SQF Edition 10 · Root cause & CAPA
SQF Corrective Action Support: Turn Findings Into System Improvements
SQF corrective action support turns audit findings into lasting system improvements. First, we find the root cause; then we build risk-based CAPA plans and verify that they work, in line with SQF Edition 10 expectations.
We help you
Turn Non-Conformances Into Strengths With SQF Corrective Action
Defensible root cause analysis
Structured, evidence-based analysis that withstands auditor scrutiny.
Risk-based CAPA plans
Corrective and preventive actions aligned with risk and system impact.
Proven effectiveness
Implementation, verification and effectiveness, as SQF Edition 10 requires.
Our corrective action services
SQF Corrective Action Support Services
01
Root Cause Investigation
✓ 5 Whys, fishbone and causal analysis
✓ Process and system mapping to find control breakdowns
✓ Human error versus systemic failure
✓ Evidence-based conclusions auditors accept
02
CAPA Plan Development
✓ Clear distinction between correction, corrective and preventive action
✓ Risk-based prioritization by food safety impact
✓ Measurable, time-bound plans with owners
✓ Audit-defensible documentation
03
Implementation & Effectiveness Verification
✓ Deployment support for corrective and preventive actions
✓ Verification through records, observation and validation
✓ Effectiveness checks that prevent recurrence
✓ Continuous improvement aligned with Edition 10
Service options & pricing
SQF Corrective Action Pricing
One finding
Single Finding Resolution
$450
Per non-conformance
✓ Root cause analysis
✓ CAPA plan for 1 non-conformance
All findings
Full Audit Response Package
$1,800
Per audit
✓ Comprehensive support for all audit findings
Get startedMonthly
Ongoing CAPA Support
Custom quote
Monthly corrective action review
✓ Ongoing CAPA system support
Request a quoteVolume discounts are available for multiple findings. Support is tailored to your findings, certification scope and operational complexity.
Key SQF Edition 10 focus areas
Corrective Actions That Satisfy SQF Edition 10
Root cause analysis
The depth and systemic evaluation auditors expect.
Corrective action effectiveness
Evidence that actions are working.
Risk-based thinking
Actions prioritized by hazard impact.
Verification & validation
Objective evidence of implementation.
Continuous improvement
CAPA linked to system enhancement.
Led by SQF professionals
We know how auditors evaluate corrective actions.
Corrective action FAQs
Questions About SQF Corrective Actions
What is the difference between a correction and a corrective action?
A correction fixes the immediate problem. A corrective action removes the root cause so the problem does not happen again, and a preventive action stops similar problems elsewhere. Our CAPA plans make this distinction clear for the auditor.
Can you help with all of our audit findings at once?
Yes. The Full Audit Response Package covers all findings from an audit, and volume discounts are available for multiple findings.
How do you prove a corrective action worked?
We verify implementation through records, observations and validation where required, then run effectiveness checks to confirm the issue has not recurred.
Don’t just correct findings — strengthen your system
A well-executed CAPA turns audit findings into your strongest system improvements. Book a free corrective action consultation.
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