Lyons & Sons – GFSI Approved, SQF Food Safety Logistics Provider
GFSI Approved, SQF Certified Logistics Provider - Keeping it Safe, Clean & Traceable
Lyons & Sons is GFSI approved and SQF certified. SQF is an internationally recognized food safety certification that takes food safety beyond compliance, closely aligned with GFSI food safety principles and the wider Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) framework, supporting best practices in food-grade warehousing. As an SQF provider in, we take great care of cargo using complex and advanced systems that minimize food safety risks.
Our facilities are managed by an experienced warehouse management team. They monitor every step of the process to keep your products safe while stored at our facilities. If you want a minimal-risk warehouse setup, one that’s carefully managed by trained experts, Lyons & Sons is your trusted partner.
What is the SQF Food Safety Certification Program?
The SQF Food Safety Certification Program is a quality assurance program which is well recognized among retailers, brand owners and food service providers around the world. The SQF Food Safety Codes are designed in a manner that they meet industry regulations, customer satisfaction & other regulatory requirements for sectors falling into the food supply chain. From origin to market, SQF ensures the entire transportation of the goods is done in a safe, controlled & hygienic environment through food-safe warehousing and transportation services.
For Lyons & Sons, earning an SQF certification means our company not only increased its reputation as a trusted and reliable logistics partner in the food industry, but it opened doors to new business opportunities. Becoming SQF certified worked as a powerful differentiator for us, standardizing our position among competitors and winning the confidence of customers & stakeholders under the umbrella of GFSI food safety expectations and comprehensive 3PL logistics solutions.
Why Choose Lyons & Sons for SQF Food Safety?
SQF-Certified Operations
Adhering to globally recognized food safety standards.
Strategic
Network
Facilities near key ports and major distribution routes.
1.4M+ Sq Ft Warehousing
Expansive, SQF-compliant food logistics capacity
Low Cost
Storage
Store products at our warehouses within affordability
How Did Lyons & Sons Earn its SQF Certification?
Lyons & Sons started with a strong intention to give their clients the best experience possible. They realized that safety practices are not only good, but they have become a necessity for clients & customers to meet the higher standards of the markets in which they operate. Lyons & Sons realized this gap & started with this initiative. We made significant investments in making our SQF-certified warehouses more effectively optimized.
With the management stepping in, the company realized the substantial role SQF certification would play. Lyons & Sons achieved the certification meeting customer expectations for safety, quality & compliance through food-safe warehousing and transportation services. The process required top-level management approvals, involvement & commitment to food safety, which was all seamlessly accomplished in alignment with global food safety initiative gfsi standards.
Meeting the GFSI Standards
Lyon & Sons is committed to maintaining the highest levels of food safety and quality, fully adhering to GFSI Certification standards under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Through rigorous internal audits, comprehensive staff training, and strict process controls, we ensure every product meets internationally recognized benchmarks for hygiene, traceability, and risk management. Our dedication to continuous improvement and compliance not only safeguards our customers but also reinforces our reputation as a trusted leader in the food industry, firmly rooted in GFSI food safety practices.
Our SQF Certified Food Safety Services
Safe & Compliant Distribution
Lyon & Sons makes sure every shipment we handle follows strict food safety protocols when moving goods from the warehouse to final destinations.
Full Product Traceability
To mitigate product delivery risks, we implement the best safeguard rules and follow the correct policies, ensuring goods remain safe.
Risk Prevention & Quality Control
Every product we hold in our warehouse is well protected; we follow proactive monitoring, contamination prevention, and run necessary quality checks.
Certified Food Safety Standards
Lyons & Sons rely on globally recognized SQF certification that proves your products are handled with the highest level of safety and care following gfsi food safety expectations.
Partner with a Trusted SQF Food Safety Provider
At Lyons & Sons, we go beyond storage and distribution – we deliver peace of mind.
Our SQF-certified facilities & FDA compliance ensure your products stay protected at every step of the supply chain.
With over 1.4M sq. ft. of SQF-compliant warehousing, we provide the scale, safety, and reliability your business needs to thrive.
FAQs
What is SQF Certification and Why Is It Important for a Food Safety Logistics Provider?
SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification is a worldwide recognized food safety management standard following the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Lyons & Sons has successfully acquired the SQF certification recently. Acquiring an SQF certification demonstrates a commitment to following global food safety and quality standards. The certification provides assurance to food manufacturers and purchasers about the integrity of the supply chain built on gfsi food safety foundations.
How Does Lyons & Sons Maintain SQF Certification?
Our warehouses commonly observe rigorous administrative audits where we perform detailed on-site inspections to ensure that SQF standards are maintained. To learn more about how Lyons & Sons achieved their SQF certification, you can follow us on our LinkedIn page or dial Our warehouses commonly observe rigorous administrative audits where we perform detailed on-site inspections to ensure that SQF standards are maintained. To learn more about how Lyons & Sons achieved their SQF certification, you can follow us on our LinkedIn page or dial 856-964-0100.
How Long Does It Take to Become SQF Certified?
SQF certification differs from company to company. It can easily take anywhere from 6 months up to 2 years or even more. The time required to become SQF certified depends on several factors:
- Existing certification – If you already have an established HACCP program certification, it reduces the number of hours required to complete SQF implementation.
- Appropriate training – Lack of training can often lead to incorrect or error-prone implementation; the fewer errors your team makes, the faster SQF requirements are met.
- Assistance – Having outside assistance from a consulting company can help move the certification process more effectively, significantly taking less time.
What Are the Benefits of SQF Certification?
When you secure an SQF certification, it means you have earned a better market reputation and uphold the highest quality standards. By doing so, you reduce risk contamination, achieve complete compliance, and experience better efficiency under gfsi food safety principles.
How Is SQF Different from GMP Compliance?
SQF (Safe Quality Food) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) are both important components of food safety, but they function at different levels. GMP entails fundamental operational conditions and controls necessary to produce safe food, covering hygiene, health, maintenance, and cleanliness.
GMPs, however, are the prerequisites of SQF, which is a more advanced food safety system. Food safety programs based on SQF work more systematically by identifying, evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards in operational environments.
At Lyons & Sons, we take pride in achieving our SQF certification from a recognized body and becoming a successful SQF Food Safety Provider, aligned with global food safety initiative gfsi standards.
Why Should Food Manufacturers Choose an SQF-Certified Logistics Partner?
Working with an SQF-certified company like Lyons & Sons gives food manufacturers peace of mind knowing that their supply chain meets international food safety and quality benchmarks. It minimizes contamination risk, supports brand credibility, and ensures full compliance with buyer and retailer requirements while aligning with GFSI food safety expectations and dependable distribution services in New Jersey.