SQF Practitioner's Bundle for Food Manufacturing Ed. 10
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Dates
Times
Location
Prices
- Early Bird Pricing: 10% off
- Membership Pricing: 15% off
- Regular Pricing: $1900 USD
Availability
Dates
Times
Location
Prices
- Early Bird Pricing: 10% off
- Membership Pricing: 15% off
- Regular Pricing: $1900 USD
Availability
Private Team Training
Program Description
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The first step in achieving SQF certification is to clearly understand the SQF Food Safety Code. The SQF Practitioner’s Bundle is designed for 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. A primary and substitute SQF Practitioner needs to be designated for each site.
The SQF practitioner must have completed HACCP training and be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans and have a clear understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and its requirement
A primary and substitute SQF Practitioner needs to be designated for each site.
The SQF practitioner must have completed HACCP training and be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans and have a clear understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and its requirements.
This week-long SQF Practitioner’s Bundle course includes:
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Two days of HACCP training for food manufacturers, HACCP II: HACCP Plan Development
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The official two-day Implementing SQF Systems Ed. 10
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One day of internal auditing principles related to the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing system requirements, Internal Auditor: SQF Ed. 10
This intensive program provides you with the essential training, knowledge, skills and tools needed to establish and maintain the SQF system certification for your organization.
Participants will receive a copy of the SQF Food Safety Code for Food Packaging Manufacturers, Edition 10.
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Prerequisites
A good working knowledge of GMPs and understanding of food safety principles is essential. HACCP I: Prerequisite Programs or equivalent.
Course Objective
At the end of the program, learners will have completed the following:
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HACCP training
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Two days of HACCP training for food manufacturers, HACCP II: HACCP Plan Development
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Implementing SQF Systems Ed. 10
Accreditation
As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training and Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training and Education is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program.
1.3 CEUs for HACCP for Food Processors and 0.65 CEUs for Internal Auditor: SQF.
Partners
International HACCP Alliance, providing a uniform program to assure safer food products.
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a rigorous and credible food safety and quality program that is recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers world-wide. Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the SQF family of food safety and quality codes are designed to meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain – from the farm all the way to the retail stores.
Technology Requirements:
Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, participants are encouraged to join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected].
Computer & Internet Connection:
Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High‑speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers:
The following browsers are supported: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Accommodations
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact your us at [email protected]
Additional Recommended Courses
Implementing SQF Systems for Food Packaging Manufacturers Ed. 10
Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!
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 SQF Food Safety Code: Manufacture of Food Packaging, Edition 10 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.
Exam Details:
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Exam is optional for course participants and is offered through NSF Training and Education Services
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The exam is an additional fee
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Instructions on registering for and taking the exam are provided during the program
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The exam can be purchased in US Dollars or Canadian Dollars
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that participants have successfully completed a HACCP training course meeting the definition found in the Glossary of the SQF Code, Edition 9 before attending this course.
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SQF Edition 9 to 10 - Conversion Training
Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
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Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!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 your existing programs. Designed for busy SQF practitioners, quality leaders, and food safety teams, this streamlined session distills the most important updates so you 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 your organization is prepared for compliance and audit readiness.
Whether you oversee the SQF program or support implementation in your facility, this course equips you with the insights and tools needed to confidently update your Food Safety and Quality System to Edition 10.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify and interpret the key updates in SQF Edition 10, including new and revised requirements.
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Evaluate the impact of these changes on their current SQF system to determine necessary updates and priorities.
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Use practical tools and templates to begin planning documentation and system modifications to support Edition 10 audit readiness.
NOTE: This course requires frequent reference to the SQF Edition 10 Code. Please have the applicable Code printed or available electronically throughout the session.
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that participants are already familiar with the requirements of the SQF standard.
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FSSC 22000 - Understanding the Requirements V7
FSSC 22000 Version 7 is the latest update to the globally recognized food safety management system certification scheme. This two‑day training course has been designed to provide an understanding of an effective food safety management system based on the updated Version 7 requirements, how they align with ISO 22000:2018, and what organizations must do to achieve certification under the updated scheme.
Designed for food manufacturers and processors, this course explains how FSSC 22000 integrates the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System requirements with sector‑specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) and FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements. Participants will learn how to interpret Version 7, evaluate their current food safety management system, and implement the requirements
Participants must have access to ISO 22000:2018 and the applicable ISO 22002-x:2025 PRP series for their sector. These can be purchased through the International Organization for Standardization and the Canadian Standards Association.
Who Should Attend
The course is aimed at those responsible for the implementation of safety management systems in primary production companies, agribusiness, food manufacturers, transporters, food distributors, service providers linked to the food sector.
Prerequisites
- A working knowledge of Codex HACCP principles
- Participants must have access to ISO 22000:2018 and the applicable ISO 22002-x:2025 PRP series for their sector.