Managing Risk through GFSI

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1 Managing Risk through GFSI January 31, 2011 Robert Garfield Senior Vice President SQF Institute

2 Discussion Points 1) Who is SQFI? 2) How SQFI operates 3) The SQF Codes 4) SQF Guidance a. Ethical Sourcing b. Logistics 5) Getting Started with SQF

3 Who is SQFI? SQFI = Safe Quality Food Institute SQF Scheme is Owned by Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Operated by the SQF Institute, a division of FMI Stakeholder input and oversight Technical Advisory Council (TAC) made up of segments from all stakeholders in industry (retailers, foodservice, suppliers, service providers) Technical Sub-committees stakeholder groups which develop documents for review by the TAC

4 SQF Active Certifications August % 4% 2% 2%1% 28% 58% US Aus Japan Canada Korea Mexico India

5 Managing the SQF Program Accreditation Body License FMI / SQF Institute Accredits Register Certification Body SQF Auditor Trains License Audits & Certifies SQF Certified Supplier Implements & Maintains SQF System SQF Consultant Trains SQF Practitioner SQF Training Centre & Regional Representative

6 Accreditation Requirements American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Independently accredits all Certifying Bodies (CB) Criteria: ISO/IEC 65 ISO/IEC Application Document Review Initial Assessment Evaluation for Accreditation Decision on Accreditation Continuing accreditation (12 months)

7 Certification Bodies for SQF in NA AIB Cert - ID DNV Eagle Registrations GFTC NCSI NSF International QMI SAI Global SCS SGS Silliker Stertiech TUV SUD America

8 Auditor Requirements Monitored by ANSI and SQFI Auditors tested by independent party (RABQSA) Requirements: Satisfactory food safety knowledge including a bachelor of food science for higher risk facilities HACCP certified training Auditor certified training SQF auditor training 5 years food industry experience Completion of at least 160 hours of audits

9 Food Sector Categories (FSC) For registration purposes, we have divided the food industry into 35 food sector categories (FSC) SQF registers auditors and consultants based on their work experience and expertise in specific food sector categories Example: Auditor - 5 years work experience or 20 audit days in high risk processes per FSC This ensures that only auditors and consultants with demonstrated expertise can perform requested service

10 The SQF Codes Both Standards have been benchmarked against the GFSI Benchmarking Document SQF 1000 HACCP based supplier assurance standard for primary producers SQF 2000 A HACCP supplier assurance standard for the manufacturing sector

11 The Codes in Outline Primary 4.0 SQF System Requirements Producer 4.1 Commitment 4.2 Documentation and Records 4.3 Specification and Product Development 4.4 Attaining Food Safety Food Quality Plan 4.5 Verification 4.6 ID/Trace/Recall 4.7 Site Security 4.8 Identity Preserved Foods 5.0 Food Safety Fundamentals 6.0 Pre-requisite Programs Manufacturer 7.0 Requirements for Hermetically sealed containers (SQF 2000 only) Three levels of certification

12 The SQF Program Level 3 Food Quality Plan HACCP for Quality Level 2 Food Safety Plan HACCP for Safety Level 1 Food Safety Fundamentals Premise & Equipment Pre-requisite Programs

13 SQF Level 3: Food Quality Plan Evaluated at Level 3 Plan outlines how food quality will be controlled and assured Quality Documented HACCP Method Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) Validation and verification of SOPs, WIs

14 Most Commonly Missed Questions Lack of Business Continuity Plan Physical aspect of the facility Employee hygiene practices Allergen control plan and practices (dry storage) Verification of training by supervisor Validations of pre-requisites Contracts for contract service providers

15 Ethical Sourcing Module Responsible Social Practices Responsible Environmental Practices Ethical Sourcing Food Defense

16 Ethical Sourcing Module Supplement to SQF certified suppliers Voluntary guidance Provides core set of requirements to guide a supplier Sources: Social Accountability Standard 8000 Global Social Compliance Program (GSCP) Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) Not currently accredited ANAB Discussions

17 Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document TAC- Sub-Committee Members Publix Supermarkets, Inc U.S. Foodservice Sysco Corporation Sterling Solutions, LLC SUPERLVALU INC The Staubach Company Wawa, Inc. Performance Food Group The Steritech Group Reinhart Food Service Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

18 Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document System Requirements Management Commitment Document Control and Records Specification and Product Development Attaining Food Safety Verification Product Identification, Trace and Recall Site Security Identity Preserved Foods Building and Equipment Design and Construction Pre-requisite Programs

19 Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document Key Changes: Key terms and definitions are identified Food Handling Areas N/A unless product is exposed. Guidance for re-packing and produce warehouse Product Development, Raw and Finished Product Specifications- mostly N/A Light fittings shatterproof applicable only in areas where product would be exposed In discussion Depth of food safety plan (HACCP) and Food Quality Plan. Allergen control applicable for re-packing operations

20 Food Wholesaling and Distribution Guidance Document Timeline Complete the distribution guidance document -March 1, 2011 Distribute the document to the TAC for review March 7, 2011; for 30 day comment Edit comments from TAC April 7-15, 2011 Post on the SQFI website for public comment (April 15, 2011; for 30 day comment period) Edit comments May 15-22, 2011 Committee final call on May 22, 2011 Post the final document on the SQFI website June 1, 2011

21 Getting Started with SQF

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25 Getting Started with SQF 1. Visit the SQF website: 2. Register your company with SQF 3. Learn about the Standard attend a classroom Implementing SQF 2000 Systems training (optional) 4. Designate an employee as the SQF Practitioner this will be the internal expert on SQF

26 Certification The Steps Pre-assessment On-site work, programs, policies and facility to conform with code Supplier chooses certifying body (CB) Supplier submits documents for review to CB Supplier facility audited by CB auditor Auditor reviews findings Findings reviewed by CB Certification granted or corrective action required before reassessment Certification, if granted, is valid for 12 months facilities must be audited every 12 month thereafter (6 months if marginal rating is given)

27 SQF Initial Certification Audit Document Review Done on-site or off-site ½ day to full day All policies, documents, and procedures are to be assessed, even those managed by corporate Facility Assessment Generally 1-3 day audits, depending on scope and size of facility Auditors must spend 80% of time in the facility, focus on interviews of key personnel, GMPs, implementation of programs reviewed, validations and records

28 Annual Costs to Suppliers for SQF Registration Fee for Certified Suppliers A Suppliers with a gross sales >$50Million $500 B Suppliers with a gross sales >$25Million<$50Million $400 C Suppliers with a gross sales >$5Million<$25Million $300 D Suppliers with a gross sales >$1Million<$5Million $200 E Suppliers with a gross sales >$100,000<$1Million $100 F Suppliers with a gross sales <$100,000 $25

29 Thank You Robert Garfield SVP SQFI/FMI