The IFS Food Standard is a recognized standard, by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), for auditing food producers. It focuses on food safety and the quality of processes and products. IFS is designed for food companies and food packaging companies.

IFS is used when food is produced or when products are packaged and there is a risk of contamination. The standard is important for any type of food manufacturers, especially for those who own a trademark.

The standard encourages production and marketing directions to focus their efforts on brand safety and quality.

The standard was established with the full and active involvement of certification bodies, retailers, companies in the food industry or food service companies,

Advantages of the IFS standard.

For companies that strive for the highest level of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction and strive to gain a competitive advantage in the market, IFS certification offers significant benefits.

Benefits of production:

Monitoring compliance with food quality and safety requirements;

More efficient use of resources;

Reducing the need for user audits;

Independent third party audits;

A higher flexibility through a risk-based approach.

Marketing benefits:

Improved business reputation, high quality and harmless product manufacturing company;

The ability to communicate with clients who require third-party auditing;

Use the IFS logo and certificate to demonstrate compliance with high standards.