IFS (International Featured Standards)

IFS (International Featured Standards) is an international set of standards that ensures the safety and quality of products within the food and non-food supply chains. Globally recognized, IFS includes standards such as IFS Food, IFS Logistics, IFS Packaging, and IFS Broker, helping organizations effectively manage food safety, product quality, and legal compliance. The latest version, IFS Food 7 (2021), strengthens transparency and risk management within the supply chain.

Applicable to food manufacturers, packaging suppliers, logistics businesses, and non-food industries, IFS offers benefits such as ensuring product safety, enhancing customer trust, optimizing processes, and boosting international competitiveness. The standard is also easily integrated with ISO 22000, BRCGS, or SQF, helping businesses expand market opportunities.

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IFS (International Featured Standards) is an international set of standards designed to ensure the safety and quality of products within the food and non-food supply chains. These standards focus on aspects such as food safety, product quality, legal compliance, and transparency within the supply chain.

Common IFS Standards:

  • IFS Food: For food manufacturers.

  • IFS Logistics: For businesses in food transportation and storage.

  • IFS Packaging: For food and non-food packaging manufacturers.

  • IFS Broker: For brokers and agents within the supply chain.

  • IFS Household and Personal Care (HPC): For personal care and household products.

  • Latest Version: IFS Food 7 (updated in 2021).

Benefits of Implementation

Global Recognition:

  • Meets the requirements of retailers and major customers worldwide.

Enhancing Product Safety and Quality:

  • Minimizes risks and ensures products meet high-quality standards.

Legal Compliance:

  • Helps organizations comply with legal regulations regarding food safety and quality.

Enhancing Transparency:

  • Improves relationships with customers and stakeholders through a transparent management system.

Improving Operational Efficiency:

  • Optimizes production processes, reduces costs, and improves business performance.

Competitive Advantage:

  • Enhances reputation and opens opportunities for access to international markets.

Integration Support:

  • Easily integrates with other standards such as ISO 22000, BRCGS, or SQF.

Applicable Scope

Food Manufacturers:

  • Food production, processing, and packaging.

Packaging Suppliers:

  • Food and non-food packaging.

Logistics Businesses:

  • Food transportation, storage, and distribution services.

Brokers and Agents:

  • Intermediary businesses within the supply chain.

Non-Food Industries:

  • Household and personal care products (HPC).

Required Information

Organization Information:

  • Type of products and services, organizational size.

  • Production, storage, and distribution processes.

Current Management System:

  • Documents related to food safety or quality (ISO 22000, HACCP, etc.).

  • Current processes for controlling ingredients, CCPs, and PRPs.

Supply Chain Information:

  • List of suppliers of raw materials and services.

  • Supplier management and input product control processes.

Risks and Incidents:

  • List of potential hazards in the production process.

  • Records of incidents or complaints related to products (if any).

Customer and Legal Requirements:

  • Legal regulations related to the industry of production or business.

  • Requirements from customers or partners.

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