The development of the IFS standard was based on ever-rising demands of consumers, increasing liabilities of retailers and wholesalers, increasing legal requirements, and the globalization of product supply. All of these points made it essential to develop a uniform quality assurance and food safety standard.
Basic objectives of the International Food Standard include:
- Establishing a common standard with a uniform evaluation system,
- Working with accredited certification bodies who manage a pool of well-qualified and approved auditors,
- Ensuring comparability and transparency throughout the entire supply chain, and
- Reducing costs and time for both suppliers and retailers.
Structure/Recognition
The IFS is divided into four main sections: audit protocol, technical requirements (which includes senior management responsibility, quality management system, resource management, etc), requirements for accreditation bodies, certification bodies and auditors, and reporting.
The IFS program is recognized by the Global Food Safe Initiative (GFSI), and is also specified worldwide by many retail chains.
In this on-demand complimentary Webinar sponsored by QMI-SAI Global you will be provided with an overview of the standard presented by George Gansner, Global Marketing and Business Development Manager for the Americas at IFS and will also learn:
- History of the scheme (background) and present status
- More about the content and requirements of IFS
- How can your business benefit from certification against the scheme
- Road to Certification
- Q&A
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