SQF Edition 10 · Supply chain
SQF Supplier Verification Support: Strengthen Your Supply Chain Compliance
SQF supplier verification protects your certification, because your food safety system is only as strong as your supply chain. We build, implement and maintain a risk-based approved supplier program that meets SQF Edition 10 requirements.
We help you
Build a Compliant, Risk-Based Supplier Program
Compliant supplier approval
Approval and verification processes that meet SQF.
Audit-defensible supplier files
Complete, traceable supplier documentation.
Risk-based controls
Across local, foreign and contract suppliers.
Our supplier verification services
SQF Supplier Verification Services
01
Supplier Approval & Evaluation
✓ SOPs for supplier approval, monitoring and re-evaluation
✓ Risk-based supplier classification
✓ Supplier evaluation tools and status tracking
02
Specifications Management
✓ Raw material, packaging and finished product specifications
✓ Alignment with release criteria
✓ Integration with supplier approval and receiving
03
Co-Manufacturer Oversight
✓ Internal audit SOPs and schedules for contract manufacturers
✓ Oversight aligned with SQF Edition 10
✓ Verification of contractor compliance
04
Co-Manufacturing Quality Agreements
✓ Standard quality agreement templates
✓ Defined food safety and compliance responsibilities
✓ Deviation, change control and notification terms
05
Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment
✓ FFVA tools and documentation
✓ Ingredient and supplier vulnerability analysis
✓ Mitigation strategies and periodic review
06
Records Retention & Documentation
✓ Retention and archiving SOPs
✓ Structured supplier filing systems
✓ Access control and traceability
Service options & pricing
SQF Supplier Verification Pricing
$3,000 per facility
Supplier Approval SOP with Customization
A customized supplier approval procedure for your facility.
Custom quote
Supplier Approval Program Setup
Supplier setup priced by the number of suppliers.
$1,550
FSVP SOP Templates for Importers
Foreign Supplier Verification Program SOP templates.
From $2,500 per facility/month
End-to-End Supply Chain Compliance
Monthly supply chain compliance management support.
Custom quote
Annual Program Maintenance
Yearly upkeep of your supplier verification program.
Multi-supplier discounts are available. Programs are tailored to your product risk, supply chain complexity and certification scope.
Key SQF Edition 10 focus areas
Supplier Controls That Meet SQF Edition 10
Approved supplier program
Risk-based approval, monitoring and re-evaluation.
Supply chain controls
Managing hazards that originate from suppliers.
Food fraud prevention
Vulnerability assessment and mitigation.
Co-manufacturer oversight
Control of outsourced processes.
Documentation & records
Complete, accurate, audit-ready supplier files.
SQF-experienced team
We understand certification and audit expectations.
Supplier verification FAQs
Questions About SQF Supplier Verification
Do you support importers with FSVP?
Yes. We provide Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) SOP templates for importers and can integrate FSVP into your supplier program.
Do you cover co-manufacturers?
Yes. We set up co-manufacturer oversight, internal audit schedules and quality agreements with defined responsibilities.
How is supplier setup priced?
Supplier approval program setup is quoted based on the number of suppliers, and multi-supplier discounts are available.
Strengthen your supply chain. Protect your certification.
Your suppliers’ compliance is your compliance. Book a free consultation to make it controlled, verified and defensible.
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