Food Manufacturing Compliance Toolkit:

Aligned with SQF Code Edition 9 Module 2

Disclaimer

The materials provided on this page are intended for general informational and internal reference purposes only. This toolkit is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) or the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).

All references to SQF Code Edition 9, including terminology, section numbering, and content structure (e.g., Module 2: System Elements), are based on publicly available standards. SQFI retains full copyright and ownership of the official SQF Code and related intellectual property.

By using this toolkit, you acknowledge that:

It is not a replacement for the official SQF Food Safety Code or any required SQFI training.

It should be used only for internal implementation support and not for redistribution or resale.

You are responsible for ensuring your organization’s compliance with all applicable licensing terms, copyright laws, and SQFI requirements.

If you require official guidance or certification materials, please visit the official SQFI website at www.sqfi.com.

Management Commitment

Management Responsibility

  • Management Responsibility Program
  • Food Safety Policy Statement
  • SQF Practitioner Designation Letter
  • Food Safety Culture Survey
  • Food Safety Team Food Defense Team and Alternates
  • Food Safety Team and Food Defense Designation Letter
  • Organizational Chart
  • Employee Register
  • Food Safety Objectives
  • Food Safety Objectives Performance Monitoring
  • Food Safety Objectives Monthly Action Report
  • Food Safety Culture Trend Analysis
  • Minutes of the Meeting
  • Management Responsibility Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Job Promotion Letter
  • Candidate Evaluation Form
  • Job Analysis Form
  • Department Codes
  • Personnel Qualification-Job Descriptions

  • Personnel Qualification-Job Descriptions Procedure
  • Job Description-Assistant Production Manager
  • Job Description-CCO
  • Job Description-CEO
  • Job Description-CFO
  • Job Description-CIO
  • Job Description-COO
  • Job Description-Creative Director
  • Job Description-Head Chef
  • Job Description-Inside Sales Representative
  • Job Description-Line Worker
  • Job Description-Operations Manager
  • Job Description-Outside Sales Representative
  • Job Description-Production Manager
  • Job Description-Production Operator
  • Job Description-QA Manager
  • Job Description-Shipping Manager
  • Job Description-Sous Chef
  • Job Description-Storefront Lead
  • Job Description-VP of Sales
  • Job Description-Warehouse Assistant Manager
  • Job Description-Director of Sales
  • Job Description-Cleaning and Sanitation Technician
  • Job Description-Customer Service Manager
  • Job Description-Food Safety Team Leader
  • Job Description-General Manager
  • Job Description-Maintenance Mechanic
  • Job Description-Packaging Line Supervisor
  • Job Description-PCQI
  • Job Description-Plant Manager
  • Job Description-President
  • Job Description-Production Supervisor
  • Job Description-Purchasing Supervisor
  • Job Description-QA Supervisor
  • Job Description-QC Inspector
  • Job Description-Quality Control Technician
  • Job Description-Shipping and Receiving Associate
  • Job Description-SQF Practitioner
  • Job Description-Weigher Mixers
  • Job Description-Weighing Mixing Supervisor
  • Job Description-Housekeeping Personnel
  • Job Description-Packer
  • Job Description-QA Receiving Personnel
  • Job Description-Shipping or Receiving Supervisor
  • Job Description-IT Specialist
  • Job Description-Warehouse Supervisor
  • Personnel Qualification-Job Descriptions Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Blackout Dates Policy

  • Black Out Dates Policy
  • Blackout Dates Schedule
  • Blackout Dates Policy Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Recognition Program

  • Recognition Program
  • Disciplinary Action Program

  • Disciplinary Action Program
  • Management Review

  • Management Review Program
  • Management Review-SQF System Review
  • Food Safety Meeting Minutes-Management Review
  • Management Review Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Complaint Management

  • Complaint Management Program
  • Customer Complaint Report
  • Investigation Corrective Action Report
  • SCAR-Supplier Corrective Action Request
  • Customer-Complaint-Trend-Analysis
  • Complaint Log Record
  • SCAR Register
  • Customer Feedback Form
  • Complaint Management Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Document Control and Records

    Food Safety Management System

  • Food Safety Management System Program
  • Food Safety Management System Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Quality Manual

  • Quality Manual
  • Quality Manual Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Document Control

  • Document Control Program
  • Change History Document
  • Master Document Register
  • Document Destruction Record
  • Document Control Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Records

  • Records Program
  • Records Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Master Signature and Initials Records

  • Master Signature and Initials Record Procedure
  • Signature and Initials Card
  • Master Signature and Initials Record
  • Assessment Checklist-Master Signature and Initials Record
  • Master Signature and Initials Record Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Proper Error Correction Procedure

  • Proper Error Correction Procedure
  • Records Monitoring and Verification Form-Daily
  • Records Monitoring and Verification Form-Weekly
  • Records Monitoring and Verification Form-Monthly
  • Records Monitoring and Verification Form-Yearly
  • Proper Error Correction Procedure Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Specifications, Formulations, Realization and Supplier Approval

    Product Formulation and Realization

  • Product Formulation and Realization
  • Product Formulation and Realization Form
  • Product Formulation Validation and Verification
  • Product Formulation and Realization Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Shelf-Life Program

  • Shelf-Life Program
  • Shelf Life Record
  • Shelf-Life Program Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Specifications (Raw Material, Packaging, Finished Product and Services)

  • Specifications (Raw Material, Packaging, Finished Product and Services) Program
  • Label Verification Form
  • Raw Materials and Ingredients Register
  • Raw Material Specification Sheet
  • Hazardous Chemical Register
  • Specification Register
  • Packaging Material Register
  • Packaging Specification
  • Finished Product Specification Sheet Template
  • Finish Product Specification Register
  • Specifications (Raw Material, Packaging, Finished Product and Services) Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Raw and Packaging Material Specification Validation

  • Raw Materials, Ingredients, and Packaging Material Specification Validation Procedure
  • Raw Materials, Ingredients, and Packaging Material Specification Validation Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Contract Service Providers

  • Contract Service Providers Program
  • Contract Service Provider Register
  • Contract Service Providers-Service Specification Form
  • Contract Service Providers Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Contract Manufacturers

  • Contract Manufacturers Program
  • Contract Manufacturer Register
  • Contract Manufacturer-Quality Agreement
  • Contract Manufacturer Audit History Log
  • Contract Manufacturer Qualified Auditor Registry
  • Contract Manufacturer Audit Schedule
  • Contract Manufacturers Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Approved Supplier Program

  • Approved Supplier Program
  • Approved Supplier Register
  • Agreed Specification Register
  • Supplier Requirements Letter
  • Pallet Requirements-Supplier
  • Transportation Agreement
  • Electronic Data Release Agreement
  • On-Site Audit Checklist
  • Hold Harmless Agreement, Guaranty-Warranty of Product (Supplier)
  • FSMA Compliance Statement
  • Emergency Supplier Register
  • Letter of Guarantee-Template
  • Approved Supplier Program Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Foreign Supplier Verification Program

  • Foreign Supplier Verification Program-FSVP
  • Foreign Supplier Importer Information Form
  • FSVP Compliance Statement
  • FSVP Ingredient Product Register
  • Approved Foreign Supplier Register
  • Emergency Foreign Supplier Register
  • FSVP CBP Filing Form
  • FSVP Foreign Supplier Verification Activity(ies) Worksheet
  • FSVP Foreign Supplier Approval Form
  • FSVP Product Description Form
  • FSVP Qualified Individual Checklist
  • FSVP Team Roster
  • Foreign Supplier Verification Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Food Safety Systems

    Food Legislation Program

  • Food Legislation Program
  • SQFI and Certification Body Notification Form
  • Statements (Non GMO Non Irradiation Sewage and Sludge Social and Ethical Compliance)
  • Policy for Product Safety Events
  • California Transparency in Supply Chain Act of 2010 Statement
  • Food Legislation Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Good Manufacturing Practices

  • Good Manufacturing Practices Program
  • Good Manufacturing Practices Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Food Safety Plan

  • Food Safety Plan Program
  • Food Safety Plan Template
  • Food Safety Plan Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Product Sampling, Inspection, and Analysis

  • Product Sampling, Inspection and Analysis
  • Raw materials sampling, inspection and analysis
  • Certificate of Analysis Template
  • Product Sampling, Inspection, and Analysis Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Non-conforming Materials and Product

  • Non-Conforming Materials and Product Program
  • QC-Hold-Tag
  • Hold & Quarantine Log
  • Product Release Tag
  • Product-Material Disposal Log
  • Hold Dispose Ticket
  • Non-Conforming Materials and Product Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Product Rework

  • Product Rework Program
  • Product Rework Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Product Release

  • Product Release Program
  • Finished Product Release Monitoring Form
  • Product Release Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Environmental Monitoring Program

  • Environmental Monitoring Program
  • Environmental Monitoring Team Roster
  • EMP Training Plan
  • Environmental Monitoring Testing Schedule
  • Environmental Monitoring Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • EMP Sampling Procedure

  • EMP Sampling Procedure
  • EMP Approved Cleaning-Sampling Equipment Utensil & Tools Register
  • Material Testing Program Schedule And Sample Submission Log
  • EMP-Sampling Procedure Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • EMP Verification and Corrective Actions

  • EMP Verification and Corrective Actions
  • EMP-Verification and Corrective Actions Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Air Quality Monitoring Program

  • Air Quality Monitoring Program
  • Air Compressor Equipment Registry
  • Air Quality Monitoring Team Roster
  • FDA Approved Lubricant with Incidental Food Contact
  • Air Quality Monitoring Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • SQF System Verification

    Validation and Effectiveness

  • Validation and Effectiveness Program
  • Validation-GMP
  • Validation-Food Safety Plan
  • Validation-SQF System
  • Validation and Effectiveness Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Verification Activities

  • Verification Activities Program
  • Verification-Validation and Effectiveness Schedule
  • Verification Activities Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Verification Activities-Food Safety Management System

  • Verification Activities–Food Safety Management System
  • Verification Activities–Food Safety Management System Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Verification Activities–Legality of Certified Products

  • Verification Activities–Legality of Certified Products
  • Verification Activities Legality of Certified Products Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Corrective and Preventative Action

  • Corrective and Preventative Action Program
  • Corrective Action Preventive Action-CAPA Report
  • CAPA Log Register
  • Corrective and Preventive Action Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Internal Audits and Inspections

  • Internal Audit and Inspection Program
  • SQF Ed.9 Food Safety Code Compliance Audit Checklist- Questionnaire
  • Internal Audit Schedule
  • Internal Qualified Auditor Registry
  • Internal Audit Log
  • GMP Checklist Monthly Inspection
  • Internal Audit and Inspection Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Product Traceability and Crisis Management

    Product Identification

  • Product Identification Program
  • Product Identification Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Product Trace

  • Product Trace Program
  • Product Trace Flow Diagram
  • Receiving Log
  • Product-Material ID Tag
  • Bulk Material Trace Log
  • Bill of Materials Traceability
  • Bill of Materials - Component List
  • Work-In-Progress Trace Log
  • Rework Sheet
  • Product Trace Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Product Withdrawal and Recall

  • Product Withdrawal and Recall Program
  • Product Withdrawal and Recall Flow
  • Product Recall Management Response Team Roster
  • Product Withdrawal, Recall Assessment and Investigation Form
  • Recall Notification Form
  • Product Recall-Withdrawal-Inventory Check Return Card
  • Product Withdrawal and Recall Call Log
  • Product Field Disposal Form
  • Mock Recall Exercise Summary and Documentation
  • Product Withdrawal and Recall Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Crisis Management Planning

  • Crisis Management Planning Program
  • Crisis Management Response Team Roster
  • Crisis Management Team Training
  • Sources of Legal
  • Crisis Management-Testing and Verification
  • After Action Report-Evacuation
  • Crisis Management-After Action Report
  • Crisis Management After Action Review
  • Crisis Management Planning Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster

  • Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  • Earthquake Preparedness and Response Protocol
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster-Flood
  • Flood Assessment, Response and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure of Natural Crisis or Disaster-Hurricane
  • Hurricane Disaster Assessment, Response and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster-Drought
  • Drought Disaster Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster-Tornado
  • Tornado Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster-Landslide
  • Landslide Assessment, Response and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster-Wildfires
  • Wildfire Incident Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Natural Crisis or Disaster-Extreme Heat Events
  • Heat Assessment, Response and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Oil-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Incidents-Chemical Incident
  • Chemical Incident Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Oil-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Incidents-Power Outage
  • Power Outage Incident Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Crisis of Malevolence-Sabotage
  • Sabotage Incident Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Crisis of Malevolence-Extortion
  • Extortion Incident Assessment, Response, and Recovery Checklist
  • Standard Operating Procedure-Disease Agents and Toxins-Legionnaires Disease (Legionella)
  • Legionnaires Disease (Legionella) Assessment, Response and Recovery Checklist
  • Food Defense and Food Fraud

    Food Defense Plan

  • Food Defense Plan
  • Food-Defense-Challenge
  • Food Defense Plan-Annual Review
  • Food Defense Plan Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Food Fraud

  • Food-Fraud-Program
  • Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment for Ingredients
  • Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment for Supplier
  • Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud-Key Activity Types
  • Food Fraud Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Food Allergen Management

    Allergen Management

  • Allergen Management Program
  • Allergen Label-Blue Tag-Area Location
  • Allergen Management Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Training Program

    Training Requirements

  • Training Requirements Program
  • Training Plan Schedule
  • Personnel-Department Training Record
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Training Plan Schedule-GMP
  • Training Plan Schedule-SQF
  • Training Requirements Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • Training Program

  • Training Program
  • SQF Training-New and Existing Employees
  • Training Program Training Material and Comprehensive Quiz
  • SQF Document Toolkit Customization Service

    Overview

    Our SQF Document Toolkit Customization ensures that all forms, artifacts, logs, and checklists from your SOP templates are fully aligned with your facility’s unique processes, procedures, and operational controls. This service helps streamline documentation practices and prepares your site for audit-readiness with records that reflect actual day-to-day operations.

    Scope of Work

    • • Review of client's current facility processes and procedures
    • • Adjustment and customization of record templates (forms, logs, checklists) to match:
      • Actual production activities
      • Equipment and monitoring practices
      • Assigned responsibilities
      • Control points and verification procedures
      • Recordkeeping frequencies and formats
    • • Finalization and delivery of customized documents for client approval

    Deliverables

    • • Customized versions of all applicable SQF record templates
    • • Editable, ready-to-use electronic files (MS Word, Excel, or equivalent)
    • • Document version control summary

    Service Options & Pricing

    Deliverables

    Service Option Description Price Action
    SQF Compliance SOP Templates - Module 2 Pre-formatted, industry-ready templates for SQF Module 2, including procedures, records, and forms. $3,080.00 Purchase
    Full Record System Customization + SQF Compliance SOP Templates - Module 2 Fully customized Programs, Policies, Procedures, Forms, Artifacts, and Lessons for Training Materials, tailored to your operations. $7,580.00 Purchase
    Final cost may vary based on complexity and client input requirements

    • • Customized versions of all applicable SQF record templates
    • • Editable, ready-to-use electronic files (MS Word, Excel, or equivalent)
    • • Document version control summary

    Important Note:

    Customization requires timely client collaboration, including the provision of existing SOP templates, and relevant operational details and process documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance of the customized records.