IFS Auditors are recognised as being top qualified in the certification business. To perform IFS Audits, you need relevant education, experience, language competence, and specific and practical knowledge within the product and technology scopes. Competency requirements for assessments to the IFS Progress or IFS Checks may differ from the IFS Standards. You can usually find details in Part 3 of the IFS Standards and Programs.

Do you need to gain audit experience while fulfilling all other requirements? Then ask your certification body to register you for the IFS Auditor in Progress program. This way, you can gain the necessary experience to become an IFS Auditor. The program is particularly suitable for experienced industry professionals with a quality management or quality assurance background.

IFS has an exclusive and non-exclusive approach for auditors. Exclusive auditors work for one certification body, whereas non-exclusive auditors can work for more than one certification body.

To qualify and prepare for the exams, you need to take part in an initial IFS In-house training by the CB. Turn to your CB for information.

IFS helps you get ready for the exams with the IFS Auditor Toolbox. It contains various valuable resources to support a smooth approval process. You will find the toolbox in the IFS Auditor Qualification Platform.

Once approved, you can audit companies on behalf of a CB until the end of the second calendar year. Your approval is reviewed bi-annually. You must have performed at least five audits per year, attended your CB’s annual two-day in-house training and a bi-annual two-day calibration training provided by IFS to maintain your approval. In addition, another auditor from your certification body must witness one of your audits every second year.