As part of the celebrations around our 35th anniversary year, Exemplar Global is proud to acknowledge the important relationships with organizations that support our mission to recognize and validate conformity-assessment professionals. Throughout the year, we will focus on these organizations and the great work that they do within the industry.
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) is one such valued partner. Exemplar Global independently certifies SQF professionals, including SQF auditors, technical reviewers, consultants, and trainers, against the relevant SQFI set of requirements. As it says on their website, “SQF auditors and technical reviewers are part of the SQF certification process essential to maintaining food safety and quality at food businesses throughout the global supply chain.”
SQF consultants and trainers are crucial in assisting food businesses with implementing and maintaining SQF standards. They provide expertise and guidance in assisting their clients in developing food safety and quality management systems, conducting gap assessments, and preparing for SQF certification audits. Consultants and trainers offer valuable insights, best practices, and training programs to help organizations navigate the complexities of SQF requirements, ensuring compliance and enhancing food safety and quality throughout the supply chain.
The relationship between SQFI and Exemplar Global has been in place for more than a decade. In addition to managing the Personnel Certification process, our supporting role with the program allows the SQF community to find and verify SQF professional credentials via the register of auditors, technical reviews, consultants, and trainer found on our Exemplar LINK platform. In 2022, the Personnel Certification activity that Exemplar Global undertakes for SQF achieved Accreditation against ISO17024:2012.
Exemplar Global also has the honor of sponsoring the SQF Awards, to be presented at the upcoming SQF Unites event.
“We are delighted that Exemplar Global is continuing its sponsorship of the SQF Excellence Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements and commitment of SQF auditors and practitioners,” says LeAnn Chuboff, Vice President for Technical Affairs for SQFI.
“On Tuesday, March 12, in addition to the awards presentation, Exemplar Global President and CEO Andrew Baines will share and explores the value and impact of the innovative SQF Professional Pathways program. The new initiative is dedicated to fortifying expertise in operational and strategic domains, with a strong emphasis on fostering trust and confidence,” Chuboff says.
SQFI and Exemplar Global, two not-for-profit organizations, have missions that are largely aligned. Conformity assessment professionals within the food safety space draw great benefit from them both.
“We are pleased to congratulate Exemplar Global for their legacy of 35 years of excellence,” concludes Chuboff.