Hi all,
Our site is SQF certified. We are developing our co-man approval process and policy. I do not have a lot of experience on this topic.
I am confused with 2.3.3.2 ii code, and will need some clarifications from the group.
2.3.3.2 The site shall establish a method to determine the food safety risk level of contract manufactured product and shall document the risk. The site shall ensure that:
i. Products and processes of co-manufacturers that are considered high-risk have undergone an audit by the site or third-party agency to confirm compliance with the SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing and regulatory and customer requirements;
ii. Products and processes of co-manufacturers that are considered low-risk meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing, or other GFSI benchmarked certification programs, and regulatory and customer requirements; and
iii. Changes to contractual agreements are approved by both parties and communicated to relevant personnel.
Is it required to have a third party audit/ GFSI compliance for low risk co man? Or can we use other documents to show compliance? Some of our co man did not undergone a third party audit, and co manufacturing our product,
Please let me know what are your thoughts, and I would appreciate if you can also provide some insight on this topic.
Thank you!!