SQF Edition 10 · Ongoing compliance
SQF Compliance Guardian Program: Continuous SQF Compliance Protection
The SQF Compliance Guardian Program protects your facility between audits. Through constant oversight, rapid response and proactive system management, we keep your SQF system compliant and audit-ready, so ongoing SQF compliance never depends on last-minute preparation.
Continuous compliance
Proactive Protection. Total Confidence.
Prevent non-conformances
Ongoing system oversight stops issues before they occur.
Immediate expert support
Fast help for compliance issues and audit situations.
Stay aligned with Edition 10
Full alignment with SQF Edition 10 and regulatory expectations.
Three protection levels
SQF Compliance Guardian Program Pricing
Small facilities · 1–25 employees
Sentry
$1,299/mo
Save $2,388/yr
✓ Basic 24/7 support
✓ Monthly documentation review
✓ Email response within 8 hours
✓ Quarterly compliance check-ins
✓ Phone: 24-hour callback
Medium operations · 26–100 employees
Guardian
$1,899/mo
Save $3,588/yr
✓ Everything in Sentry, plus:
✓ Dedicated compliance manager
✓ 4-hour emergency response
✓ Monthly virtual facility reviews
✓ 2 mock audits per year
High-risk & large facilities · 100+ employees
Fortress
$2,499/mo
Save $4,788/yr
✓ Everything in Guardian, plus:
✓ On-call former SQF auditor
✓ Bi-weekly compliance check-ins
✓ Audit-day on-site guarantee
✓ Regulatory change alerts
✓ 4 mock audits per year
✓ Direct line: 2 hours; on-site: 24-hour dispatch
Choose your level
Which Compliance Guardian Tier Fits Your Facility?
Sentry
Foundational Compliance Support
Best for: small facilities with limited internal compliance resources.
✓ Ongoing compliance guidance
✓ Routine documentation review and system checks
✓ Periodic reviews to spot emerging risks
Outcome: a reliable safety net that maintains baseline audit readiness.
Guardian
Advanced Compliance Management
Best for: growing operations needing consistent oversight.
✓ Dedicated compliance support
✓ Regular virtual facility reviews
✓ Scheduled mock audits aligned with SQF Edition 10
✓ Accelerated response for urgent needs
Outcome: issues resolved before they become audit findings.
Fortress
Full Compliance Assurance
Best for: large, high-risk or complex operations.
✓ Senior experts, including former SQF auditors
✓ Frequent reviews and proactive optimization
✓ Comprehensive audit preparation and real-time support
✓ Continuous monitoring of SQF and regulatory updates
Outcome: a fully managed, audit-ready system.
All tiers include
Included in Every Compliance Guardian Plan
Expert compliance consultations
Ongoing guidance whenever you need it.
System health reviews
Routine reviews with performance insights.
CAPA planning & support
Corrective and preventive actions that close findings.
Documentation oversight
Document review and control oversight.
SQF & regulatory monitoring
Updates tracked and applied to your system.
Defined response timelines
Structured, reliable communication and support.
Why it works
Why the SQF Compliance Guardian Program Works
Continuous oversight
Ongoing compliance management, not reactive support.
Risk-based approach
Focus on the high-impact areas that affect audit outcomes.
System-level control
Strengthens implementation, not just documentation.
Edition 10 aligned
Built around current SQF Code expectations.
Compliance Guardian FAQs
Questions About Ongoing SQF Compliance Support
Who is the Compliance Guardian Program for?
Facilities that want continuous SQF compliance oversight and fast expert support between audits, rather than reactive, one-off consulting.
How fast do you respond?
Response times depend on your tier: 8-hour email response on Sentry, 4-hour emergency response on Guardian, and a 2-hour direct line with 24-hour on-site dispatch on Fortress.
Which tier is right for our facility?
Sentry suits small facilities (1–25 employees), Guardian suits medium operations (26–100 employees), and Fortress suits large or high-risk facilities (100+ employees). A free consultation will confirm the best fit.
Stay protected. Stay compliant. Stay audit-ready.
Your food safety system should never fall behind compliance expectations. Book a free consultation to choose your protection level.
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