Can anyone tell me what the SQFI Validation Audit is all about? Is it an audit that is conducted in addition to the annual re-certification audit? I wanted to contact SQF and our CB about this but the employer and practitioner told me not to. The site had an audit last year wherein the auditor was being audited. This means the auditor was being shadowed. I personally had no problem with this (I"m the alternate practitioner and have passed my Basic HAACP course and earned the certificate). However, the practitioner and manager refused to have such an audit again this year. And when they heard me voice questions about the Validation Audit they said if contacted they will refuse. I was told not to call SQFI or the CB to inquire about it.
The site has not retained an outside consultant who could answer these questions.
This is not what I consider transparency. Since I cannot call SQF from the office to confirm what they mean by "Validation Audit" I'm coming here. You can see the description here: https://www.sqfi.com...lidation-audits
Any input is greatly appreciated.