SQF Certification
Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), SQF is one of the most accepted schemes in the food industry to meet the highest safety and quality standards.
SQF Certification is perfect for any company seeking to assure its customers with safe y high-quality food products.
Depending on the implementation stage of your Food Safety Program, your size, and the type of site you are, you can choose from the following programs:
- SQF Fundamentals Program (Basic and Intermediate GMP)
- SQF Food Safety Program (GSFI recognized)
- SQF Food Safety and Quality Program (GSFI recognized)
CICS is committed to supporting your food safety journey by delivering assessments against SQF and additional services such as Pre-assessment, GAP Analysis, and more. In the USA, the leading retailer, Wal-Mart, has recognized us as an approved certification body for Food Safety and GMP Audits.
Ready to grow your business through compliance with global industry best practices?
Contact us today to schedule your SQF audit!
Unsure where to start your food safety journey? Let us help you by downloading our Free guide with steps and guidance on achieving the SQF Certification.
SQF Certification
How We Work
We are honored to work with all-size companies, from multinational facilities to small family-owned businesses, all receiving our commitment of offering a friendly, pragmatic, y respectful audit.
Our handpicked auditor’s team will ensure you experience a smooth auditing process while bringing value-added risk management to your organization and investment.
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Benefits
The best standard to get you GFSI Compliant
SQF certification allows food safety and quality systems to be verified y validated throughout the food chain, increasing brand protection, consumer confidence, and loyalty.
SQF is recognized by retailers, foodservice providers, and regulatory agencies worldwide that require HACCP food safety and quality management systems by their suppliers.
Still wondering if SQF is the right GFSI Program for you? Here are some additional benefits that you might want to consider:
Free Resources
SQF is the only program that offers you free tools like no other GFSI Scheme to succeed on your food safety management journey.
Their implementation guides are charged with tips to get your system certified.
Friendly Platform
Their easy-to-navigate SQF Assessment Database “Repositrak” will keep your audit results safe and easily retrievable.
One solution for every facility
SQF applies to the entire supply chain; from farms and orchards to retail and wholesale, are eligible for Certification.
Outstanding Customer Service
SQF is the only GFSI Program that offers a full-time Exceptional Customer Service. Their staff will address your issues in record time.
Let us assist you in ensuring your company’s food safety culture
Pleasant experience!
“Thank You for the professionalism and great customer service that was extended throughout the audit. You made our entire SQF audit a pleasant experience. We’ll continue to strive for excellence and look forward to working with CICS in the future.”
Maria Bowen
Vice President, Alpha Foods Co
Value added Audit!
“CICS take all the stress of an SQF certification entirely out of the picture, focusing on food safety risks. The audit was a value add and not a punitive exercise hunting for the smallest oversight to cut points.”
Jaya Shrivastava
Owner, Dash of Masala
Continual Improvement!
“The auditor was responsible, fair, and reasonable. We have to work to answer the findings; this is part of the program, continual improvement. We look forward to working with CICS on future audits.”
Ted Marks
Owner, Fowler’s Chocolates
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ANAB Accredited
Product Certification Body for SQF Certification
Accreditation ID #1087, issued by ANAB
Mc Donald’s Supplier Quality MS Audits
If you are currently supplying food products to McDonald’s, you are eligible to join the McDonald’s SQMS program.
The successful completion of an SQMS Audit will ensure that you operate according to McDonald’s supply chain’s high standards and demonstrate your commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, great-tasting products.
Officially authorized to lead third-party audits for McDonald’s suppliers, CICS Americas is your best partner towards verifying compliance with McDonald’s Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS).
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