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Best Answer nwilson, 12 April 2024 - 10:17 PM
Check post 2 from SQFconsultant. Good general explanation.
https://www.ifsqn.co...ng-in-my-audit/
From SQFI:
https://www.sqfi.com...vrsn=ecdc52c0_9
Audit Scoring Deviations from the SQF Code impacts whether the site passes the site audit. These are classified into three different categories for non-conformities.
1. Minor non-conformity: An omission or deficiency in the SQF System that produces unsatisfactory conditions that if not addressed may lead to a risk to food safety but not likely to cause a system element breakdown.
2. Major non-conformity: is an omission or deficiency in the SQF System producing unsatisfactory conditions that carry a food safety risk and are likely to result in a system element breakdown.
3. Critical non-conformity: is a breakdown of control (s) at a critical control point, a pre-requisite program, or other process step and judged likely to cause a significant public health risk and/or where product is contaminated.
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