Our Mission: Elevating Food Safety Standards
At SQF Consulting, we believe that food safety is not just a regulatory requirement—it is the foundation of consumer trust and operational excellence. Founded in 2018, our mission is to simplify the complex path to Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification for food manufacturers, processors, packaging facilities, and distributors across the United States. We bridge the gap between rigorous regulatory standards and practical, day-to-day plant operations.
Our team consists of registered SQF consultants, former food safety auditors, and industry veterans who have spent decades on the manufacturing floor. We understand that every facility is unique, which is why we reject one-size-fits-all templates. Instead, we design customized food safety management systems that not only guarantee audit readiness but also improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and empower your workforce.
Over the past six years, we have helped over 400 facilities achieve and maintain their SQF certification with a 100% first-time pass rate. Whether you are a small-scale specialty processor or a multi-site enterprise manufacturer, we provide the technical expertise, hands-on training, and ongoing support you need to build a robust food safety culture.
Our Impact by the Numbers
We measure our success by the success of our clients. Here is how we help food manufacturers achieve compliance and operational excellence.
- 100%
- First-Time Audit Pass Rate
- Every client we have prepared has successfully passed their initial SQF audit.
- 400+
- Facilities Certified
- Across manufacturing, packaging, and distribution sectors nationwide.
- 85%
- Reduction in Audit Prep Time
- Our streamlined documentation and training systems save hundreds of hours.
- 95%
- Client Retention Rate
- We support our clients year-over-year through annual surveillance audits.
Expert Guidance for Complex Compliance
Navigating the SQF Code requires deep technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles. Our consultants specialize in translating complex regulatory language into clear, actionable procedures for your team. We work directly with your Quality Assurance managers and plant personnel to conduct comprehensive gap analyses, develop robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and implement effective preventive controls.
We don't just write policies and leave; we stand by your side throughout the entire process. Our hands-on approach includes on-site employee training, mock audits to identify potential non-conformances, and active participation during the actual certification audit. This comprehensive support ensures your team is confident, knowledgeable, and fully prepared to explain your food safety system to any auditor.
By partnering with SQF Consulting, you gain more than just a certificate on the wall. You establish a sustainable, continuous-improvement framework that protects your brand, satisfies your retail customers, and ensures the safety of the consumers who trust your products every day.
“Food safety is not a department; it is a mindset. Our goal is to help manufacturers build a culture where every employee, from the sanitation crew to the CEO, understands their critical role in protecting the consumer.”
Our Proven Path to SQF Certification
We guide your facility through a structured, five-step process designed to ensure complete compliance, successful audits, and long-term operational success.
Gap Analysis
We conduct a thorough on-site assessment of your current facility, processes, and documentation against the latest SQF Code requirements to identify compliance gaps.
System Development
Our team drafts customized HACCP plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and food safety manuals tailored specifically to your unique plant operations.
Implementation & Training
We train your staff on the new procedures, establish monitoring and verification logs, and help you build a strong, facility-wide food safety culture.
Mock Audit
We perform a rigorous, simulated SQF audit to test your system, verify record-keeping compliance, and ensure your team is fully prepared for the official auditor.
Audit Support
We are on-site during your official certification audit to support your team, assist with auditor inquiries, and help resolve any minor findings quickly.
Ready to Achieve SQF Certification?
Talk to the team directly. We will walk through your facility's current position and map out a realistic path to certification, with no obligation.