- Label Reconciliation
- Management Review
- Medical Screening
- Practitioner & Substitute Practitioner
- Product Identification
- Product Sampling, Inspection, and Analysis
- Product Withdrawal & Recall
- Proficiency Testing
- Records
- Risk Assessments in Pre-requisite Programs
- Root Cause Analysis
- Training
- Ventilation/Positive Air Pressure
What does this mean for an SQF site?
It is important to be reminded that only the code requirements are the main reference. This guidance is based on typical industry practices, which may help support your SQF program implementation.
Transition can look scary but… You can seek support/help.
Supporting SQF Ed. 9 to SQF Ed. 10 Transition.
Within the week of SQF Ed.10 release, we are planning to have
- Transition Template for SQF Ed.10 (perfect for those who have an SQF program and only look for transition
- Full SQF Edition 10 template (perfect for those who have not built their food safety program)
All of our food safety templates have now been upgraded to a partially done-for-you. Meaning you will already find your company name, creation dates and responsibilities filled.
Why does SFPM Consulting do a partially filled SQF template?
Yes, it takes more time for us to build, but the upgraded SQF template helps clients put into perspective the responsibility and change them to fit their program.
That way, you can just take them and start using them.
Want to do even fewer edits?
Our full SQF program development, HACCP/FSMA Preventive Control plan development service is still available to support food businesses looking to meet the SQF certification timeline.
SQF Ed 10 Changes Recap webinar
On Apr 9, we will run a live SQF Ed.10 changes recap and share exactly what you can do about them!
Disclaimer: This webinar is not run by the SQFI. I always declare this because I wanted to make sure you are aware that this is not a formal SQF training.
This live webinar will be available live only. The recording will be available for our support client.
Final prep?