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[Mushrooms]

Hello Everyone,
I have an SQF audit in a month. Just realised that i haven't separately produced an SQF review document that is supposed to be done yearly.

Can someone please share that document with me. i just wanna see the layout and what contents should i include?

 

Thank you in advance.

[Scotty_SQF]

Are you speaking of a review of the SQF system?  If so, go on the SQF website and download the checklist that corresponds to your categories.  Go through that and complete and that can be used as a review of the SQF system

[jfrey123]

If you go to SQF's Code Selector and select the FSC's that apply to your certificate, then click "View Results" at the bottom, it'll direct you to a page where you can download relevant code and one of their checklists. SQFI | Code Selector

 

As a tip: "SQF code 2.5.4.1 ii. Objective evidence is recorded to verify compliance and/or non-compliance;"  When you fill out the checklist, you need to show exactly how you are compliant or non-compliant for each line item.  My plants have been dinged for just writing "good" or "approved" in the response section.  The auditor is expecting to review this and see you explain which program and the language in your program that covers each SQF code item.

[Mushrooms]

Thank you so much for the response

[Tony-C]

Hi Mushrooms,

 

Just to clarify your question, are you referring to 2.1.2 Management Review (Mandatory) or 2.5.4 Internal Audits and Inspections (Mandatory) ?

 

2.1.2 Management Review requirements:

2.1.2.1 The SQF System shall be reviewed by senior site management at least annually and include: …etc

2.1.2.2 The SQF practitioner(s) shall update senior site management on at least a monthly basis on matters impacting the implementation and maintenance of the SQF System. The updates and management responses shall be documented.

 

From SQF Guidance:

The following are examples of records and/or documents to assist in the implementation and review of this topic:

▪ Annual management review meeting minutes

▪ Monthly update meeting minutes

▪ Follow-up action plan

▪ Trend Reports

▪ Management Review Slide Presentation

▪ Food safety objectives

 

2.5.4 Internal Audits and Inspections requirements:

Internal audits shall be conducted in full and at least annually and all applicable requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing need to be audited per the SQF audit checklist or a similar tool.

Records of internal audits and inspections and any corrective and preventative actions taken as a result of internal audits shall be recorded as per 2.5.3.

Changes implemented from internal audits that have an impact on the site's ability to deliver safe food shall require a review of applicable aspects of the SQF System.

 

From SQF Guidance:

The following are examples of records and/or documents to assist in the implementation and review of this topic:

▪ Internal Audit Procedure

▪ Audit Schedule

▪ Audit Checklist or similar tool

▪ Audit Report

▪ Objective Evidence Gathered

▪ Corrective Action Reports

▪ Training Records

▪ GMP Inspection Reports

▪ Management Review Meeting minutes

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony