Maintenance Program
Ongoing SQF Compliance Management – Sustain Your Certification with Confidence
Aligned with SQF Edition 10 Food Safety Code Requirements, HACCP Principles, Continuous Improvement Programs, and Ongoing Certification Maintenance Obligations
Maintaining certification readiness requires more than preparing for an annual audit—it demands continuous oversight, consistent program management, and ongoing system verification. Our Ongoing Compliance Management Services help organizations maintain effective food safety management systems that support long-term compliance, operational excellence, and audit readiness.
We provide structured compliance support designed to strengthen food safety performance, reduce compliance risks, maintain certification requirements, and ensure food safety systems remain effective, current, and fully implemented between certification cycles.
Keep Your SQF System Audit-Ready Every Day
This program is designed to:
- ✓ Avoid Audit Panic – Through proactive compliance monitoring and ongoing oversight
- ✓ Identify & Address Issues Early – Resolve gaps before they become audit findings
- ✓ Simplify Recertification – Maintain documentation, records, and certification readiness year-round
- ✓ Support Continuous Improvement – Strengthen food safety and quality system performance over time
Maintenance Program Roadmap
1. Quarterly Compliance Reviews
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• Documentation audits to ensure records remain current and complete
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• Process walkthroughs to verify implementation effectiveness
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• Review of corrective actions, verification activities, and supporting evidence
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• Identification of compliance gaps and improvement opportunities
Deliverables:
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• Quarterly Compliance Review Report
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• Compliance Findings Register
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• Documentation Status Summary
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• Priority Action Plan
2. Annual System Revalidation
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• HACCP revalidation in accordance with SQF requirements
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• Food safety system effectiveness review
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• Evaluation of prerequisite programs and operational controls
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• Review of organizational changes impacting compliance
Deliverables:
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• HACCP Revalidation Report
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• Program Effectiveness Assessment
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• Updated Risk Review Summary
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• System Improvement Recommendations
3. Continuous Support & Compliance Oversight
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• Regulatory update notifications affecting your SQF program
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• Virtual compliance support and consultation
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• Corrective action tracking and closure verification
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• Ongoing guidance for maintaining certification readiness
Deliverables:
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• Regulatory Update Notifications
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• Corrective Action Tracking Register
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• Compliance Support Documentation
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• Continuous Improvement Recommendations
Maintenance Program Options
| Service | Frequency | Best For | Investment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Compliance | Quarterly reviews + annual revalidation | Small facilities | $6,000/year | Subscribe |
| Premium Compliance | Monthly check-ins + full support | High-risk operations | $12,000/year | Subscribe |
| Custom Program | Tailored to your needs | Complex facilities | Get Quote | Subscribe |
All programs include emergency support for critical issues
Program Structure
The Ongoing Compliance Management Program is customized based on facility size, certification scope, operational complexity, risk profile, and internal resource availability. Services may be delivered remotely, on-site, or through a hybrid support model, providing the flexibility necessary to address organizational needs while maintaining certification readiness, compliance effectiveness, and continuous improvement objectives.
Key Certification Focus Areas Integrated
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✓ Food Safety Management Systems – Continuous maintenance and oversight
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✓ HACCP & Risk Assessment – Ongoing validation and effectiveness review
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✓ Documentation & Record Control – Audit-ready records and supporting evidence
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✓ Corrective Action Management – Tracking, verification, and closure support
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✓ Regulatory Compliance – Monitoring changing SQF and regulatory requirements
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✓ Verification Activities – Maintaining program effectiveness
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✓ Continuous Improvement – Strengthening long-term compliance performance
What Sets This Program Apart
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✓ Proactive Compliance Monitoring – Prevent issues before audits uncover them
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✓ Year-Round Certification Readiness – Maintain readiness throughout the certification cycle
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✓ Reduced Audit Preparation Burden – Eliminate last-minute compliance scrambling
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✓ Practical Operational Support – Compliance guidance aligned with day-to-day operations
Program Commitments
- ✓ Continuous Compliance Oversight – Regular monitoring and system evaluation
- ✓ Annual HACCP Revalidation Support – Maintaining certification requirements
- ✓ Corrective Action Follow-Up – Ensuring effective issue resolution
- ✓ Certification Readiness Focus – Supporting successful surveillance and recertification audits