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SQF Edition 9 Food Safety Audit Checklist

Internal audit checklist mapped to the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing, Edition 9, covering system elements and GMP modules.

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SQF System Management Commitment

  • Is there a documented food safety policy signed by senior management? *
  • Has an SQF Practitioner been designated who is employed full-time and has completed HACCP training? *
  • Are management review meetings conducted at least annually with documented outputs? *
  • Is there a documented procedure to manage food safety incidents and crisis events? *

Document Control & Records

  • Is a document control procedure in place ensuring current versions are in use? *
  • Are records legible, retained per defined periods, and readily accessible? *
  • Are specifications documented for raw materials, packaging, and finished product? *

Food Safety Plan (HACCP)

  • Is a HACCP-based food safety plan validated and reviewed at least annually? *
  • Is food fraud vulnerability assessed and a mitigation plan documented? *
  • Is a food defense (threat/vulnerability) plan documented and implemented? *
  • Are allergens identified, assessed, and controlled through the plan? *

Verification, Corrective Action & Audit

  • Is a verification schedule established covering CCP validation and monitoring review? *
  • Are corrective and preventive actions documented with root cause analysis? *
  • Are internal audits of the SQF system conducted on a scheduled basis? *
  • Is product analysis (micro/chemical) performed against a documented schedule? *

Traceability, Recall & Identity

  • Is a product identification and traceability system in place tracing one step forward and back? *
  • Is a documented product withdrawal and recall procedure tested at least annually? *
  • Date of most recent mock recall exercise

GMP Prerequisite Program

  • Are premises, grounds, and building fabrication maintained to prevent contamination? *
  • Are personnel hygiene, handwashing, and protective clothing requirements enforced? *
  • Is a master cleaning and sanitation schedule documented and verified? *
  • Is an integrated pest management program maintained with a licensed provider? *

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