SQF Edition 10 · Recall & crisis readiness
SQF Crisis & Regulatory Support: Protect Your Brand When It Matters Most
SQF crisis and regulatory support helps you respond to food safety incidents and regulatory actions with speed and structure. First, we prepare your team with mock recalls and crisis playbooks; then, when it matters most, we support compliant, controlled responses.
We help you
Be Prepared. Respond With Confidence.
Proactive crisis preparedness
Systems that reduce operational and regulatory risk.
Tested traceability & recall
Validated through real-world testing.
Structured regulatory responses
Compliant handling of regulatory interactions.
Our crisis & regulatory services
SQF Crisis and Regulatory Support Services
01
Recall Preparedness & Mock Drills
✓ Mock recalls across operations and supply chain partners
✓ One-step forward, one-step back and full-chain traceability checks
✓ Response time evaluation
✓ Gaps in recall execution identified
02
Crisis Management Planning
✓ Recall and crisis procedures for your operation
✓ Regulatory communication templates (FDA, USDA, CFIA)
✓ Stakeholder communication plans
✓ Escalation and decision-making protocols
03
Regulatory Compliance & Response
✓ Inspection readiness coaching
✓ Corrective action plans for regulatory findings
✓ Support during regulatory interactions
✓ Incident management aligned with SQF Edition 10
Service options & pricing
Crisis & Recall Readiness Pricing
Simulation
Mock Recall Drill
$2,500
Full simulation
✓ Full mock recall simulation
✓ Written report
Annual access
Regulatory Support Retainer
$10,000+/year
Annual crisis management access
✓ Year-round crisis management access
Get startedUrgent response services are available 24/7 for active crises. Services are tailored to your operational risk, product category and regulatory exposure.
Key SQF Edition 10 focus areas
Crisis Readiness That Meets SQF Edition 10
Traceability & recall
Rapid product identification and withdrawal.
Crisis management
Structured response and communication protocols.
Corrective actions
Effective resolution and prevention of recurrence.
Verification
Testing and validating system readiness.
Continuous improvement
Stronger systems from simulations and real events.
Rapid response
Structured support in time-sensitive situations.
Crisis support FAQs
Questions About Recall and Crisis Readiness
What happens in a mock recall drill?
We simulate a recall across your operation and supply chain partners, verify traceability one step forward, one step back and across the full chain, measure response time and report the gaps.
Can you help during an active crisis?
Yes. Urgent response services are available 24/7 for active crises.
Which regulators do your communication templates cover?
Templates include communications for agencies such as the FDA, USDA and CFIA, plus customer, internal and public stakeholders.
Don’t wait for a crisis to expose gaps
Organizations that manage crises well prepare before they happen. Book a free crisis preparedness assessment.
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