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How to Prepare for SQF Edition 10: Changes, Scoring, and Transition Steps

Sep 25, 2026

SQF Edition 10 audits are expected to start January 2, 2027. Here’s what’s changing, from Core Clause scoring to food safety culture, and what your site can do now to prepare.

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SQF Edition 10 food factory audit preparation.
Brasil Pack Trends: Mapping Packaging Trends
Brasil Pack Trends: Mapping Packaging Trends
Jun 30, 2025
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Washington State Updates Regulations on Lead in Aluminum and Brass Cookware
Washington State Updates Regulations on Lead in Aluminum and Brass Cookware
Jun 19, 2025
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EU Introduces New Regulations for Food Contact Plastics
EU Introduces New Regulations for Food Contact Plastics
Mar 10, 2025
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Read More: EU Introduces New Regulations for Food Contact Plastics

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How the EU’s BPA Ban is Transforming Food Contact Safety Standards
How the EU’s BPA Ban is Transforming Food Contact Safety Standards
Dec 31, 2024
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Japan Updates Food Contact Materials Positive List
Japan Updates Food Contact Materials Positive List
May 21, 2024
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Read More: Japan Updates Food Contact Materials Positive List
Brazil's Revised Regulation on Food Contact Materials
Brazil's Revised Regulation on Food Contact Materials
May 9, 2024
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Read More: Brazil's Revised Regulation on Food Contact Materials
Washington State Enacts Bill to Reduce Lead in Cookware
Washington State Enacts Bill to Reduce Lead in Cookware
Apr 24, 2024
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Read More: Washington State Enacts Bill to Reduce Lead in Cookware
Will Your Plastic Food Contact Products Make It in the EU?
Will Your Plastic Food Contact Products Make It in the EU?
Apr 28, 2022
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Read More: Will Your Plastic Food Contact Products Make It in the EU?