SQF Edition 10 · Post-certification
SQF Post-Certification Compliance Management
SQF post-certification compliance takes continuous execution, verification and improvement. As a result, we manage, monitor and strengthen your SQF system with monthly service hours, so your team stays focused on operations while staying audit-ready.
Sustain compliance
Strengthen Your SQF System. Stay Audit-Ready.
Continuous compliance
With SQF Edition 10 and applicable regulatory requirements.
Current, defensible records
Programs, records and documents that stay audit-ready.
Gaps fixed early
Proactively identify and correct gaps before audits.
Scope of compliance support
What Our SQF Post-Certification Compliance Management Covers
01
Program Review & Improvement
✓ HACCP, GMPs, preventive controls, EMP and allergens
✓ Food fraud, food defense, supplier and traceability systems
✓ Annual and change-driven updates
02
Records Management & Review
✓ Routine review of operational records
✓ Calibration, sanitation, pest control and training records
✓ Receiving, processing, storage and distribution records
03
Document Control & Integrity
✓ SOPs, forms, checklists and training materials
✓ Controlled approval and release
✓ An audit-ready document control system
04
CAPA Management
✓ Root cause analysis for non-conformances
✓ CAPA tracking and closure verification
✓ CAPA linked to continuous improvement
05
Training Compliance Oversight
✓ Training records, matrices and competency tracking
✓ Updated training materials
✓ Effective training delivery and documentation
06
Internal Audit Program Support
✓ Internal audit schedules, plans and checklists
✓ Review of findings and corrective actions
✓ Alignment with SQF Edition 10
07
Regulatory & SQF Updates
✓ Monitoring of SQF Code and regulatory changes (e.g., FSMA)
✓ Program and procedure adjustments
✓ Proactive alignment to prevent gaps
08
Communication & Reporting
✓ Routine compliance reports on status, risks and improvements
✓ Scheduled progress meetings
✓ Clear visibility of system maturity
09
FSMS Software Management (Optional)
✓ Document control, audits and CAPA lifecycle
✓ Training, supplier and risk assessment tracking
✓ Complaint management and trend analysis
Pricing structure & service allocation
SQF Compliance Management Packages
100 hours/month
Core Compliance Support
$2,500/mo
Save up to $6,000/yr
✓ 100 monthly service hours
Get started150 hours/month
Elite Compliance Assurance
$3,600/mo
Save up to $10,800/yr
✓ 150 monthly service hours
Get started200 hours/month
Advanced Compliance Package
$4,600/mo
Save up to $16,800/yr
✓ 200 monthly service hours
Get started300 hours/month
Premium Compliance Partnership
$5,700/mo
Save up to $39,600/yr
✓ 300 monthly service hours
Get startedUnused hours roll over to the following month. Additional compliance activities may be deducted from hourly service credits or billed as project-based services on request.
Hour allocation
Your Hours Go Where You Need Them Most
Flexible every month
Hours shift to your most urgent needs, such as a new regulatory or unannounced SQF audit finding.
Risk first
Time goes first to non-conformances, high-risk operations and items cited during audits.
Planned together
We align on priorities, upcoming supplier audits and seasonal risks to build program maturity.
Sample compliance action plan
Example: 300-Hour Monthly Plan
110 hours
SQF Edition 10 Audit & Regulatory Readiness
Documentation and records for upcoming third-party or regulatory inspections, including FDA and SQF surveillance audits, plus mock audit sessions.
70 hours
FSVP & Supplier Approval Review
Supplier approval records, FSVP documentation, foreign supplier verifications, certificates of analysis and supply chain risk assessments.
35 hours
Procedure & Document Control Update
Revise key controlled documents and SQF Edition 10 SOPs, and keep document control compliant in your FSMS software.
30 hours
Remote Inspection Support
Real-time remote support during SQF, FDA or customer audits, including document retrieval and response preparation.
30 hours
Training Update & Verification
Training compliance for FSVP, audit preparedness and supplier qualification, with an updated training matrix.
25 hours
CAPA Management & Closure
Close outstanding corrective actions with documented root causes and preventive measures.
Compliance management FAQs
Questions About SQF Post-Certification Compliance
Do unused hours expire?
No. Unused hours roll over to the following month.
What do we receive each month?
Updated SQF programs and documents, record reviews with recommendations, CAPA logs, internal audit records, training summaries and a monthly compliance summary report.
Can you manage our FSMS software too?
Yes. Optional FSMS software management covers document control, audits, CAPA, training, suppliers, risk assessments and complaint trends.
Maintain SQF certification without the stress
Your SQF system should operate continuously, not just during audit season. Book a free consultation.
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