Your SQF Edition 10 Resource Hub

This focused instructor-led, ½-day conversion course provides food safety professionals with a clear, practical understanding of the key changes in SQF Edition 10—and what those changes mean for existing programs. Designed for busy SQF practitioners, quality leaders, and food safety teams, this streamlined session distills the most important updates so participants can take immediate, informed action.

Through guided discussion, real-world examples, and practical job aids, participants will learn how Edition 10 impacts system design, documentation, verification, and audit expectations. The session emphasizes what has changed, why it changed, and how to transition efficiently, ensuring organizations are prepared for compliance and audit readiness.

Whether overseeing the SQF program or supporting implementation within a facility, this course equips participants with the insights and tools needed to confidently update Food Safety and Quality Systems to SQF Edition 10.

The Implementing SQF System course is designed for those individuals, such as the SQF practitioner, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety System and its culture of food safety. 
With a focus on risk mitigation, continuous improvement and driving a positive food safety culture, the practical activities in this course provide attendees the opportunity to align existing programs with the SQF Code and build skills that will enable an environment where food safety is a top priority. 

It is recommended that participants successfully complete a HACCP training course meeting the definition found in the SQF Glossary before attending this course. 

NOTE: Attendees will be referring to Edition 10 of the SQF Code frequently during the training course.  Attendees should have their copy of the applicable SQF Code printed or readily available electronically. 

This course covers food safety requirements only. For information on building your quality management system and related training, please see the SQF Quality Systems for Manufacturing training course. 

If your organization is interested in SQF Edition 9 training, we would be pleased to arrange a private, team-based session. Contact us to learn more or to get started. 

Exam Details:  

• Exam is optional for course participants and is offered through NSF Training

• The exam is an additional fee 

• Instructions on registering for and taking the exam are provided during the program

Conducting internal audits with a food safety focus is required to determine whether your SQF food safety system is implemented effectively. The analysis of results is critical to ensure that the food safety plan continues to be effective. Challenges to achieving continual improvement in food safety programs can occur due to improperly conducted and documented internal audits.  

Gain the knowledge and skills to internally audit your SQF food safety system effectively to ensure food safety and compliance with SQF requirements in this course.   

This course is applicable to all SQF Food Safety Codes and meets the internal auditor training requirements of other food standards although it has a focus on the SQF Code. Participants must bring their copy of the applicable SQF Code to the training program.