IFS International Food Standard
Helping your business gain access to international markets.
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What is IFS Food?
Grow your business by gaining access to international markets with the IFS food standard. IFS Food is a Standard for auditing retailer and wholesaler branded food product suppliers. The standard is recognized by the Global Food Safe Initiative (GFSI) and is a required element to supply many international retail chains.
The standard applies to all stages of food processing with the exception of primary production. The principal requirements of the IFS Standard are the adoption of HACCP, a documented quality management system and control of factory environmental standards, product, process and personnel.
Why choose the IFS International Food Standard?
- Provides reassurance that the production process meets the appropriate legal requirements and customer specifications
- Assists in building good relationships with retail chains – often a condition of cooperation within today’s sales market
- Improves the competitiveness of organisations domestically and abroad, facilitating entry into new foreign markets
- Is a required element to be able to supply many international retail chains including Auchan, Lidl, Kaufland, Carrefour, and Metro Cash & Carry.
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Our expert team will lead you through a series of questions to give you an accurate quote for your certification.
You’ll need copies of your most recent audit report and certificate to hand.
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You’ll need copies of your most recent audit report and certificate to hand.
Not sure where to begin? Speak to our customer service team on Phone 0333 242 8633
