SQF Code 8: No delineation between document audit and facility audit?
Question about the SQF Code 8 vs. Code 7.2: in 7.2 for each module, there would be a document audit and a facility audit, but in the new version, there only appears to be one module? So, does this mean the facility audit module is incorporated/consolidated into the document audit?
It's all one in the same. The only place a "document" audit exists is the original desk audit for newly certified suppliers.
So, I know that someone clarified that in edition 8, there's no delineation between the document and facility audit...but a quick question of further clarification, so for Module 11 and Module 12, is there documentation/write-ups/narratives of these components.
For example, do I need to write about the premises location, and floors, drains, and waste traps, or does the auditor just visually inspect this in the facility itself and see that all is well?
I ask because in the previous code, module 11 and 12 had some parts that were document components that required documentation or a company policy and then some parts that were the facility audit that just required visual observation.
So, I'm a little confused.
P.S. to clarify, when I say documentation, I don't mean records of verification activities and such, but more of a company policy document.
I believe you need to write SOP's for every section of every module of SQF because if it is not documented it is not done.
The SQF code is not just a checklist. You need to document everything in your facility including the premises location, and floors, drains, and waste traps.
Everything in the code needs to have a correlating SOP. I know some of it is redundant and obvious but you need to let the auditor you are doing everything the code is asking you to do.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks!
Chris