SQF Edition 10 Transition Package for Food Manufacturers

Overview

SQF Edition 10 was released March 1, 2026. Certification audits are anticipated to begin no earlier than January 2, 2027. If your facility was certified under Edition 9, several areas of your documentation will not hold up in an Edition 10 audit without updates. This SQF Transition Package for Food Manufacturers was built for that gap. What Is Included in the Transition Package? Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan Template A mandatory new requirement under clause 2.1.1.3 that did not exist in Edition 9. This prefilled procedures, planning forms, and food safety culture assessment survey template cover communication strategies, training programs, feedback mechanisms, and performance measurement activities. Management Review and Monthly Management Updates Template Edition 10 expanded what must be covered in your annual management review and monthly updates under clauses 2.1.2.1 and 2.1.2.2. This template gives you updated record formats for both, pre-structured to Edition 10 requirements. Change Management Procedure Template New under clause 2.3.5. Your site must now document a formal procedure for evaluating changes to formulations, materials, labels, equipment, specifications, and the food safety plan. This template is ready to implement immediately. Environmental Monitoring Risk Assessment Template (specific to food manufacturer) Edition 10 strengthens expectations under clause 2.4.8. This template provides a risk-based assessment covering monitoring zones, sampling frequencies, target organisms, and product assessment guidance. SQF Food Manufacturing Edition 10 Change Document for Other Minor Changes The official SQFI clause-by-clause reference showing every change between Edition 9 and Edition 10. Who This Is For? Existing SQF Practitioners, quality managers, and food safety leads at small and medium food manufacturing sites across Canada preparing for their first Edition 10 audit. We developed this template to be easy to use and partially customizable to meet your needs. Template built by a Registered SQF Consultant and SQF Trainer, with 14 years of food safety consulting experience.