SQF - Quality Code

Formally SQF Level 3

Standard for sites already certified to an SQF Food Safety Code.

Can be combined with:

• Primary Production
• Manufacturing
• Storage and Distribution
• Manufacture of Food Packaging

Codes: 1, 3-22, 25-27, 31-34

* SQF Quality Code does not apply to the SQF - Retail Code

Summary of Changes

• Use the term “site” (rather than "supplier," "facility," etc.) to describe the entity described in the scope of certification used through out the Code.
• Quality elements (formerly level 3) now found in SQF Quality Code.
• The term "pre-requisite programs" has been changed to use "Good Manufacturing Practices/Good Distribution Practices/Good Agricultural Practices/Good Aquacultural Practices, etc." as appropriate
• Mandatory elements now designated as “(Mandatory)”

Review the Summary of Changes: SQF Quality Code