A Natural Products Association Presents

SQF Certification

June 25, 2015 1:00-2:00pm

Josh Grauso Technical Sales Director UL Registrar

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• Largest and oldest natural products trade group in U.S. established in 1936

• Represent more than 2,000 retailers and suppliers of natural products including:

• Dietary supplements & ingredients

• Natural and organic foods

• Cosmetics, health and beauty aids

Our Mission As the leading voice of the natural products industry, the Natural Products Association's mission is to advocate for the rights of consumers to have access to products that will maintain and improve their health, and for the rights of retailers and suppliers to sell these products.

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Josh Grauso Technical Sales Director UL Registrar

As a senior member of UL Registrar’s leadership team, Joshua works with retailers, multi-national brands, and manufacturing organizations to develop and implement professional 3rd party facility and/or supplier assessment programs related to industry standards for quality, safety and cGMP compliance. Joshua is a certified auditor, practitioner, approved training provider and has performed audits for major retailers and industry recognized certification schemes including cGMP, ISO9001, OHSAS, 18001, ANSI Z-10, SQF Code, and BRC Global Standards. Joshua participates on industry technical committees and work groups drafting national and international standards as a UL Registrar technical representative. Aides in the strategic planning, development of training presentation tools and materials for industry specific Seminars. Design and implementation of global supply chain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Assessment program for the launch of Major retailers FDA regulated private label brand; major Healthcare Products distributor; and major multi-level marketing company nutrition, skin-care, and weight management product vendors. Coordinates, schedule, and conduct of training sessions throughout regions of scope along with the evaluation of auditors’ progress and performance. Key assistance in the development and implementation ANSI Accredited ISO Guide 65 SQF Certification Management System, SQFI Approved Training Center Management System, BRC Global Standard for Consumer Products Approved Training Provider Program and ANAB accredited ISO 17020 Inspection Body.

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SQF Certification The Benefits of Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification with UL

UL Registrar LLC

Agenda

Introduction SQF Preparation Choose a Category The Next Step to the Audit Process Benefits of SQF UL Registrar Offering

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Introduction

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• SQF is recognized by retailers and food service providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system.

• Using the SQF certification program will help reduce assessment inconsistencies and costs of multiple assessment standards.

• The SQF Program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management certification.

• Administered by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), SQF benefits from continual retailer feedback about consumer concerns. These benefits are passed on to SQF certified suppliers, keeping them a step ahead of their competitors.

• SQF is the only scheme to integrate a quality component as well as food safety.

Preparing for SQF Certification

Learn about the SQF Code.

Select the Relevant SQF

Modules

Register on the SQF

Assessment Data Base

Use of SQF Consultants

*

Designate an SQF

Practitioner

Select the Certification

Level

Document and Implement the

SQF Code

SQF Guidance Documents

** Select a

Certification Body – UL Registrar

Conduct Pre-assessment

**

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* Optional ** Recommended

SQF Code 7 Part A.1

UL Registrar SQF

Implementation Training **

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SQF Food Sector Categories

Appendix 1- SQF Code 7.2

SQF Modules

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• Module 2 – System Elements

• Module 3 – GMP for Animal Feed

• Module 4 – GMP for Pet Food Production

• Module 5 – GAP for Farming of Animal Products

• Module 6 –GAP for Farming of Fish

• Module 7 – GAP for Farming of Plant Products

• Module 7H GAP for Farming of Plant Products (Harmonized Produce Standards)

• Module 8 – GAP for Farming of Grains and Pulses

• Module 9 – GMP for Pre-processing of Animal Products

• Module 10 – GMP for Pre-processing of Plant Products

• Module 11 – GMP for Processing of Food Products

• Module 12 – GDP for Transport and Distribution of Food

• Module 13 – GMP for Production of Food Packing

• Module 14 – GMP for Food Brokers

• Module 15 – GMP for Food Retail, Food Service

• Module 16 – SQF Multi-site Program

Next Steps to the Audit Process Step 1 • Obtain a FREE copy of the SQF Code 7.2 online at www.sqfi.com

Step 2 • Enroll in a UL Registrar Educational Course (Private & Public)

- SQF Implementation - Advance Practitioners Course - Internal Auditor Training

• Enroll in online course

Step 3

• Register on the SQF Assessment Database

Step 4

• Designate a company SQF Practitioner to take Online Exam www.sqfi.com Test for Pre-Farm & Post-Farm (English or Spanish)

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SQF Assessment Database

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Step 1: Register on the SQFI Website

Step 2: Enter registration information Step 3: Complete company billing information Step 4: Enter company site information Step 5: First-time login Step 6: Familiarization with SQFAD

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SQF Assessment Database

SQF Assessment Database

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Classification Description of Classification Fee USD A Suppliers with gross sales

< 100,000 USD $100

B Suppliers with gross sales > 100,000 USD to < 5 million USD

$250

C Suppliers with gross sales > 5 million USD to < 25 million USD

$350

D Suppliers with gross sales > 25 million USD to < 50 million USD

$500

E Suppliers with gross sales > 50 million USD

$600

M Multi-site Organization

Central-site $1000

Each Sub-site $25

Annual SQFAD Registration Fee

Certification Levels

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Level 1: Entry Level for new and developing

businesses. Addresses GMP/GAP/GDPs and

basic food safety requirements

Level 2: Implementation of a HACCP-based food safety plan in addition to

food safety fundamentals

Level 3: Implementation of a HACCP-based food quality and food safety

plans, in addition to food safety fundamentals

Upon passing the audit: • Obtain SQF Certificate • Advertise with the SQF logo

on marketing materials • SQF Database

Upon passing the audit: • Obtain SQF Certificate • Advertise with the SQF logo on

materials • SQF Quality Shield on product • SQF Database

Audit Process

Standard Basic Duration (days)

SQF Level 1 ½ day

SQF Level 2 1 day

SQF Level 3 1 day

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Step1 Step 2

Standard Basic Duration (days)

SQF Level 1 1 day

SQF Level 2 1½ day

SQF Level 3 2 day

1. Desk Audit Duration Table*

2. Facility Audit Duration Table*

* Subject to change due to complexity, facility size, HACCP

plans and shifts

–Quote James Harrington

The Hidden Cost of Poor Quality. How much will it cost you?

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Benefits of Certification

Buying Companies Share Supplier Base Results

• Redundancy • Confusion • Inefficiency • High Cost • Verification

vs. Validation

Solution: • Build Confidence with UL Registrar LLC Third Party Certification • Reduce Inefficiency in the Food System • 34% Reduction in Recalls in a 4 year period • Once Certified, Accepted Everywhere (including Major Retailers)

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UL Registrar LLC Services – SQF Training 1. SQF Implementation Training:

- Understanding of the requirements of the SQF Code 7.2. - Effectively implement the requirements of the Code. - Prepare the organization for the initial certification audit. - Maintain the implemented program subsequently after attending the training. - Understand the differences between verification and validation. - Implement a robust verification program as required by the Code.

2. SQF Advanced Practitioner Training: - This is an advanced level training for SQF Practitioners. - To help current SQF Practitioners continually improve the SQF system. - Detailed guidance will be provided to participants in the use of continuous improvement tools. - This course will focus on post-SQF implementation activities:

• Maintaining the system after initial certification • Preparing for re-certification • Managing corrective actions, etc.

3. SQF Internal Auditing Training:

- This training is packed with practical audit scenarios. - Examples that will help participants understand the techniques of internal auditing. - The expectations and requirements of the SQF Code. - Successful completion of the training will help the participants effectively perform an SQF Internal

Audit relevant to their operations. - The Facilitator will provide honest feedback on the auditing skills of participants based on

observation of practical exercises in the training in order to further improve their auditing skills.

UL Registrar Services – SQF Audits

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• UL Registrar LLC, a division of UL, is licensed by Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) to verify and certify companies that comply with the documented requirements of the SQF Code.

• UL Registrar’s SQF Audits are conducted by highly competent auditors who have years of experience in the relevant industry sectors.

• Services Include: SQF Pre-Assessment Audits SQF Level 1 Audits SQF Level 2 Audits SQF Level 3 Audits

For more information on more UL Registrar LLC Certification Programs, GMP, Social Accountability, and Training please contact ULRinfo@ul.com

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