IFS Standards

IFS (International Featured Standards) is a series of quality and food safety standards developed for companies that produce or trade in food products. The standards were developed by German and French retailers and are widely used and recognised internationally. They provide a common frame of reference for assessing suppliers and ensure greater transparency, comparability and efficiency throughout the food chain.

IFS certification assesses, among other things:

• the quality system (e.g. HACCP and document management)
• compliance with legislation and customer specifications
• traceability and product integrity
• employee knowledge

Audits are carried out using a detailed checklist, with scores for each requirement. A company can achieve ‘Foundation’ or ‘Higher Level’ status, depending on the number of non-conformities and overall performance.

Which standards can TÜV NORD INTEGRA help you with?

• IFS Food – for producers and processors
• IFS Progress Food – for start-ups or small companies in food processing
• IFS Logistics – for storage and logistics
• IFS Broker – for traders, importers and brokers
• IFS Cash & Carry / Wholesale – for wholesalers
• IFS ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Would you like to know more or schedule an audit?

Feel free to request a quote or contact us. We are happy to assist you.