SQFI published Edition 10 in March 2026. Edition 10 audits are expected to start no earlier than January 2, 2027, subject to GFSI benchmarking, and SQFI notes the date may move.
Until then, audits use Edition 9, and a single audit does not mix requirements from both editions: confirm with your certification body which one applies to you. SQF codes are free to read at sqfi.com.
Official sources
- SQFI: Which Code Edition Should I Use?
- SQFI: Edition 10 FAQ
- SQFI: Food Safety Code, Food Manufacturing
Sources verified on November 7, 2026.
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