Today, we are happy to announce the publication of IFS Global Markets Food version 3.
It is a development program that helps food suppliers gradually build comprehensive food safety and quality processes. Together with their customers, they can set the path towards IFS Certification, including the pace and milestones.
“With IFS Global Markets Food, we offer companies an easy entry into adequate product safety and quality processes. Version 3 of this development program is now aligned with the IFS Product and Process Approach, strengthening it as a pre-stage to IFS Certification. It is unique to IFS that we offer global markets assessed companies a wide range of free guidelines and supportive tools so that they can continuously strengthen your safety and quality management.”, says IFS Managing Director, Stephan Tromp, about the latest edition of IFS Global Markets Food.
In the new version of the program, we improved the various prerequisites for developing product safety and quality processes to make reaching the goal of IFS Certification more accessible and efficient. The alignment to the Food Standard and IFS Product and Process Approach supports this. We are also introducing new and revised requirements to ensure compliance with legal requirements and essential issues, as well as to improve the implementation of food safety and quality management processes.
The IFS offers guidance and support, like guidelines and tools, to support companies in their development and assessment process. Especially the IFS Pathway platform helps them start with food safety and quality management and get on the way to IFS Certification. Also, approved IFS Training Providers offer training based on IFS Materials and recognised IFS Consultants can support you with the implementation of the requirements.
IFS develops globally recognised product quality and safety standards and development programs with the expertise of retailers, manufacturers, certification bodies and other experts. With our help, companies increase the trustworthiness of their products and brands through a practised product and food safety culture.
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The summit features sustainability challenges for retailers. Here, you can connect with IFS Managing Director Stephan Tromp to learn how IFS Supply Chain Solutions can help your business effectively manage complex geopolitical and regulatory supply chain issues.
Hear Beatriz Torres, IFS Representative in Spain, speak at this prestigious congress bringing together leaders in the quality and food safety sector. Beatriz will showcase how IFS Local helps small-scale food producers establish the foundations for safe food production, processing, and packing, and ensure legal and essential product compliance.
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This is guaranteed by:
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With the accreditation of the certification bodies working with us and the IFS Standards, we ensure that our work is based on uniform international norms and thus on objectively verifiable quality standards. For us, accreditation means security and trust in our products.
Making processes, structures, and business models more sustainable is a constant challenge for many companies. To help especially small and medium-sized companies integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, IFS offers the ESG Compliance Check. With this tool, we support you on your way to a greener and more socially responsible future.
Ensure product integrity with IFS. We help you better understand and control risks relating to product integrity and food fraud. With our IFS PIA Assessment, you show your customer that you deliver products to specifications and manage your integrity risks properly.
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