1. Food Safety Quality Management System Training Guide
SQF Code Module 11

2. SQF Code Certification Levels
The SQF Code is divided into three certification levels. Suppliers receive an SQF certificate for the level of certification achieved. 1: Food Safety Fundamentals 2: HACCP Food Safety Plans 3: Quality Management Systems
The SQF Code is divided into three certification levels.
Suppliers receive an SQF certificate for the level of certification achieved.
1: Food Safety Fundamentals
2: Certified HACCP Food Safety Plans
3: As Level 2 but with Comprehensive Quality Management Systems

3. SQF Code Certification Levels
Level 1 Food Safety Fundamentals: Entry level for new and developing businesses Level 2 Certified HACCP Based Food Safety Plans: Incorporates all Level 1 system requirements and additionally requires that a food safety risk analysis. Level 3 Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System: Incorporates all Level 1 and Level 2 elements and indicates that a food quality risk analysis has been implemented.
Level 1 Food Safety Fundamentals: Entry level for new and developing businesses covering only GAP/GMP/GDP requirements and Module 2 Food Safety Elements.
Level 2 Certified HACCP Based Food Safety Plans: Incorporates all Level 1 system requirements and additionally requires that a food safety risk analysis of the product and its associated processes has been completed to identify the hazards and the action taken to eliminate, prevent or reduce their occurrence. Includes Module 2 Food Safety System Elements.
Level 3 Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Management System: Incorporates all Level 1 and Level 2 system elements and indicates that a food quality risk analysis of the product and its associated process has been completed, that the actions taken to prevent the incidence of poor quality have been implemented. Includes Module 2 Food Safety System Elements.
All suppliers are required to meet buyer product specifications and the regulatory requirements of the country in which they operate and the countries in which their products are sold.

4. Route to SQF Certification1
Learn about the SQF Code 2
Select SQF Modules 3
Register in SQF Assessment Database (Reliance) 4
Designate an SQF Practitioner 5
Select certification Level 6
Document and Implement an SQF System 7
Select a Certification Body 8
Conduct a Pre-Assessment Audit
Route to SQF Certification
1 Learn about the SQF Code
2 Select SQF Modules
3 Register in SQF Assessment Database (Reliance)
4 Designate an SQF Practitioner
5 Select certification Level
6 Document and Implement an SQF System
7 Select a Certification Body
8 Conduct a Pre-Assessment Audit

5. SQF Code for Food Manufacturing
Module 11: Food Safety Fundamentals – Good Manufacturing Practices for Processing of Food Products
Module 2: SQF System Elements
The SQF Code has 2 relevant modules for food manufacturing:
Module 2: SQF System Elements
Module 11: Food Safety Fundamentals – Good Manufacturing Practices for Processing of Food Products

6. SQF Code Requirements Module 11
11.1 Site Requirements and Approval
The location of premises, buildings, operations and the land use must not affect hygiene & food safety.
Any measures established to maintain a suitable external environment should be monitored and reviewed.
The premises and operations on site should be approved by the relevant authority.
11.1 Site Requirements and Approval
The location of premises, buildings, operations and the land use must not affect hygiene & food safety.
Any measures established to maintain a suitable external environment should be monitored and reviewed.
The premises and operations on site should be approved by the relevant authority

7. SQF Code Requirements Module 11
Calibration The methods and responsibility for the calibration of measuring, test and inspection equipment used for key monitoring activities must be documented and implemented. Calibrated equipment must be protected from damage and unauthorized adjustment. Equipment must be calibrated to national or international reference standards.
Calibration
The methods and responsibility for the calibration of measuring, test and inspection equipment used for key monitoring activities must be documented and implemented.
Procedures must in place to control potentially affected products
when equipment is found to be out of calibration.
Calibrated equipment must be protected from damage and unauthorized adjustment.
Equipment must be calibrated to national or international reference standards.
Calibrations must be performed according to regulatory requirements and/or to the equipment manufacturers recommended schedule.
Calibration records should be maintained

8. SQF Code Requirements Module 11
Management of Pests and Vermin Pesticides and other toxic chemicals must be clearly labeled, securely stored and handled and applied by properly trained personnel with an understanding of the hazards involved. Pest control contractors must be approved and qualified.
Management of Pests and Vermin
Pesticides and other toxic chemicals must be clearly labeled, securely stored and handled and applied by properly trained personnel with a thorough understanding of the hazards involved.
Pest control contractors must:
Be licensed and approved
Use only trained and qualified personnel
Use only approved chemicals;
Provide a pest control management plan
Report to an authorized person
Provide a written report of their findings and treatments
Dispose of unused pest control chemicals and empty containers in accordance with regulatory requirements.

9. SQF Code Requirements Module 11
First Aid There should be first aid facilities to treat minor injuries and arrangements provided when a patient requires more specialized care.
First Aid
There should be first aid facilities to treat minor injuries and arrangements provided when a patient requires more specialized care.

10. SQF Code Requirements Module 11
Water Delivery The delivery of water within the premises must ensure potable water is not contaminated. Non-potable water must be controlled to prevent cross contamination between potable and non-potable water lines. Non-potable water pipes should be clearly identified Water Treatment Water treatment methods, equipment and materials must ensure water receives an effective treatment.
Water Delivery
The delivery of water within the premises must ensure potable water is not contaminated.
Non-potable water must be controlled to prevent cross contamination between potable and non-potable water lines.
Non-potable water pipes should be clearly identified.
Water Treatment
Water treatment methods, equipment and materials must ensure water receives an effective treatment.
Water treatment equipment and treated water should be monitored.