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SQF_ Edition 8.1 (Advanced) - Food Safety
SQF_ Edition 8.1 (Advanced) - Food Safety
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2.1.1 Food Safety Policy (Mandatory)
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Senior site management shall prepare and
implement a policy statement that outlines
as a minimum the:
2.1.3.4
Management Records of all management reviews and
Review updates shall be maintained.
2.1.3 Management Review, Review
2.1.4.4
Complaint Records of customer complaints and their
Management investigations shall be maintained.
2.1.4 Complaint Management Review
2.2.2.3
Document Documents shall be safely stored and
Control readily accessible.
2.2.2.3
Document Documents shall be safely stored and
Control readily accessible.
2.2.2 Document Control Review
2.3.1.2
Product
Development New products shall be validated for shelf
and life, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and
Realization customer requirements.
2.3.1.2
Product
Development New products shall be validated for shelf
and life, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and
Realization customer requirements.
2.3.1.3
Product
Development Records for new products validation, shelf
and life and final approvals shall be
Realization maintained.
2.3.1 Product Development and Realization Review
2.3.2.1 Raw
and Specifications for food contact packaging
Packaging and agricultural/aquaculture inputs shall
Materials be documented and kept current.
2.3.2.2 Raw
and All food contact packaging and
Packaging agricultural/aquaculture inputs shall
Materials comply with the relevant legislation.
2.3.2.5 Raw
and
Packaging
the form of a declaration of continued
guarantee of compliance, a certificate of
conformance, or a certificate from the
applicable regulatory agency; and
ii. In the absence of a certificate of
conformance, certificate of analysis, or
letter of guarantee, tests and analyses to
2.3.2.5 Raw confirm the absence of potential chemical
and migration from the packaging to the food
Packaging contents shall be conducted and records
Materials maintained.
2.3.2.6 Raw
and Finished product labels shall be accurate,
Packaging comply with the relevant legislation and be
Materials approved by qualified company personnel.
2.3.2.7 Raw
and A register of current packaging materials
Packaging and agricultural input specifications and
Materials labels shall be maintained.
2.3.2 Raw and Packaging Materials Review
2.3.3.2
Contract A register of all contract service
Service specifications shall be maintained and
Providers kept current.
2.3.3 Contract Service Providers Review
2.3.4 Contract Farms/Producers
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
2.3.4.2
Contract A register of all contract service
Farms/ specifications shall be maintained and
Producers kept current.
2.3.4 Contract Farms/Producers Review
2.3.5.2
Finished
Product A register of finished product
Specifications specifications shall be maintained.
2.3.5 Finished Product Specifications Review
2.4.3.17 Food
Safety Plan
known) prescribe a food safety control
methodology other than the Codex
Alimentarius Commission HACCP
guidelines, the food safety team shall
implement food safety plans that meet
2.4.3.17 Food both Codex and food regulatory
Safety Plan requirements.
2.4.3 Food Safety Plan Review
i. Agreed specifications;
ii. Reference to the rating of the level of
risk applied to the approved supplier;
iii. A summary of the food safety controls
implemented by the approved supplier;
iv. Methods for granting approved supplier
status;
v. Methods and frequency of monitoring
approved suppliers;
vi. Details of the certificates of
conformance if required, and
2.4.4.8 vii. Methods and frequency of reviewing
Approved approved supplier performance and
Supplier status.
Program
2.4.4.10
Approved A register of approved supplier and
Supplier records of inspections and audits of
Program approved suppliers shall be maintained.
2.4.4.10
Approved A register of approved supplier and
Supplier records of inspections and audits of
Program approved suppliers shall be maintained.
2.5.1.1
Validation
and
Effectiveness
documented and implemented. The
methods applied shall ensure that:
2.5.1.2
Validation
and Records of all validation activities shall be
Effectiveness maintained.
2.5.1 Validation and Effectiveness Review
2.5.2.3
Verification Records of the verification of monitoring
Activities activities shall be maintained.
2.5.2.3
Verification Records of the verification of monitoring
Activities activities shall be maintained.
2.5.1 Verification Activities
2.5.3.2
Corrective Records of all investigation and resolution
and of non-conformities including their
Preventative corrections and corrective action shall be
Action maintained.
2.5.3 Corrective and Preventative Action Review
2.5.4.2
Product On-site personnel that conduct product
Sampling, testing shall participate in an applicable
Inspection proficiency testing program at least
and Analysis annually to ensure accuracy of results.
2.5.4.2
Product On-site personnel that conduct product
Sampling, testing shall participate in an applicable
Inspection proficiency testing program at least
and Analysis annually to ensure
Where external accuracy are
laboratories of results.
utilized to
conduct input or product analysis, the
2.5.4.3 laboratories shall be accredited to ISO
Product 17025 or an equivalent national standard,
Sampling, and shall be included on the site's contract
Inspection service specifications register (refer to
and Analysis 2.3.3.1)
2.5.4 Product Sampling, Inspection and Analysis Review
Section Details
scheduling and conducting internal audits Initial Response Evidence
to verify the effectiveness of the SQF
System will be documented and
implemented. Internal audits will be
conducted at least annually. The methods
applied will make sure:
2.6.1.2
Product Product Identification records are
Identification maintained.
2.6.1 Product Identification Review
2.6.2 Product Trace (Mandatory)
2.9.3 Instructions
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Instructions will be available in the
languages relevant to the staff, explaining
how all tasks critical to meeting regulatory
compliance, the maintenance of food
2.9.3.1 safety and process efficiency are to be
Instructions performed.
2.9.3 Instructions Review
2.9.5 Language
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
2.9.7.1
Training A training skills register describing who
Skills has been trained in relevant skills will be
Register maintained.
2.9.7 Training Skills Register Review
5.2.5.4
Buildings for
Storage of
Feed,
Agricultural Veterinary medicines and medical
Chemicals, equipment shall be stored in a secure area
and and accessed only by authorized
Equipment personnel.
5.2.5 Buildings for Storage of Feed, Agricultural Chemicals, and Equipment Review
5.2.7.4
Vehicles, Water tanks and troughs shall be cleaned
Equipment at a sufficient frequency, as per 5.2.12, so
and Utensils as not be a source of contamination.
5.2.8 Maintenance
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Section Details
The methods and responsibility for the Initial Response Evidence
cleaning of animal housing, pens, yards,
lairages, feed contact equipment, animal
health equipment, and sanitary facilities
shall be documented and implemented.
Consideration shall be given to:
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning; and
Who is responsible for the evaluation of
5.2.12.1 cleaning.
5.3.2.1
water, hand soap, disposable towels or
effective hand drying device, waste bins
and a tank that captures used hand wash
water for disposal(if not connected to a
drain) shall be provided inside or adjacent
to toilet facilities;
Signage in appropriate languages shall be
provided adjacent to hand wash basins
instructing people to wash their hands
after each toilet visit;
Racks for protective clothing used by farm
employees shall be provided;
Toilets shall be located so as to provide
easy access for farm workers;
Toilet and wash stations shall be
maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition.
5.3.2.1
5.3.5 Visitors
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
5.3.6 Amenities
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
5.4.2.3
feed and uncontaminated water at all
times;
Animals are herded and housed in such a
way as to avoid damage or stress to the
animals;
Animal manure and contaminated yard
water is regularly removed and stored;
Measures to inspect for physical hazards
and procedures to remove physical
hazards are in place;
Diseased or medicated animals are
segregated from healthy animals; and
Personnel dealing with or treating
diseased animals do not come into contact
5.4.2.3 with healthy animals.
5.6.3 Transport
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
5.7.2.3
destination markets;
Demonstrate competence and knowledge
of the various methods of administering
medications and compliance with
withholding periods; and
Maintain a current medication register and
keep records of all medication purchased
5.7.2.3 and used.
6.2.3 Construction and Storage of Machinery, Conveyors, Harvesting and Processing Equipment
Section Details
Product contact surfaces on conveyors, Initial Response Evidence
harvesting and processing equipment on
vessels or on aquaculture farms shall be
designed and constructed to allow for the
efficient handling of products. Surfaces in
direct contact with products shall be
constructed of materials that will not
6.2.3.1 contribute a food or feed safety risk.
6.2.5 Maintenance
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning; and
Who is responsible for the evaluation of
6.2.9.1 cleaning.
indicating the frequency of verifying the
effectiveness of the cleaning of vessels,
containers, fish/shellfish contact
equipment, animal health equipment, and
sanitary facilities, and indicating who is
responsible for completing verification
6.2.9.2 activities.
6.3.6 Amenities
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
6.5.1.3
hazards to the water supply from source
through to application, establish
acceptance criteria for the monitoring of
water and validate and verify the integrity
of the water used to ensure it is fit for the
6.5.1.3 purpose.
6.5.3.1
for aquaculture shall also be tested for
heavy metals and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs).
The water management plan shall include
the following:
6.6.3 Transport
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
7.2.3.7
temperature monitoring equipment or
suitable temperature monitoring device
that is located so as to monitor the
warmest part of the room and is fitted with
a temperature gauge that is easily
7.2.3.7 readable and accessible.
7.2.7 Maintenance
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning; and
Who is responsible for the evaluation of
7.2.11.1 cleaning.
A schedule shall be prepared indicating
the frequency of verifying the
effectiveness of the cleaning of product
contact surfaces, field harvesting
equipment and sanitary facilities and
indicating who is responsible for
7.2.11.1 completing verification activities.
7.3.5 Visitors
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
All visitors (including management and
maintenance employees) shall be required
to remove jewelry and other loose objects
and wear suitable protective clothing
around product growing, harvesting, or
7.3.5.1 storage areas.
7.3.6 Amenities
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
7.4.1Pre-Harvest Assessment
Section Details
A pre-harvest risk assessment procedure Initial Response Evidence
shall be documented and implemented
and describes when the assessment is
performed and identifies those conditions
that may be reasonably likely to result in
physical, chemical, or biological
7.4.1.1 contamination.
Preventive controls;
Monitoring and verification procedures;
Corrective actions; and
Documentation.
7.5.7 Ice
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
7.6.2 Transport
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
7.7.1Fertilizer Management
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
7.7.4.2
limits allowable in destination markets;
Use only chemicals approved for
cultivation of the specified products, and
approved for use in the intended market;
and
Demonstrate competence and knowledge
of chemical application and crop
7.7.4.2 withholding
be maintainedperiods.
and include:
8.2.5 Maintenance
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning; and
Who is responsible for the evaluation of
8.2.9.1 cleaning.
A schedule shall be prepared indicating
the frequency of verifying the
effectiveness of the cleaning of product
contact surfaces, harvesting equipment
and sanitary facilities and indicating who is
responsible for completing verification
8.2.9.2 activities.
8.3.5 Visitors
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
8.3.6 Amenities
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
8.5.2.1
through to application, establish
acceptance criteria for the monitoring of
water and validate and verify the integrity
of the water used to ensure it is fit for the
8.5.2.1 purpose.
8.5.2 Irrigation Water Review
Preventive controls;
Monitoring and verification procedures;
Corrective actions; and
Documentation.
Water testing shall be part of the water
management plan, as directed by the
water risk assessment and current
industry standards or regulations for the
8.5.5.1 commodity being grown.
8.6.2 Transport
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
loading, transport and unloading of crops
shall be documented and implemented.
Product integrity is maintained, and
practices include:
8.7.1.3
amendment a suitable distance from the
crop or by the utilization of other physical
8.7.1.3 barriers.
8.7.2.2
Good Agricultural Practice;
Equipment used for soil amendment
application is maintained in good condition
and calibrated to ensure accurate
application;
Records of all equipment maintenance
and calibration are maintained;
Signage complies with national and local
codes of practice; and
Sufficient data is recorded to provide a
detailed record of soil amendment
8.7.2.2 applications.
8.7.2 Soil Amendment Review
8.7.4.2
limits allowable in destination markets;
Use only chemicals approved for
cultivation of specific crops and approved
for use in the intended market or country
of destination; and
Demonstrate competence and knowledge
of chemical application and crop
8.7.4.2 withholding
be maintainedperiods.
and include:
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2.1.1 Food Safety Policy (Mandatory) Initial
Section Details Response Evidence
2.1.3.4
Management Records of all management reviews and
Review updates shall be maintained.
2.1.3 Management Review, Review
2.1.4 Complaint Management (Mandatory) Initial
Section Details Response Evidence
2.1.4.4
Complaint Records of customer complaints and their
Management investigations shall be maintained.
2.1.4 Complaint Management Review
2.2.2.3
Document Documents shall be safely stored and
Control readily accessible.
2.2.2 Document Control Review
2.3.1.2
Product
Development New products shall be validated for shelf
and life, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and
Realization customer requirements.
2.3.1.3
Product
Development Records for new products validation, shelf
and life and final approvals shall be
Realization maintained.
2.3.1 Product Development and Realization Review
2.3.2.1 Raw
and Specifications for food contact packaging
Packaging and agricultural/aquaculture inputs shall
Materials be documented and kept current.
2.3.2.2 Raw
and All food contact packaging and
Packaging agricultural/aquaculture inputs shall
Materials comply with the relevant legislation.
2.3.2.6 Raw
and Finished product labels shall be accurate,
Packaging comply with the relevant legislation and be
Materials approved by qualified company personnel.
2.3.2.7 Raw
and A register of current packaging materials
Packaging and agricultural input specifications and
Materials labels shall be maintained.
2.3.2 Raw and Packaging Materials Review
2.9.3 Instructions
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
Instructions shall be available in the
languages relevant to the staff, explaining
how all tasks critical to meeting regulatory
compliance, the maintenance of food
safety, and process efficiency are to be
2.9.3.1 performed.
2.9.3 Instructions Review
Participant name;
Skills description;
Description of the training provided;
Date training completed;
Trainer or training provider; and
Supervisor’s verification that the training
was completed, and that the trainee is
2.9.7.1 competent to complete the required tasks.
A training skills register describing who
has been trained in relevant skills shall be
maintained. The register shall indicate the:
Participant name;
Skills description;
Description of the training provided;
Date training completed;
Trainer or training provider; and
Supervisor’s verification that the training
was completed, and that the trainee is
2.9.7.1 competent to complete the required tasks.
2.9.7 Training Skills Register Review
3.2.4.1
present a product contamination risk, and
with no open grates directly above
exposed feed product surfaces. They shall
3.2.4.1 be kept clean (refer to 3.2.13.1).
3.2.4 Stairs, Catwalks and Platforms Review
3.2.8 Ventilation
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.2.11Calibration
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.2.12Pest Prevention
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning;
Methods used to confirm and record the
correct concentrations of detergents and
The methods and responsibility for the
cleaning of the feed handling and
processing equipment and environment,
storage areas, staff amenities and toilet
facilities shall be documented and
implemented. Consideration shall be given
to:
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning;
Methods used to confirm and record the
correct concentrations of detergents and
sanitizers; and
The responsibility and methods used to
verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and
3.2.13.1 sanitation program.
3.3.1Personnel
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.3.2Hand Washing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.3.3Clothing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.3.5Visitors
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.3.7Change Rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.3.9Lunch-rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.4.1.1
following processing practices:
3.4.2
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.4.3Application of Medicines
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.5.2Water Quality
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.5.3Water Delivery
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.5.4Water Treatment
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.5.5Analysis
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.6.8Loading
Section Details
Vehicles (e.g. trucks/vans/containers) Initial Respons Evidence
used for transporting feed shall be
inspected prior to loading to ensure they
are clean, in good repair, suitable for the
purpose and free from conditions that may
impact negatively on the safety of the
3.6.8.1 product.
3.6.9Unloading
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.7.3Thawing of Food
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
3.8.1Location
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
On site laboratories conducting chemical
and microbiological analysis that may
pose a risk to product safety, shall be
located separate from any feed processing
or handling activity and designed to limit
3.8.1.1 access only to authorized personnel.
A self-closing device;
An effective air curtain;
An insect-proof screen;
An insect-proof annex;
Adequate sealing around trucks in docking
4.2.7.3 areas.
External doors, including overhead dock
doors in food handling areas used for
product, pedestrian or truck access shall
be insect-proofed by at least one or a
combination of the following methods:
A self-closing device;
An effective air curtain;
An insect-proof screen;
An insect-proof annex;
Adequate sealing around trucks in docking
4.2.7.3 areas.
4.2.8Ventilation
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.2.11Calibration
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.2.12Pest Prevention
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning;
Methods used to confirm the correct
concentrations of detergents and
sanitizers; and
The responsibility and methods used to
verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and
4.2.13.1 sanitation program.
4.3.1Personnel
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.2Hand Washing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.3Clothing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.6Staff Amenities
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.7Change Rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.8Laundry
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.10 Lunch-rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.3.10.2
seating;
Equipped with a sink serviced with hot and
cold potable water for washing utensils;
and
Kept clean and free from waste materials
4.3.10.2 and pests.
Where outside eating areas are provided,
they should be kept clean and free from
waste materials and maintained in a
manner that minimizes the potential for
introduction of contamination into site and
4.3.10.3 pest attraction.
Signage in appropriate languages
instructing people to wash their hands
before entering the pet food processing
areas shall be provided in a prominent
position in lunch-rooms and at lunch-
4.3.10.4 rooms and at lunch-room exits.
4.3.10 Lunch-rooms Review
4.4.1.1
be through the personnel access doors
only;
All doors are to be kept closed. Doors
shall not be left open for extended periods
when access for waste removal or
receiving of product/ingredient/packaging
is required;
The wearing of false fingernails or
fingernail polish is not permitted when
handling pet food;
Writing instruments and other lose items
are not permitted in outer garments where
they could contaminate product;
Packaging material, product, and
ingredients shall be kept in appropriate
containers as required and off the floor;
Waste shall be contained in the bins
identified for this purpose and removed
from the processing area on a regular
basis and not left to accumulate; and
Staff shall not eat or taste any product
being processed in the pet food
handling/contact zone, except as noted in
4.4.1.1 element 4.4.1.2.
4.5.2Water Treatment
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.5.3Ice Supply
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.5.4Water Quality
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.6.2Cold Storage, Freezing and Chilling of Pet Foods and Pet Food Ingredients
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.6.6Loading
Section Details
Vehicles (e.g. trucks/vans/containers) Initial Respons Evidence
used for transporting pet food shall be
inspected prior to loading to ensure they
are clean, in good repair, suitable for the
purpose and free from odors or other
conditions that may impact negatively on
4.6.6.1 the product.
4.6.7Transport
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
Refrigerated units shall maintain the pet
food at the required temperatures. The
unit’s temperature settings shall be set,
checked and recorded before loading and
the core product temperature should be
recorded at regular intervals during
4.6.7.1 loading as appropriate.
Refrigerated units shall maintain the pet
food at the required temperatures. The
unit’s temperature settings shall be set,
checked and recorded before loading and
the core product temperature should be
recorded at regular intervals during
4.6.7.1 loading as appropriate.
4.6.8Unloading
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
4.8.1Location
Section Details
On site laboratories conducting chemical Initial Respons Evidence
and microbiological analysis that may
pose a risk to product safety, shall be
located separate from any pet food
processing or handling activity and
designed to limit access only to authorized
4.8.1.1 personnel.
Provisions shall be made to isolate and
contain all laboratory waste held on the
premises and manage it separately from
pet food waste. Laboratory wastewater
outlet shall as a minimum be down stream
of drains that service pet food processing
4.8.1.2 and handling areas.
9.1.1Premises Location
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.2.1Housing of Livestock
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.2.6.2
recessed into or fitted flush with the
ceiling. Where fittings cannot be recessed,
structures must be protected from
accidental breakage, manufactured from
cleanable materials and addressed in the
9.2.6.2 cleaning and sanitation program.
A self-closing device;
An effective air curtain;
An insect-proof screen;
An insect-proof annex; and
Adequate sealing around trucks in docking
9.2.8.3 areas.
9.2.9Ventilation
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.2.12 Calibration
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
What is to be cleaned;
The methods and responsibility for the
effective cleaning of the product handling
equipment and environment, storage
areas, staff amenities and toilet facilities
shall be documented and implemented.
Consideration shall be given to:
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning;
Methods used to confirm the correct
concentrations of detergents and
sanitizers; and
The responsibility and methods used to
verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and
9.2.14.1 sanitation program.
9.3.1 Personnel
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.3.3 Clothing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.3.5 Visitors
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.3.9Sanitary Facilities
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.4.3.2
shall not be left open for extended periods
when access for waste removal or
receiving of product/ingredient/packaging
is required;
Packaging material, product, and
ingredients shall be kept in appropriate
containers as required and off the floor;
Waste shall be contained in the bins
identified for this purpose and removed
from the processing area on a regular
9.4.3.2 basis and not left to accumulate.
9.4.3 Staff Engaged in Food Handling and Processing OperationsReview
9.5.3Water Treatment
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.5.4Ice Supply
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.5.6Air Quality
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.6.1Animal Transport
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.6.8Loading
Section Details
Vehicles (e.g. trucks/vans/containers) Initial Respons Evidence
used for transporting products shall be
inspected prior to loading to ensure they
are clean, in good repair, suitable for the
purpose and free from odors or other
conditions that may impact negatively on
9.6.8.1 the products.
9.6.9Transport
Section Details
Refrigerated units shall maintain the Initial Respons Evidence
product at required temperatures and the
unit’s temperature settings shall be set,
checked and recorded before loading and
core product temperatures recorded at
regular intervals during loading as
9.6.9.1 appropriate.
The refrigeration unit shall be operational
at all times and checks completed of the
unit’s operation, the door seals and the
storage temperature at regular intervals
9.6.9.2 during transit.
9.6.9Transport Review
9.6.10Unloading
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
9.8.1Location
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
A self-closing device;
An effective air curtain;
An insect-proof screen;
An insect-proof annex and
Adequate sealing around trucks in docking
10.2.7.3 areas.
or other traps and baits shall be located so
as not to present a contamination risk to
product, packaging, containers or product
handling equipment. Poison rodenticide
bait shall not be used inside product
handling, or food/food packaging storage
10.2.7.4 areas.
10.2.7Dust, Insect, and Vermin Proofing Review
10.2.8Ventilation
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.2.11Calibration
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.2.12Pest Prevention
Section Details
integrated pest prevention shall be Initial Respons Evidence
documented and effectively implemented.
The premises, surroundings, storage
facilities, machinery and equipment shall
be kept free of waste or accumulated
debris so as not to attract pests and
10.2.12.1 vermin.
10.2.12.3
that are found to be contaminated by pest
activity shall be effectively disposed of,
and the source of pest infestation
investigated and resolved. Records shall
be kept of the disposal, investigation, and
10.2.12.3 resolution.
for the development, implementation and
maintenance of the pest prevention
program;
Record pest sightings and trend the
frequency of pest activity to target
pesticide applications;
Outline the methods used to prevent pest
problems;
Outline the pest elimination methods;
Outline the frequency with which pest
status is to be checked;
Include on a site map the identification,
location, number and type of bait stations
set;
List the chemicals used (they are required
to be approved by the relevant authority
and their Safety Data Sheets (SDS) made
available);
Outline the methods used to make staff
aware of the bait control program and the
measures to take when they come into
contact with a bait station;
Outline the requirements for staff
awareness and training in the use of pest
and vermin control chemicals and baits;
and
Measure the effectiveness of the program
to verify the elimination of applicable
10.2.12.4 pests.
10.3.2Hand Washing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.3.3Clothing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.3.5Visitors
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.3.6Staff Amenities
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.3.7Change Rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.3.8Sanitary Facilities
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.3.9Lunch-rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.5.1Water Supply
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.5.2Water Treatment
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.5.3Ice Supply
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.5.4Water Quality
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
10.6.1.5
be undertaken to ensure there is no risk to
the integrity of those goods or
contamination or adverse effect on food
10.6.1.5 safety.
Records shall be available to validate
alternate or temporary control measures
for the storage of raw materials,
ingredients, packaging materials,
equipment, chemicals, or finished
10.6.1.6 products.
10.6.1Storage and Handling of Product Review
10.6.6Loading
Section Details
Vehicles (e.g. trucks/vans/containers) Initial Respons Evidence
used for transporting products shall be
inspected prior to loading to ensure they
are clean, in good repair, suitable for the
purpose and free from odors or other
conditions that may impact negatively on
10.6.6.1 the product.
10.6.8Unloading
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.2.5.2
shatterproof covering or fitted with
protective covers and recessed into or
fitted flush with the ceiling. Where fittings
cannot be recessed, structures must be
protected from accidental breakage,
manufactured from cleanable materials
and addressed in the cleaning and
11.2.5.2 sanitation program.
A self-closing device;
An effective air curtain;
An insect-proof screen;
An insect-proof annex;
Adequate sealing around trucks in docking
11.2.7.3 areas.
11.2.8Ventilation
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.2.11Calibration
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.2.12.9
reused;
Empty containers are labeled, isolated and
securely stored while awaiting collection;
and
Unused and obsolete chemicals are
stored under secure conditions while
waiting authorized disposal by an
11.2.12.9 approved vendor.
11.2.12Pest Prevention Review
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning;
Methods used to confirm the correct
concentrations of detergents and
sanitizers, and
The responsibility and methods used to
verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and
11.2.13.1 sanitation program.
11.3.1 Personnel
Section Details
Personnel who are carriers or are known Initial Respons Evidence
to have been carriers of infectious
diseases that present a health risk to
others through the packing or storage
11.3.1.1
others through the packing or storage
processes shall not engage in the
processing or packing of food or enter
11.3.1.1 storage areas
In the event of where food
an injury is exposed.
which causes
spillage of bodily fluid, a properly trained
employee shall ensure that all affected
areas including handling and processing
areas have been adequately cleaned and
that all materials and products have been
11.3.1.2 quarantined and disposed of.
11.3.3Clothing
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.3.5Visitors
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.3.7Change Rooms
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.3.9Sanitary Facilities
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.5.1Water Supply
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.5.2Water Treatment
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.5.3Ice Supply
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.5.4Water Quality
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.5.5.2
come into contact with food or food
contact surfaces shall be maintained and
regularly monitored for quality and
11.5.5.2 applicable food safety hazards.
11.5.5The Quality of Air and Other Gases Review
11.6.6Loading
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.6.7Transport
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
Refrigerated units shall maintain the food
at required temperatures and the unit’s
temperature settings shall be set, checked
and recorded before loading and product
temperatures recorded at regular intervals
11.6.7.1 during loading as appropriate.
The refrigeration unit shall be operational
at all times and checks completed of the
unit’s operation, the
door seals and the storage temperature at
11.6.7.2 regular intervals during transit.
11.6.7Transport Review
11.6.8Unloading
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.7.1Process Flow
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
The process flow shall be designed to
prevent cross-contamination and
organized so there is a continuous flow of
product through the process. The flow of
personnel shall be managed such that the
11.7.1.1 potential for contamination is minimized.
11.7.1Process Flow Review
11.7.2 Receipt of Raw and Packaging Materials and Ingredients
Section Details
Dry ingredients and packaging shall be Initial Respons Evidence
received and stored separately from
frozen and chilled raw materials to ensure
there is no cross-contamination.
Unprocessed raw materials shall be
received and segregated to ensure there
11.7.2.1 is no cross-contamination.
11.7.2 Receipt of Raw and Packaging Materials and Ingredients Review
11.7.3Thawing of Food
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
11.8.1 Location
Section Details Initial Respons Evidence
On site laboratories conducting chemical
and microbiological analysis that may
pose a risk to product safety, shall be
located separate from any food processing
or handling activity and designed to limit
11.8.1.1 access only to authorized personnel.
Provisions shall be made to isolate and
contain all laboratory waste held on the
premises and manage it separately from
food waste. Laboratory wastewater outlet
shall as a minimum be down stream of
drains that service food processing and
11.8.1.2 handling areas.
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Section Details Initial Response Evidence
2.1.3.4
Management Records of all management reviews and
Review updates shall be maintained.
2.1.3.4
Management Records of all management reviews and
Review updates shall be maintained.
2.1.3 Management Review, Review
2.1.4.4
Complaint Records of customer complaints and their
Management investigations shall be maintained.
2.1.4 Complaint Management Review
2.4.3.17
implement food safety plans that meet
both Codex and food regulatory
2.4.3.17 requirements.
2.4.3 Food Safety Plan Review
2.9.3 Instructions
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
2.9.5 Language
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Participant name;
Skills description;
Description of the training provided;
A training skills register describing who
has been trained in relevant skills shall be
maintained. The register shall indicate the:
Participant name;
Skills description;
Description of the training provided;
Date training completed;
Trainer or training provider; and
Supervisor’s verification the training was
completed and that the trainee is
2.9.7.1 competent to complete the required tasks.
2.9.7 Training Skills Register Review
12.2.6 Ventilation
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
12.2.10.4
Outline the frequency with which pest
status is to be checked;
Include on a site map the identification,
location, number and type of bait stations
set;
List the chemicals used (they are required
to be approved by the relevant authority
and their Safety Data Sheets (SDS) made
available);
Outline the methods used to make staff
aware of the bait control program and the
measures to take when they come into
contact with a bait station;
Outline the requirements for staff
awareness and training in the use of pest
and vermin control chemicals and baits;
and
Measure the effectiveness of the program
to verify the elimination of applicable
12.2.10.4 pests.
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning; and
The responsibility and methods used to
verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and
12.2.11.1 sanitation program.
12.3.3 Clothing
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
12.3.5 Visitors
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
12.3.8.1
handling area via an airlock vented to the
exterior or through an adjoining room;
Sufficient in number for the maximum
number of staff;
Constructed so that they can be easily
cleaned and maintained; and
12.3.8.1 Kept clean
Sanitary and tidy.
drainage shall not be connected
to any other drains within the premises
and shall be directed to a septic tank or a
sewerage system. Procedure shall be
documented and implemented to properly
manage sewage back-ups in order to
12.3.8.2 minimize the potential for contamination.
12.5.5 Analysis
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Microbiological analysis of the water and
ice supply that is in contact with food or
food contact surfaces shall be conducted
to verify the cleanliness of the supply, the
monitoring activities and the effectiveness
12.5.5.1 of the treatment measures implemented.
12.6.8.3
settings shall be set, checked and
recorded before loading and product
temperatures monitored at regular
12.6.8.3 intervals during loading as appropriate.
12.6.8 Staging and Loading Review
12.6.9 Transport
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
12.7.2 Receiving
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Prior to opening the doors the food
transport vehicle’s refrigeration unit
storage temperature settings and
operating temperature shall be checked
and recorded. Receiving shall be
completed efficiently and product
temperatures shall be recorded at the
commencement of unloading and at
12.7.2.1 regular intervals during unloading.
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2.1.1 Food Safety Policy (Mandatory)
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
2.1.2.5
Management
Responsibility
Code;
Be competent to implement and maintain
HACCP based risk management plans;
and
Have an understanding of the SQF Food
Safety Code for Manufacture of Food
2.1.2.5 Packaging and the requirements to
Management implement and maintain SQF System
Responsibility relevant to food
Senior site sector category
management 27. the
shall ensure
training needs of the site are resourced,
implemented and meet the requirements
outlined in 2.9, and that site personnel
2.1.2.6 have met the required competencies to
Management carry out those functions affecting the
Responsibility legality and safety of food products.
2.1.4.4
Complaint Records of customer complaints and their
Management investigations shall be maintained.
2.1.4 Complaint Management Review
2.1.5.1 Crisis
Management
Planning
impact the site's ability to manufacturer
and deliver safe food packaging, shall be
documented by senior site management
2.1.5.1 Crisis outlining the methods and responsibility
Management the site shall implement to cope with such
Planning a business crisis.
A senior site manager responsible for
decision making, oversight and initiating
actions arising from a crisis management
incident;
The nomination and training of a crisis
management team;
The controls implemented to ensure a
response does not compromise product
safety;
The measures to isolate and identify
product affected by a response to a crisis;
The measures taken to verify the
acceptability of packaging prior to release;
The preparation and maintenance of a
current crisis alert contact list, including
supply chain customers;
Sources of legal and expert advice; and
The responsibility for internal
2.1.5.2 Crisis communications and communicating with
Management authorities, external organizations and
Planning media.
2.1.5.4 Crisis
Management Records of reviews of the crisis
Planning management plan shall be maintained.
2.1.5 Crisis Management Planning Review
2.2.2.3
Document Documents shall be safely stored and
Control readily accessible.
2.2.2.3
Document Documents shall be safely stored and
Control readily accessible.
2.2.2 Document Control Review
2.3.1.6
Product Records of all product design, process
Development development, approvals and records of
and validated storage conditions shall be
Realization maintained.
Where applicable, the site shall have a
procedure for certification and approval of
artwork for primary or secondary
2.3.1.7 packaging used in print processes. The
Product controls shall also describe how print run
Development samples are approved by customers, color
and standards are developed and changes to
Realization artwork is managed.
2.3.1 Product Development and Realization Review
2.3.2.6 Raw
and A register of current raw materials and
Packaging packaging materials specifications shall be
Materials maintained.
2.3.2 Raw and Packaging Materials Review
2.3.3.2
Contract
Service A register of all contract service
Providers specifications shall be maintained.
2.3.3.2
Contract
Service A register of all contract service
Providers specifications shall be maintained.
2.3.3 Contract Service Providers Review
2.3.4.3
Contract Records of all contract reviews and
Manufacturer changes to contractual agreements and
s their approvals shall be maintained.
2.3.4 Contract Manufacturers Review
2.3.5.1
Finished
Product
Specifications
Physical and chemical characteristics;
Microbiological, where appropriate;
Artwork and unitizing requirements; and
Confirmation that the packaging product is
2.3.5.1 suitable for the intended use of the
Finished customer.
Product Product ingredient lists(s), allergens,
Specifications identification codes, etc.,
2.3.5.2
Finished
Product A register of finished product
Specifications specifications shall be maintained.
2.3.5 Finished Product Specifications Review
2.4.3.15 Food
Safety Plan
monitored by the food safety team, and a
full review of the documented and
implemented plans shall be conducted at
least annually, or when changes to the
2.4.3.15 Food process, equipment, inputs or other occur
Safety Plan which impact the safety of the product.
2.4.4.10
Approved A register of approved supplier and
Supplier records of inspections and audits of
Program approved suppliers shall be maintained.
2.4.4.10
Approved A register of approved supplier and
Supplier records of inspections and audits of
Program approved suppliers shall be maintained.
2.4.4 Approved Supplier Program Review
2.4.6.4
Product Records of all reworking operations shall
Rework be maintained.
2.4.6 Product Rework Review
2.4.7.1
Product
packaging is released:
2.4.7.2
Product Records of release of finished food
Release packaging shall be maintained.
2.4.7 Product Release Review
2.5.1.2
Validation
and Records of all validation activities shall be
Effectiveness maintained.
2.5.1 Validation and Effectiveness Review
2.5.2.3
Verification Records of the verification of monitoring
Activities activities shall be maintained.
2.5.2.3
Verification Records of the verification of monitoring
Activities activities shall be maintained.
2.5.1 Verification Activities
2.5.3.2
Corrective Records of all investigation and resolution
and of non-conformities including their
Preventative corrections and corrective action shall be
Action maintained.
2.5.3 Corrective and Preventative Action Review
2.5.4.1
Product
Sampling,
Inspection
and Analysis
at regular intervals as required and to
agreed specification and legal
requirements, if any;
Inspections are conducted to ensure raw
materials, work in progress and finished
product comply with the relevant
specification, regulatory requirement, if
2.5.4.1 any; and
Product All analyses are conducted to industry
Sampling, recognized methods or alternative
Inspection methods which are validated as equivalent
and Analysis to the industry recognized methods.
2.5.4.4
Product Where applicable, procedures shall also
Sampling, be in place for managing and verifying
Inspection correct printing plates, anilox rollers,
and Analysis cylinders are used during printing.
2.5.4.7
Product Product obtained for sampling and/or
Sampling, inspection shall be properly destroyed to
Inspection prevent re-entry into the production
and Analysis process or sale to the customer.
2.5.4.8
Product
Sampling,
Inspection Records of all inspections and analyses
and Analysis shall be maintained.
2.5.4.8
Product
Sampling,
Inspection Records of all inspections and analyses
and Analysis shall be maintained.
2.5.4 Product Sampling, Inspection and Analysis Review
2.6.1.2
Product Product identification records shall be
Identification maintained.
Start up and changeover procedures
during manufacture of food packaging
shall be documented and implemented to
ensure that the correct product information
2.6.1.3 is on the label, and that the changeover is
Product inspected and approved by an authorized
Identification person.
2.6.1 Product Identification Review
2.6.2 Product Traceability (Mandatory)
Section Details
trace packaging shall be documented and Initial Response Evidence
implemented to ensure:
2.6.3.1
Product
Withdrawal
and Recall
procedure shall:
2.6.3.5
Product
Withdrawal Records of all withdrawals recalls and
and Recall mock recalls shall be maintained.
2.6.3 Product Withdrawal and Recall Review
2.9.3 Instructions
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Instructions shall be available in the
languages relevant to the staff, explaining
how all tasks critical to meeting regulatory
compliance, the maintenance of food
2.9.3.1 safety, and process efficiency are to be
Instructions performed.
Instructions shall be available in the
languages relevant to the staff, explaining
how all tasks critical to meeting regulatory
compliance, the maintenance of food
2.9.3.1 safety, and process efficiency are to be
Instructions performed.
2.9.3 Instructions Review
2.9.4.1
HACCP HACCP training shall be provided for staff
Training involved in developing and maintaining
Requirement food safety plans.
2.9.4 HACCP Training Requirement Review
2.9.5 Language
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Participant name;
Skills description;
Description of the training provided;
Date training completed;
2.9.7.1 Trainer or training provider; and
Training Supervisor’s verification the training was
Skills completed and that the trainee is
Register competent to complete the required tasks.
2.9.7 Training Skills Register Review
13.2.6 Ventilation
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
13.2.9 Calibration
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
13.3.1 Personnel
Section Details
Personnel who are known to be carriers of Initial Response Evidence
infectious diseases that present a health
risk to others through the manufacturing or
storage processes shall not engage in the
manufacture of food contact packaging, or
13.3.1.1
manufacture of food contact packaging, or
enter storage areas where food contact
13.3.1.1 packaging is exposed.
packaging or food packaging contact
surfaces from any bodily fluids from open
wounds, coughing, sneezing, spitting, or
any other means.
13.3.3 Clothing
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
13.3.5 Visitors
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
13.4.1 Staff Engaged in Manufacture, Handling and Storage of Food Contact Packaging
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
manufacture and storage operations shall
comply with the following practices:
13.5.2.2
Samples for analysis shall be taken at
sources supplying water for the process or
cleaning, or from within the site. The
frequency of analysis shall be risk-based,
13.5.2.2 and at a minimum annually.
13.6.5 Loading/Unloading
Section Details
Vehicles (e.g. trucks/vans/containers) Initial Response Evidence
used for transporting food packaging
material shall be inspected prior to loading
to ensure they are clean, in good repair,
suitable for the purpose and free from
odors or other conditions that may impact
13.6.5.1
odors or other conditions that may impact
13.6.5.1 negatively on the food packaging.
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Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Senior site management shall prepare and
implement a policy statement that outlines
as a minimum the:
Legible;
Suitably authorized by those undertaking
monitoring activities;
Readily accessible and retrievable;
Securely stored to prevent damage and
deterioration; and
Retained in accordance with time periods
specified by the organizations own
2.2.3.2 polices, customers or regulations.
2.2.3 Records Review
pH;
Hot holding temperatures;
Cold holding temperature
Cooling temperatures:
Cooking temperatures; and/or
Re-heating
On-site grinding of raw meats, poultry
and/or Seafood
2.4.3.1
GOP's are achieving the required result;
Critical limits are selected to achieve the
designated level of control of the identified
food safety hazard(s);
All critical limits and control measures
individually or in combination effectively
provide the level of control required;
Changes to the processes or procedures
are assessed to ensure controls are still
effective.; and
Critical food safety limits are re-validated
at least annually where science,
regulation, process or procedural changes
2.4.3.1 have occurred.
15.2.5.2
A self-closing device;
An effective air curtain;
A pest-proof screen;
A pest-proof annex;
Adequate sealing around trucks in docking
areas; or
Other means to help prevent or minimize
15.2.5.2 insect
Electricentry.
insect control devices, pheromone
or other traps and baits shall be located so
as not to present a contamination risk to
the product, packaging, containers or
processing equipment. Poison bait shall
not be used inside ingredient or food
15.2.4.3 storage areas or processing areas.
15.2.5 Dust, Vermin, and Pest Proofing Review
15.2.6 Ventilation
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
15.3.2 Maintenance
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
implemented. The methods shall ensure
that maintenance staff and contractors
perform the following practices in a
manner that minimizes the risk of product,
packaging or equipment contamination:
15.5.1.1
Consideration shall be given to:
What is to be cleaned;
How it is to be cleaned;
When it is to be cleaned;
Who is responsible for the cleaning;
Methods used to confirm the correct
concentrations of detergents and
sanitizers; and
The responsibility and methods used to
verify the effectiveness of the cleaning and
15.5.1.1 sanitation program.
Verification schedules;
Inspections; and
Swabbing and testing (e.g. ATP,
15.5.1.5 bioluminescence, allergens).
15.5.1 Cleaning Program Review
15.6.4 Handwashing
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
15.6.5 Clothing
Section Details
Clothing worn by staff engaged in handling Initial Response Evidence
food shall be cleaned, stored, laundered
and worn so as not to present a
contamination risk to products. Shoes
shall be kept clean, in good repair.
Storage of clothing and shoes shall be
15.6.5.1 designated to areas as per 15.6.2.1.
following practices:
15.6.6 Visitors
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
15.6.7.2
continuous flow and water exchange rate
and temperature does not contribute to
product deterioration or contamination;
Water overflow is directed to floor
The methods
drainage; andand responsibility to prevent
foreign
Cartons and/orcontamination
matter of thawed
packaging from the
product shall be documented and
product is contained and disposed of at
15.6.7.2 implemented. The methods applied shall
regular frequencies.
ensure that:
15.7.1 Receiving
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
implemented. The methods applied shall
ensure that:
15.8.1 Temperature Control Storage, Cold, Refrigerated, Frozen, Chilling and Hot Holding
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Freezing, chilling, cold and hot holding
storage equipment shall:
15.8.2 Ambient Temperature Storage- Dry ingredients, packaging, shelf stable products
Section Details Initial Response Evidence
Areas used for the storage of products,
ingredients, packaging, and other dry
goods shall be separate from food
handling/preparation areas and equipment
storage and constructed to protect the
15.8.2.1 product from contamination.
15.8.4.2
product contamination. Access or use of
daily use chemicals are restricted to
15.8.4.2 trained personnel.
storage facilities shall:
15.9.2.2
Equipment shall be monitored regularly to
ensure it remains serviceable;
Treated water shall be regularly monitored
to ensure it meets the indicators specified;
and
Microbiological analysis of the water (ice if
applicable) is included in treatment
monitoring and uses nationally recognized
methods and as per regulatory
requirements. Where external laboratories
are utilized to complete the analysis, the
laboratories shall be accredited to ISO
15.9.2.2 17025 or an equivalent national standard.
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