Implementing SQF Systems

This GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) recognized program focuses on the Manufacturing sector (SQF Modules 2 and 11).

This training provides key understanding of the SQF Code Ed. 9 requirements.

Attendees will gain knowledge of the requirements to develop and implement a Food Safety Management System that meets the SQF Code requirements.

Before the course you must have read and reviewed a copy of the SQF Food Safety Code which is available free of charge at https://www.sqfi.com/resource-center/sqf-code-edition-9-downloads/

Pre-requisite: Knowledge of GMPs and formal 16-hour HACCP training

Verification: The trainer will provide an attendance certificate that will have the SQFI logo on it. It will specify that the training was provided on the Ed. 9 of the SQF Food Safety Code.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain understanding of the SQF Code (Ed.) for manufacturing facilities.
  • Create a knowledge base to facilitate the successful implementation of an SQF System.
  • Show how a HACCP-based approach manages food safety and quality hazards in an operation.
  • Know the process for SQF certification.

Basic SQF Agenda:

  1. Introduction to SQF
  2. Certification Process
  3. SQF Systems Elements (Module 2)
  4. Good Manufacturing Practices (Module 11)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Food industry managers, supervisors and team members responsible for food safety systems that work in manufacturing facilities that are currently certified or are seeking SQF Certification.

This course is delivered by an approved SQF Trainer.

Please click the following for a downloadable flyer of the Food Safety class schedule: Food Safety Spring 2025!

Cost

$799.00

Additional information

Class Dates

  • February 6th & 7th, 2025 – In-Person or Online option available!
    • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Each Day
    • Registration closes January 23rd, 2025

Cost

  • $455 ETP Price*
  • $799 Non-ETP

Instructor

  • Our partners at the Safe Food Alliance

Location

COS Tulare Campus
4999 E. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, Ca 93274
Building B: Room 223

Online via Zoom
You will be sent the Zoom invite closer to the date of the webinar after registration.

Tech Requirements
Please ensure that you have a mic and camera plugged in and each person logged into their own computer (please don’t have multiple people sitting in front of one computer and camera). This will still be a live class with the instructor presenting, and you are expected to stay in the online meeting during the whole class. There will be breaks as needed. This requirement is in place to ensure you are engaged with the material and with the trainer, absorbing the information and fully earning the certificate at the end.


Register Multiple Attendees

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Questions and Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at 559.688.3130 or trainingcenter@cos.edu ​

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