Corrective Action Support

SQF Corrective Action Support – Turn Findings into System Improvements

Aligned with Safe Quality Food Institute SQF Edition 10 Requirements

Received Safe Quality Food (SQF) audit findings? At Food Safety Systems, our tailored Corrective Action Support ensures non-conformances are not only resolved, but fully addressed at the system level in alignment with SQF Edition 10 expectations for root cause analysis, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness. We go beyond correction—we build defensible, audit-ready systems that demonstrate control, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Transform Non-Conformances into Food Safety Strengths

We help you:

✓ Conduct structured, evidence-based root cause analysis that withstands auditor scrutiny

✓ Develop corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans aligned with risk and system impact

✓ Demonstrate implementation, verification, and effectiveness as required by SQF Edition 10

Our Corrective Action Support Services

1. Root Cause Investigation

  • • Structured root cause methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, causal analysis)
  • • Process and system mapping to identify breakdowns in controls
  • • Differentiation between human error and systemic failure
  • • Evidence-based conclusions aligned with SQF auditor expectations

2. CAPA Plan Development

  • • Clear distinction between correction, corrective action, and preventive action
  • • Risk-based prioritization of actions based on food safety impact
  • • Measurable, time-bound CAPA plans with defined responsibilities
  • • Documentation structured for audit defensibility and traceability

3. Implementation & Effectiveness Verification

  • • Deployment support for corrective and preventive actions
  • • Verification activities to confirm implementation (records, observations, validation where required)
  • • Effectiveness checks to ensure recurrence is prevented
  • • Alignment with SQF Edition 10 requirements for continuous improvement

Program Structure

Support is tailored to your audit findings, certification scope, and operational complexity. Engagements may include single-issue resolution, full audit corrective action response, or ongoing CAPA system support to maintain compliance and audit readiness.

Key SQF Edition 10 Focus Areas Integrated

✓ Root Cause Analysis – Required depth and systemic evaluation

✓ Corrective Action Effectiveness – Demonstrating actions are working

✓ Risk-Based Thinking – Prioritizing actions based on hazard impact

✓ Verification & Validation – Objective evidence of implementation

✓ Continuous Improvement – Linking CAPA to system enhancement

Why Choose Our Corrective Action Support?

✓ Led by SQF Professionals – We understand how auditors evaluate corrective actions

✓ System-Level Approach – We fix root causes, not symptoms

✓ Audit-Ready Documentation – Clear, structured, and defensible

✓ Edition 10 Aligned – Built around current SQF Code expectations

Service Options & Pricing

Package Description Investment Action
Single Finding Resolution Root cause + CAPA for 1 non-conformance $450 Subscribe
Full Audit Response Package Comprehensive support for all findings $1,800 Subscribe
Ongoing CAPA Support Monthly corrective action review Custom Quote Subscribe

Volume discounts available for multiple findings

Why Choose Our Corrective Action Support?

  • ✓ Led by SQF Professionals – Who know exactly what auditors want

    ✓ Beyond Band-Aid Fixes – We address systemic issues

    ✓ Documentation That Impresses – Clear, thorough, and audit-ready

Don’t Just Correct Findings — Strengthen Your System

  • Free Corrective Action Consultation Available
"A well-executed CAPA transforms audit findings into your strongest system improvements."

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