The Safe Quality Food program, managed by the Safe Quality Food Institute, provides certification for safety and quality across all stages of the food supply chain. Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative, it serves as a widely accepted farm‑to‑fork standard that helps food and beverage companies demonstrate strong safety and quality practices to customers. SQF codes are periodically updated to align with industry best practices, with Edition 9 taking effect on May 24, 2021 as the current standard for site audits, though many manufacturers still rely on outdated guidance.

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