International Food Standard (IFS) Certification
In order to create a common food safety standard, German food retailers from the HDE (Hauptverband des Deutschen Einzelhandels) developed a common audit standard in 2002 called International Food Standard or IFS. The aim of IFS is to create a consistent evaluation system for all companies supplying retailer branded food products with uniform formulations, uniform audit procedures and mutual acceptance of audits, which will create a high level of transparency throughout the supply chain.
Audits against the IFS standard are divided into two levels (Foundation Level and Higher Level). After clearing the higher level the organisation can apply for a recommendation.
Benefits of IFS:
- Operating costs drop as rework is reduced, efficiencies increase and penalties due to non-compliance reduce.
- Customers, employees, stockholders, regulators and competitors develop sustainable respect for an organisation which demonstrates its proactive commitment to food safety.
Your benefits at a glance
- We provide testing, inspection, training and certification services under one roof, which is convenient and optimises your costs and time.
- We focus on the effectiveness of the system and the practicality to the local environment.
- We ensure added value by focusing on the intent and usefulness of a quality system.
- The TÜV SÜD certificate, is instantly recognisable all around the world, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious.
- We have a qualified and experienced pool of auditors spread throughout India.
- Our global reputation and local services are convenient and time and cost effective.