Food safety (GFSI)
SQF (Safe Quality Food) Food Safety Code
Voluntary (commonly requested)
About this certificate
- Type
- Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)
- Issued by
- SQF Institute (FMI)
- Recognised bodies
- SQFI-licensed CBs, accredited (ISO/IEC 17065)
- Product scope
- Primary production through manufacturing, storage & distribution, retail
- Typical validity
- 12 months
- Key data on the certificate
- Certificate no.; SQFI site ID; CB; code & edition (Edition 10); food sector categories; rating (E/G/C/F); audit date; expiry
Key markets that require it
- United States — Commonly requested: Retail/foodservice suppliers Source for United States
Markets named in the catalogue
US & Canada retail/foodservice, Australia, Asia exporters
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.