SQF Certification Process
As an accredited Certification body, Eurofins simplifies the process and provides expert knowledge with its experienced auditors. Outlined below are the certifications steps:
- Select desired SQF level and Food Sector Category
- Determine who will be your site’s SQF practitioner.
Note: SQF practitioner must be a company employee and have an understanding of the requirements of the SQF code and trained in HACCP - For first time certification, Eurofins can provide an optional pre-assessment of your facility prior to the certification audit. Inquiry further.
- Apply with Eurofins through the online application. This application establishes your account and provides necessary facility information for audit duration.
- Register your site on the SQF Reliance site.
- Receive quotation from Eurofins and agree to terms
- Schedule audit with auditor and receive audit agenda.
- Prepare for audit and ensure all documents necessary are available for the audit
- The initial certification audit takes place in two parts per the SQF code: Desk Audit and Facility Audit. The Desk Audit is recommended to be scheduled 30-45 days prior to the Facility audit to ensure enough time for closure of any findings.
- After the certification audit, close any findings within 14 days for majors and 30 days for minors.
- Eurofins reviews report and findings for a certification decision
- Certificate sent by email and mail
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Available upon request are Eurofins Scientific, Inc Food Safety Systems procedure for granting, maintaining, extending or reducing the scope, suspending, withdrawing or refusing certification.
