Heightened consumer demand for increased food safety assurances is moving down the chain with retailers and service providers requiring their packaging suppliers to provide validated, verifiable systems, effectively implemented, with evidence of continuous monitoring procedures. This is where the Safe Quality Food Program comes in. SQF is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system The SQF Program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management certification.