The IFSQN are pleased to announce the launch of their most comprehensive SQF Implementation Package to date. The IFSQN SQF Food Safety Management System Package is an ideal package for organisations looking to meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Edition 8.

This comprehensive package is designed to assist in achieving SQF Certification and contains extensive implementation tools and unrivaled comprehensive SQF documentation system templates.

Included in the Package:

▪	A comprehensive set of over 70 editable Food Safety Management System Procedures

▪	A range of 60 easy to use Record Templates

▪	Additional HACCP Manual including the HACCP Calculator

▪	Introduction to the SQF Food Safety Management System Training Modules

▪	Allergen Risk Management Tools

▪	Food Fraud Risk Assessment Tool

▪	Supplier Risk Assessment Tool

▪	Internal Auditor Training

▪	HACCP Training

▪	Verification and Validation Record Templates

▪	Supplementary Documents and Management Tools

▪	Implementation Workbook

▪	Start Up Guide

▪	Free Technical Support until you achieve certification

SQF System Elements for Food Manufacturing - Key Changes:

The recently published SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Edition 8 includes a range of changes, the main changes are summarized below.

1.	There is more emphasis on Senior Management responsibilities and duties

2.	Business Continuity Planning has been changed to Crisis Management Planning and there are more detailed requirements

3.	Complaint Management requirements are now mandatory

4.	There are significantly more detailed requirements specifying how Food Safety Plans need to be prepared in accordance with the twelve steps identified in the Codex Alimentarius Commission HACCP guidelines

5.	The SQF Code now requires Food Fraud prevention controls including a food fraud vulnerability assessment and a food fraud mitigation plan

6.	The requirement for Environmental Monitoring has been added to Module 2 with more detailed requirements.

7.	New requirement for the control of Product Start-Ups and Changeovers

8.	There are significantly more detailed requirements for Allergen Management

Module 11: Good Manufacturing Practices for Processing of Food Products – Key Changes:

1. There is a new requirement for specifications for Equipment, Utensils and Protective Clothing.
2. There is a new requirement for Ventilation equipment and devices to be adequately cleaned
3. Added requirement for Stairs, Catwalks and Platforms to have no open grates directly above exposed food product surfaces
4. Added to meet applicable regulatory requirements to Equipment design and construction requirements
5. New requirement for Equipment, Utensils and Protective Clothing cleaning and storage
6. Premises and Equipment Maintenance new requirements regarding training or supervision of contractors, temporary repairs and for a pre-operational inspection after maintenance (to be conducted by qualified personnel).
7. Cleaning and Sanitation includes new requirements for detergent mix concentrations, detergents and sanitizers to be labeled according to regulatory requirements and for CIP systems.
8. Pest Prevention element now instead of Management of Pests and Vermin and throughout an emphasis on prevention and additional requirements and rewording such as 'vermin' to 'pests' and 'flies' to 'insects'
9. Personnel includes new requirements regarding contamination caused by bodily fluids and for visitors to be trained or escorted.
10. Sanitary Facilities includes new requirements for the storage of protective clothing, outer garments and other items and that drainage should be in accordance with regulations
11. There are new requirements for Water stored on site, for treated water to be tested, and for samples for analysis (frequency based on risk) to be taken from within the facility.
12. Addition of Other Gasses to The Quality of Air (and Other Gasses)
13. Storage and Handling of Goods new section added which requires a storage plan.
14. Alternative Storage and Handling of Goods has a new requirement for records to validate alternate or temporary control measures for the alternative storage
15. Waste Disposal has new requirement for the disposal of trademarked material and for waste for animal feed.

1.	There is a new requirement for specifications for Equipment, Utensils and Protective Clothing.

2.	There is a new requirement for Ventilation equipment and devices to be adequately cleaned

3.	Added requirement for Stairs, Catwalks and Platforms to have no open grates directly above exposed food product surfaces

4.	Added to meet applicable regulatory requirements to Equipment design and construction requirements

5.	New requirement for Equipment, Utensils and Protective Clothing cleaning and storage

6.	Premises and Equipment Maintenance new requirements regarding training or supervision of contractors, temporary repairs and for a pre-operational inspection after maintenance (to be conducted by qualified personnel).

7.	Cleaning and Sanitation includes new requirements for detergent mix concentrations, detergents and sanitizers to be labeled according to regulatory requirements and for CIP systems.

8.	Pest Prevention element now instead of Management of Pests and Vermin and throughout an emphasis on prevention and additional requirements and rewording such as 'vermin' to 'pests' and 'flies' to 'insects'

9.	Personnel includes new requirements regarding contamination caused by bodily fluids and for visitors to be trained or escorted.

10.	Sanitary Facilities includes new requirements for the storage of protective clothing, outer garments and other items and that drainage should be in accordance with regulations

11.	There are new requirements for Water stored on site, for treated water to be tested, and for samples for analysis (frequency based on risk) to be taken from within the facility.

12.	Addition of Other Gasses to The Quality of Air (and Other Gasses)

13.	Storage and Handling of Goods new section added which requires a storage plan.

14.	Alternative Storage and Handling of Goods has a new requirement for records to validate alternate or temporary control measures for the alternative storage

15.	Waste Disposal has new requirement for the disposal of trademarked material and for waste for animal feed.

All of the changes in and additions to the SQF Code in Edition 8 have been incorporated into the new package which is available for immediate download, can be edited to meet your needs and is perfect for Food Manufacturers looking to meet SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing Edition 8.