The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program is a leading global food safety and quality certification program developed in 1994 and now owned by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). The program is designed as a food safety program based on the systematic application of Codex HACCP principles and guidelines but includes quality to assure customers that a management system is in place to deliver Safe Quality Food that meets both their own and regulatory requirements.
The program has two standards based on the type of food supplier:
These Standards are recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and provide a link between primary producers, manufacturers, distributers and agents. They are also recognised by retailers and food service providers around the world who require HACCP food safety and quality management systems of their suppliers.
The Safe Quality Food Institute Mission: To deliver consistent, globally recognised food safety and quality certification programs based on sound scientific principles, consistently applied across all industry sectors, and valued by all stakeholders.
SQF Vision: To be the single most trusted source for global food safety and quality certification.
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AUS-QUAL proudly supports the following programmes: