--- title: Webinar - What's New in SQF Code Ed. 9 & Suggestions for Your Conversion Plan description: To prepare for a May 2021 implementation deadline, LeAnn Chuboff from SQFI explains what's changed in SQF Code Edition 9 and how to plan for a smooth transition. image: https://info.safetychain.com/hubfs/SQF%20Code%20Ed%209.png --- [![SafetyChain ( final file ) (png).png](https://info.safetychain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SafetyChain%20(%20final%20file%20)%20(png).png?width=600&height=122&name=SafetyChain%20(%20final%20file%20)%20(png).png "SafetyChain ( final file ) (png).png")](https://safetychain.com/) # \[ Webinar Replay \] SQF Code Edition 9: What's New Since 8.1 & Tips for Your Conversion Plan (with Guidance from SQFI Staff) ## About the Webinar with Live Chat To prepare you for a May 2021 implementation deadline, LeAnn Chuboff from SQFI explains what's changed in SQF Code Edition 9 and how to smooth your transition. This free webinar will include **tips for your conversion plan** and conclude with a **live Q&A via chat with SQFI staff** where you can ask questions about: - Key changes between Code Edition 8.1 and Code Edition 9 - including new clauses for supplier compliance and Food Defense Threat Assessments - Manufacturing processes affected by the new code - Ways food companies can begin preparing for audits under SQF Code Edition 9, and more! ## About the Presenter ![LeAnn Chuboff SQFI](https://info.safetychain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LeAnn%20Chuboff%20SQFI.png?width=1270&height=1270&name=LeAnn%20Chuboff%20SQFI.png) ### LeAnn Chuboff ##### Vice President, Technical Affairs - SQFI LeAnn is the Vice President of Technical Affairs for the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute and responsible for the technical elements of the SQF program, including the development, maintenance, and technical support of the SQF Code and supporting materials. LeAnn has over 30 years of foodservice experience specializing in supply chain food safety and quality assurance. Prior to working at the SQF Institute, LeAnn worked for the National Restaurant Association Solutions as the Director of Science and Regulatory Relations. LeAnn graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Food Science and is active with many organizations; among them, GFSI, AFDO and the International Association for Food Protection.   ![globalfooddefenselogo](https://info.safetychain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/globalfooddefenselogo.jpeg?width=2&name=globalfooddefenselogo.jpeg)![SQFI Logo](https://info.safetychain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SQFI%20Logo.jpg?width=180&name=SQFI%20Logo.jpg)   ## Webinar Replay ## Register for the Webinar Copyright 2026 | SafetyChain Software