What is SQF?
SQF (Safe Quality Food) is a globally recognized food safety standard approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). As one of GFSI’s benchmarked schemes, SQF meets strict international requirements for food safety management systems. Businesses that implement SQF can demonstrate strong compliance with global expectations, boosting their credibility and improving market access.
The SQF Programme is a rigorous and trusted system acknowledged by retailers, brand owners and foodservice providers worldwide. Its Food Safety Codes support industry, customer and regulatory requirements across every link in the food supply chain, from primary production to retail.
The BSJ Quality Institute is now the only official licensed Safe Quality Food training centre in Jamaica, giving local businesses direct access to world-class SQF training and support.
Our goal is to help organizations uphold the highest standards in food safety. Our training prepares you to earn SQF certification which signals a clear commitment. It strengthens your reputation, builds trust with customers and partners and creates new opportunities in local and international markets.
SQF certification is a strong competitive advantage, showing that your business is serious about delivering safe, high-quality products every time.
Licensed SQF Training Center Courses
Course Description:
This course is designed for those individuals, such as SQF practitioners, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety system and its food safety culture. With a focus on continuous improvement, practical activities provide attendees with the opportunity to align their existing programs with the SQF Food Safety Code and build an environment where food safety is a top priority. |
Prerequisites:
Implementing SQF Fundamentals or HACCP training |
Course Duration
Sixteen-hours contact time covered over two (2) days |
Who should attend?
This course is designed for persons who are:
Individuals seeking to position themselves for employment in that sector are also invited to participate. |
Course description
This course is designed for those individuals, such as SQF practitioners, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety system and its culture of food safety. With a focus on continuous improvement, practical activities provide attendees with the opportunity to align their existing programs with the SQF Food Safety Code and build an environment where food safety is a top priority. |
Prerequisites:
Implementing Fundamentals or HACCP training |
Course duration:
Eight-hours contact time covered over one (1) day |
Who should attend?
This course is designed for persons who are:
Individuals seeking to position themselves for employment in that sector are also invited to participate. |
Course description
This fundamental course exposes participants within companies that are new to food safety or those with underdeveloped food safety systems will be guided through an exploration of seven foundational programs that, along with their food safety plan, make up the SQF Fundamentals Code. |
Prerequisites:
HACCP or PCQI training |
Course Duration:
Sixteen-hours contact time covered over two (2) days |
Who should attend?
This course is designed for persons who are:
Individuals seeking to position themselves for employment in that sector are also invited to participate. |
Course description
This course is designed for the current SQF practitioner seeking further information on how to improve and maintain the site’s SQF system, focusing on using the internal audit program to manage, maintain, and enhance the site’s SQF system; harnessing the corrective action/preventive action process to identify trends and build continuous improvement; communicating with senior management to more fully define the site’s commitment to food safety; and developing and prioritizing key performance indicators to assure continuous improvement of the SQF system. |
Prerequisites
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Course duration:
Sixteen-hours contact time covered over two (2) days |
Who should attend
This course is designed for persons who are:
Individuals seeking to position themselves for employment in that sector are also invited to participate. |
