Approved Supplier Program and Non-Contract and Contract Service Providers

Hello,

             I am just double checking. The facility is under SQF. My question, Does the Approved Supplier Program (spreadsheet /list) with all the raw materials, packaging and so on; need to also bear the non-contract / contract service providers as well or can it be a stand alone ( spreadsheet) ?   I heard that auditors are asking or trying to catch people to see if they have the two combined on a spreadsheet vs. being separate. Thanks..

You heard that auditors are trying to catch people? Now, that is funny.

They are two separate programs, I always use two sep lists.

Hi SQF Consultant,

               Thank you for your input; much appreciated...

Agree, I keep them separate.

I keep separate lists for ingredient, meat and poultry and packaging suppliers and the service providers are also kept in a separate list.