IFS

IFS Food

Control Union, an entity with a global network of specialized auditors, can provide IFS Food certification services to companies around the world.

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    IFS Food

    About the standard

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    The international food safety standard

    Is a globally recognized standard that guarantees the safety and quality of food products. Developed by the Federation of German Distributors (HDE) and the French Federation of Trade and Distribution (FCD), it aims to establish a common framework for managing food safety.

    This standard is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is aimed at all manufacturers of pet food, ingredients and food products, especially those producing for private labels. In addition, it includes the requirements for compliance with customer specifications.

    The IFS Food standard is aimed at companies supplying food products under their own brand, downstream of the production process.

    The key objectives of IFS Food

    • Food safety and quality: IFS Food ensures that companies meet legal requirements and exceed customer expectations, building confidence in the supply chain.
    • Food safety culture: IFS encourages the integration of a strong food safety culture within corporate policies and the evaluation of food safety through defined targets.
    • Specific requirements: From hygiene to food fraud and Food Defense, IFS Food covers all essential aspects of food production.
    • Independent audits: Auditors impartially assess compliance with requirements, ensuring that the process is transparent and reliable.
    • Continuous improvement: The scoring system and audit report identifies areas for improvement and encourages progress towards excellence.
    • Risk-based approach: IFS Food follows a flexible risk-based approach, allowing each company to adapt the requirements according to its own specific risks.
    • Transparency and communication: Encourages effective communication between all actors in the supply chain, including suppliers, producers and distributors.
    • Global recognition: Although its origin is European, IFS Food has international recognition validated by GFSI, allowing companies to access global markets.
    • Reduced risks and costs: Implementing IFS Food reduces risks and costs associated with incidents, litigation or product recalls.

    IFS Global Market: An option to get started

    If the certification process seems complex or you are just starting on the road to IFS certification, IFS Global Market is an excellent option. This verification system is offered in three levels: Basic, Basic Plus and Intermediate, and is an effective tool for you to achieve full IFS Food certification within three years.

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