The SQF ProgramInternational SeminarSafe & Quality Food

Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPaul Ryan

Executive DirectorSQF Institute, Washington DC

What is FMI?

Washington DC

US based NFP food retail association• Membership comprises over 2,500

retailers, wholesaler and associate (manufacturing) organizations

• Members are located in 50 countries• FMI is involved in

– Research (consumer trends)– Education (consumers, retailers)– Public affairs (US only)– Conferences

–Food safety

H. Y. Louie Co. Limited Canada

Kinokuniya Co., Ltd.Japan

Delhaize GroupBrussels

Sobeys Inc. Canada

Pearl River IGA Ltd.Hong Kong

Loblaw Companies Ltd. Canada

Group Gigante, S.A. de C.V. Mexico

Almacenes Exito, S.AColombia

SuperquinnIreland

Overwaitea Food GrouCanada

OHG Fegro/SelgrosGermany

FMI Board of Directors -International

FMI ObjectivesTo position SQF is an internationally recognized 3rd party certification program providing benefits for retailers and their suppliers– A means for them to audit their suppliers in

remote locations (overseas/interstate)– A reduction in costly supplier audits– Confidence in the certification– Consistency in the audit outcome– Access to information about a suppliers

certification– Involvement of stakeholders in the future

development of the SQF Program

The SQF Program

SQF 1000 – HACCP based supplier

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The SQF Program

Food QualityPlan

Food Safety Plan

Food SafetyFundamentals

HACCPfor Quality

HACCP for Safety

Premise & EquipmentPre-requisite Programs

Level 3

GMP/GHP ++SQF ExpertSQF trainingSQF Certificate Level 1.

Level 1

All requirements of the SQF 2000 Code metSQF Certificate level 3

SQF 2000 Plan ++ (HACCP Plan)SQF Certificate Level 2.

Level 2

Level 1Food Safety

Fundamentals

Level 2Accredited

HACCP Food Safety Plans

Level 3Integrated

Food Safety & Quality

Management Systems

3 Levels of Certification- SQF 2000 Code

Implementing SQF Systems

• SQF Systems Training• Training conducted by SQF

training centres licensed by FMI• Training courses are designed

to ensure SQF Experts and SQF Auditors have an understanding of the requirements to implement and audit SQF Systems

SQF Consultant

SQF CONSULTANTReg. No Expiry Date Licensed Since

00000 7 Nov. 2004 7 Nov. 1999

Food Sector Categories 14, 20, 231st Name Surname

LORCA FernandoAddress 35 Plum Tree Rd.

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Auditing SQF SystemsCertification Bodies:• Are Licensed by FMI• Must be accredited to ISO Guide 65• Comply with the SQF General

RequirementsTheir auditors are required to:• Be HACCP and SQF systems trained• Have auditing experience and a

knowledge of the food and the process being audited

• Be registered by SQFI as SQF Auditors

Auditing SQF Systems

Integrity

International Accreditation Forum

Comprised of National Accreditation Bodies

ISO/IAF Guide 65SQF Criteria for

Certification BodiesCertification Bodies

Clients Clients Clients Clients SQF System

Accreditation Bodies ISO/IAF Guide 61

The SQF Modules

Voluntary Options toSQF CertificationExisting Standards

Module 1Employee Care

Module 2EMS Protocol

Module 3Food Defence Protocol

Module 4Animal Welfare Protocol

SQFI Documents

SQF Institute

SQF SystemsGetting Started

(A Guide for Suppliers)

Information about the SQF Programfor Suppliers

Company Key Contact:

State: Phone: Fax:

SQF Expert Type (select): SQF Expert Reg.No.:

Registration Level:Modules:

Date of Last Audit: Audit Report No.

SQF Auditor Reg. No.:

Section Rating

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Element No. Type of Non-conformity-Select One- CAR No. Date to be completed

(DD/MM/YY)Supplier Agrees? Y/N

- Select One -

Total No. of Non-conformities:Critical: Major: Minor:

0 0 0

Supplier's Signature:

Corrective Action to be Taken

Comment

Detail of Non-compliance

Recommendation:

Date (DD/MM/YY):

Conclusions:

SQF Auditor's Signature:

Total time taken to complete audit (hours) & (minutes):

Details of Corrective Actions

Food Quality Plan (FQP Audit Checklist)

4.4 Verification

Rules for the Use of the SQF 2000 CTM

4.5 Document Control and Records

4.6 Product Identification, Trace and Recall

ON-SITE AUDIT SQF 2000 AUDIT REPORT - SUPPLIER DETAILS

City: Country:

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E-mail address:

Company (Site) Address:

Overall Audit Rating

Design and Construction of Premises and Equipment

4.3 Control of Production

Zip Code:

Company name (Supplier):

CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Date Started:

Audit Type

Date Completed:

Certification Body Name: SQF Auditor Name: Technical Expert Name (if Applicable):

Products (copy from Product List):

SQF Certification No. (if Certified):

Element of SQF 2000 Code

SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS

4.1 Commitment

Food Safety Plan (FSP Audit Checklist)

Pre-requisite Programs

4.2 Specifications

Food Sector Categories (Select All that Apply):

Type of Site:

SQF Expert Name:

Audit Scope:

Exit Meeting (Name of key Personnel & Position):Entry Meeting (Name of Key Personnel & position):

SQF Database

• Linked to the SQF website• Comprehensive details of SQF Certified

Suppliers, SQF Auditors, SQF Experts, CB’s, TC’s, RR’s

• Interactive• Public and Password-protected access• Direct input of information by TCs and CBs

for real-time response • Contact Detail changes

Agro Paracas, S.AICA, Peru

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Modules: NilCompany ContactName:Address:Phone/fax:Email:

6 Monthly

Audit Report Number: 00121Auditor Name: Antonio Boreas

Cert Type: SQF2000 Cert No.: 10001Level: 3Audit Rating: GFood Sector Category: Growing and Production of Fresh ProduceProducts: Leafy vegetable

Case Studies

The SOTA Salmon Project

Salmon aquaculture is in the spotlight• Food Safety• Product Quality• Environmental Stewardship• Animal Care• Worker Health and Safety

Perception is realityDedicated adversariesWeakening of consumer confidence in the capacity of regulators to adequately assure safe foodTime for the industry to take control

The SOTA Salmon Project

SOTA Program designed specifically for salmon aquaculture to provide

assurance and demonstrate that farmed salmon

practices are responsible and that it produces safe,

quality salmon.

The SOTA Salmon Project

SQF 1000 certified farms will supply SQF 2000

certified Salmon processors to provide

seamless certification of the entire salmon

production and processing supply.

SQF for the salmon industry

Peru

Peru

Mexico

SASA Case study

SQF – Global Activity?

The SQF Program

• Is Internationally Recognized• Utilizes international accreditation protocols• Requires auditors to be qualified• Addresses conflict of interest issues• Is a food safety and quality management

program and not just a checklist• Enables suppliers to derive additional benefit

from its implementation• FMI is working to harmonize the many

different requirements involved in third party certification and to reduce the number of audits/inspections and their duplication

Benefits for Retailersand their Suppliers

Benefits to RetailersConfidence

– Audits conducted to established format– Registered Auditors– Audit & certification processes

Consistency– In the way audits are conducted– In the audit outcome– Comparing results

Access to details of SQF Certified Suppliers– List of all SQF Certified Suppliers– Password protected access to SQF Supplier certification status– Audit Summary Report and detailed Audit Report

Involvement in the ongoing development of SQF through the participation in the SQF Technical Advisory Council and Technical Sub-committees

Benefits for SuppliersReduce audit costsSystemize Operations

– Manage food safety and quality simultaneously and effectively

– Improve efficiency of their operations– Demonstrate ongoing responsibility and

commitment to supply safe, quality food

A Suppliers certification status is listed on the SQFI web site www.sqfi.com

Involvement in the ongoing development of SQF through the participation in the SQF Technical Advisory Council and Technical Sub-committees

Some DevelopmentsSQFI is in the process of establishing

Nacional de Tres de Febrero as a licensed SQF Training Centre in Argentina.

SQFI is in discussion with Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero to set a SQFI Regional Representative Office in Argentina

SQF Newsletter will be released to further inform stakeholders about developments with SQF globally and in Argentina

SQFI is holding the first SQF International Conference in Washington DC from 10-11 October 2006

SQF, A Tool to Build Trust

• Customers trust their retailers

• Retailers need to be confident of the products they sell to their customers

• SQF is an adaptable, method for retailers to achieve and maintain customer trust.

SQF CertifiedSupplier

Consumer Trust

Retailer Trust

Summary

FMI is working in partnership with its members and their suppliers to:

• maintain the integrity of the food supply;

•reduce the number of audits and their duplication; and

•minimize the cost to suppliers.

Muchos gratiasFor more information

www.sqfi.com