With SQF Edition 10 released and audits expected to follow, now is the time to understand what has changed and how those changes impact your food safety system. This course provides a structured, interactive approach to navigating the updated SQF Code and preparing for implementation.
Designed for SQF practitioners and food safety teams, this session goes beyond a high-level overview. You will explore key updates, such as change management, food safety culture assessment plans, and revised scoring approaches, while learning how to interpret requirements within the digitized Code.
Through guided activities and real-world discussions, participants will evaluate how Edition 10 applies to their site, identify potential gaps, and begin building a practical transition plan. This course is ideal for teams looking to take early, informed steps toward aligning their programs with the new Code.
✴Bundle & Save
Enroll in both SQF Edition 10 Conversion Course and Implementing SQF Systems for Manufacturing (July 6-7) OR Advanced SQF Practitioner (Sept 21-22) and save $135 USD.
Agenda
DAY 1
9:00
Course Objectives and agenda
Introduction and course objectives
Participant expectations and discussion
Which Code should I use
9:20
Navigating SQF Code Edition 10 Documents and Implementation Tools
Digital Code Experience
Live Code navigation exercises
Using the Code Selector and online resources
Guidance documents and checklists
9:45
Part A Changes & Audit Scoring
Updated Part A structure
Vertical audit approach and certification timelines
Complaints, appeals, and recall response updates
New risk-based scoring methodology
Core Clause designation and certification outcomes
Scoring activity
10:30
System Elements (Module 2) Changes
Interpreting SQF Code requirements
Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan
Change Management
Environmental Monitoring
Practical application discussions
11:30
Break
11:45
Implementation Strategy
Leading cross-functional change
Stakeholder mapping activity
12:30
Continuous Improvement Planning & Commitment
Using existing change management tools to implement improvements
Implementation planning activity
12:50
Summary and Next Steps
Reflection and discussion
Preparing your site for successful implementation
1:00
Closing
