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[CBH]

We are considering a multi site certification (ISO9001) instead of individual certifications for each site. Would you like to share the pros and cons?

[jfrey123]

Multi-site is nice from the paperwork standpoint, but I'd point out that ISO9001 is not GFSI recognized and could prove to be a waste of money if your customers require GFSI.  I know SQF allows for multi-site certifications, our auditors have been pushing my company to go down that rabbit hole for our sites.

[SQFconsultant]

I always liked multi-sites both as a consultant and as an SQF Auditor but will one reservation - it works well when each facility is VERY similar, it does not work well when they are all different in all the ways they can be.

[TimG]

I always liked multi-sites both as a consultant and as an SQF Auditor but will one reservation - it works well when each facility is VERY similar, it does not work well when they are all different in all the ways they can be.

 

Can failure of one site cause all sites to lose or delay certification? If so, I can see that as being a con.