Implementing SQF Systems Edition 9 | Implementing SQF

Understand SQF Standards: Gain a thorough understanding of the SQF Code, including its structure, key requirements, and the certification process.

Implement Food Safety Management Systems: Learn how to develop, document, and implement an effective food safety management system in accordance with SQF standards.

Conduct Risk Assessments: Understand how to perform risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential food safety hazards within your organization.

Develop and Document Procedures: Learn how to create and maintain comprehensive food safety and quality documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and records.

Perform Internal Audits: Gain the skills necessary to conduct internal audits of your food safety system to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Prepare for Certification Audits: Understand the steps required to prepare for and successfully pass an SQF certification audit, including corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies.

Maintain Compliance: Learn how to maintain and continuously improve your food safety and quality system to ensure long-term compliance with SQF standards.

Food Safety Managers
Quality Assurance Professionals
Production Managers
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Anyone involved in the implementation and maintenance of a food safety management system

Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of the SQF program and food safety management.

Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on activities and group discussions to reinforce learning.

Certification Preparation: Receive guidance on preparing for the SQF certification audit and maintaining compliance.

Day 1

Welcome and Housekeeping
Course Objectives & Agenda
Introduction to SQF
Preparation for SQF Certification
The SQF Food safety code, System Elements

Day 2

The SQF Food safety code, System Elements

Day 3

Good Industry Practices (GMPs)

Day 4

Good Industry Practices (GMPs)
Maintaining SQF Certification
Next Steps
Wrap up

FAQs

Q1: How do I access the online training platform?

Once you complete the payment for the course, an email with a link to the online training platform will be sent to you. This email will include all the necessary details and instructions for accessing your course materials. If you do not receive the email shortly after payment, please check your spam or junk folder, or contact our support team for assistance.

Q2: Do I have to have a camera and microphone?

Yes, you must have a camera and microphone as the sessions are interactive and participants are encouraged to interact.

Q3: What if I cannot attend the training?

If you cannot attend the training, please inform us as soon as possible by contacting info@asifood.com or 1-800-477-0778. You have the option to enroll in the next class or get a refund. Refer to the refund policy.

Q4: Will the training session be recorded?

Training sessions are not recorded, and participants are not allowed to record the session.

Q5: How do I receive my Certificate of Attendance?

Upon successful completion of the course, including any required assessments or assignments, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. The certificate will be sent out to you via email that you used for registration in the course within a week.

Q6: Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my enrollment?

Our refund policy allows for cancellations up to 5 days before the course’s start date.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Harmeet Dosanjh is the Director of Training & Consulting Services at ASI, leveraging nearly two decades of food safety consulting and training experience to help businesses ensure safe and quality food for their customers. Harmeet’s expertise in regulatory compliance, HACCP, GFSI standards and quality assurance has allowed her to work with a variety of clients in the food industry, from small startups to multinational corporations.

Harmeet is an Approved Training Partner (ATP) for BRCGS, an SQFI Certified Trainer and Consultant, Lead Instructor for FSPCA Preventive Control for Human food, and an experienced FSSC trainer. She graduated with a master’s degree in food safety from Michigan State University and she’s well versed in the U.S, European, China Food Laws and Regulations with Global Regulations of food contact substances-Packaging.

Harmeet’s approach to food safety training and consulting is rooted in collaboration and partnership, often working closely with clients to curate customized solutions that meet their specific requirements. Whether it's developing and implementing a HACCP plan or FDA Food Safety Plan-Preventive control for human food, conducting a food safety internal audit, SOPs, forms or providing training, Harmeet is a true Food Safety and Quality Management System professional who’s committed to delivering results that exceed expectations.

ABOUT ASI TRAINING & CONSULTING, LLC

ASI Training & Consulting, LLC is the educational division of ASI, offering a variety of instructor-led virtual and on-demand self-paced food safety courses to help CPG companies of all sizes keep their employees well trained and informed. ASI Training & Consulting is a licensed SQF Training Center, with a collection of accredited SQF courses available. The offerings include: BRCGS training, HACCP, FSPCA Preventive Control of Human Food, Foreign Supplier Verification Program and specialized courses on Food Safety Culture, Environmental Monitoring, Food Defense, Internal Auditing Essentials and more.

As an official partner of Rootwurks, each course is carefully designed to take training to the next level using interactive EdTech to help employees learn and effectively retain important information.

In addition to e-learning and virtual/classroom instructor-led courses, on-site private training is also available and can be scheduled on a case-by-case basis through ASI Training & Consulting.

IMPLEMENTING SQF SYSTEMS