I'm in the process of getting my plant SQF level 2 certified and I'm relatively new to the food industry. Our industry is hard candy with one caramel product, and has little to no risk, other than the milk ingredient. I'm putting together the supplier approval program and I'm unsure if origin statements are necessary for every supplier. I've noticed that some of our suppliers send raw material from US locations, but the origin statements reflect foreign locations. Should this be included in the program for all suppliers, high risk suppliers, or not at all? Should there be separate parameters for the supplier if the origin is foreign?
Any and all help and suggestions are appreciate!