Implementing SQF Systems training courses
The first step in your facility achieving SQF certification is to clearly understand the SQF Food Safety Code. This course prepares participants to meet the SQF Practitioner requirements as defined in the SQF Code.
Practical activities provide attendees with the opportunity to align their existing programs with the SQF Food Safety Code and build an environment where food safety is a top priority.
This course is valuable for individuals responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety system and its culture of food safety which may include:
- Quality Assurance staff
- Plant/production managers and supervisors
- Technical personnel
- Regulatory personnel
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Key learning objectives
- Apply a HACCP-based approach to managing food safety hazards.
- Understand the processes and steps necessary for site SQF certification.
- Improve or align existing food safety programs to reflect the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code.
- Understand the interconnectedness of the SQF programs and how each contributes to an SQF system supported by a culture of food safety.
- Outline actions to ensure the success of the SQF food safety system.
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Course overview
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing is an SQF Approved Training Center and Certification Body, and all courses are delivered by SQF Certified Lead Instructors.
Duration
2-day course (16 hours total instruction time)
Outline
- Overview of the SQF certification program
- Understanding the code
- Applying HACCP/GMPs/Good Industry Standards
- Overview of quality standards
- Practitioner role
- Audit preparation
- Hands on activities throughout course
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for their records.
To validate your expertise in implementing and managing food safety systems, participants may take the optional exam (additional $85 fee) found here. More information on the exam may be found here.
Cancellations and refunds
Review our cancellation and refund policy here.
Course requirements
Participants should understand Good Manufacturing Practices and have completed a HACCP training course meeting the definition in the Glossary of the SQF Food Safety Code.
Virtual courses
Participants in all courses which are held virtually (live, instructor led) require an internet connection, computer (desktop or laptop), webcam, and microphone. You must be present via webcam (camera on) for the entire course to receive a certificate of completion. For the best course experience, we suggest you are in a place free from distractions and with a stable internet connection.
Face-to-face/in-person courses
Participants in all courses which are held in-person must be present for the entire course to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration fee
The registration fee for this course is $850.