March 21, 2016

TUV NORD now offers global SQF certification

TUV NORD GROUP now offers Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification for U.S. food producers, processors, distributors and brokers. TUV NORD is one of only three certifying bodies to offer this certification globally, the company said.Tuev-nord.svg

The SQF program from the Safe Quality Food Institute is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The SQF program offers certificates for primary production, food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management.

The SQF programs can also help prepare U.S. companies to comply with FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules put in place last year, the company said.

Some of the compliance areas include supplier controls, food safety planning, HACCP certifications, environmental monitoring and verification and validation.

TUV NORD GROUP, which has auditors in all GFSI categories, also offers combined GFSI audits, so that SQF and other certification programs, such as BRC or FSSC, can be conducted concurrently, for additional time savings and cost efficiencies, the company said.





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