Origin Statement and Supplier Program

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! :biggrin:

Hi Smiller,

Welcome to the Forum ! :welcome:

Please inform which particular clause/sub-clause(s) you are referring to. It increases the chance of getting relevant replies.

Shipping from a domestic distribution center would maintain the foreign country of origin.  only when a facility substantially changes the character of a product will it then become US.  this is a Customs rule.

If you are using domestic brokers lean on them for your needed documentation.  I am using historical performance and third party audits as qualifications for foreign origin products as I am preparing for FSMA and a GMP audits