Food

La Norma IFS Food permite la revisión de los productos y los procesos de producción para evaluar la capacidad de un fabricante de alimentos de producir productos seguros, auténticos y de calidad, de acuerdo con los requisitos legales y las especificaciones de los clientes.
Ayuda a las empresas a satisfacer las crecientes demandas de transparencia y trazabilidad en el mercado, contribuye a mejorar la integridad

del producto y a incrementar la eficiencia. Las auditorías son realizadas por Auditores IFS cualificados, que trabajan para entidades de certificación acreditadas e independientes.
Las Normas IFS están sujetas a evaluación por parte de organizaciones gubernamentales o privadas. Obtén más información sobre la acreditación y el reconocimiento de la Norma IFS Food aquí.

Beneficios

  • La Certificación IFS incrementa las ventas
  • Los requisitos reducen los costos operativos y aumentan la eficiencia
  • El sistema de puntuación impulsa la mejora continua
  • El enfoque IFS basado en el riesgo permite realizar evaluaciones de riesgo individuales
  • El enfoque no prescriptivo permite soluciones personalizadas
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Formación

Para la formación del sector industrial, IFS coopera con proveedores de formación aprobados por IFS. Además, ofrecemos cursos en formato e-learning, en inglés, en nuestra tienda web.

Los proveedores de formación aprobados por IFS ofrecen formación oficial sobre las Normas y Programas IFS, auditoría interna, análisis de peligros, evaluaciones de riesgos o temas técnicos específicos.

El material de formación para estos cursos es proporcionado exclusivamente por IFS. De este modo, puedes estar seguro de que solo estos proveedores te enseñarán cómo implementar los requisitos de IFS de acuerdo con su intención original. Solo nuestros proveedores de formación aprobados pueden utilizar el logotipo de IFS Academy.

La formación se imparte en modalidad de cursos online individual y grupal, o de forma presencial e in situ.

Haz clic aquí para encontrar un Proveedor de Formación IFS en tu país.

Implementación

Puedes implementar los Requisitos IFS por tu cuenta, o aprovechar la experiencia, los conocimientos y las competencias de un Consultor reconocido IFS.

IFS te apoya con un paquete único de diferentes herramientas y documentos de orientación (ver más abajo). Además, puedes ponerte en contacto con uno de los Representantes IFS en tu región o país para obtener asesoramiento.

Los Consultores reconocidos IFS son profesionales del sector industrial que ofrecen formación, conocimientos en las normas, auditoría interna y experiencia en la industria para guiar la implementación de los Requisitos IFS. Estos consultores han sido formados por IFS y se les informa regularmente de las actualizaciones y otros desarrollos relevantes relacionados con las normas y programas. Al elegir un Consultor reconocido IFS, puedes estar seguro de que trabajarás con un profesional excelentemente formado, actualizado y experimentado.

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Auditoría

Las entidades de certificación (ECs) aprobadas por IFS ofrecen servicios de auditoría a las empresas que desean obtener la Certificación IFS. Sus Auditores IFS realizan las auditorías de certificación.

Creemos firmemente que una sólida competencia de los auditores es la base de la credibilidad y confiabilidad de las Normas IFS. Todos los auditores IFS deben cumplir requisitos específicos, aprobar el Examen IFS correspondiente, y participar en una Formación de Calibración IFS cada dos años. De esta forma, nos aseguramos de que los Auditores IFS evalúan a las empresas de forma consistente en todo el mundo.

  • Obtén más información sobre la Gestión de Auditores IFS aquí.
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Apoyo para las empresas certificadas IFS

Base de datos

Conéctate con la Red IFS para hacer crecer tu negocio. Como empresa certificada, puedes iniciar sesión en la Base de Datos IFS para seguir a proveedores y buscar nuevos. Además, su empresa es visible para nuevos clientes y socios comerciales potenciales.

Software

Simplifica tus auditorías internas con el Software IFS. Utiliza el mismo software que el Auditor IFS para evaluar eficientemente tu sistema de gestión de la seguridad de los productos y la calidad. Obtén resultados de puntuación para evaluar las áreas de mejora y crear informes de auditoría interna. Puedes descargar el software desde tu área de acceso en la Base de Datos IFS.

App

Documenta los hallazgos de tu auditoría interna con la aplicación IFS Audit Manager. La aplicación ofrece checklists, plantillas y funciones de planificación de auditoría. Ahorra tiempo e identifica fácilmente las brechas en tu sistema, comparte los hallazgos con colegas, y obtén los resultados para ver su nivel de cumplimiento.

Documentos de apoyo

Las Guías y Checklists IFS te ayudan con consejos prácticos sobre temas técnicos específicos. Prepárate para la auditoría/evaluación con documentos de orientación que explican la intención de los requisitos y brindan ejemplos de preguntas de los auditores. Accede al centro de documentos y busca las guías para obtener una visión general.

Gestión de Riesgos

Monitorea los riesgos de seguridad de las materias primas alimentarias con el IFS Trend Risk Monitor y el Word Cloud. Identifica los problemas de fraude alimentario y personaliza tu dashboard para seguir las tendencias que más te interesen. Recibe el IFS Trend Risk Report, un resumen mensual de los datos mundiales sobre fraude publicados. Obtén más información sobre la Gestión de Riesgos IFS aquí.

Pathway

Fortalece tus habilidades en la gestión de la seguridad de productos y calidad. Para las empresas certificadas, el IFS Pathway ofrece una biblioteca técnica y diversos recursos prácticos para profundizar el conocimiento sobre temas técnicos específicos.

Noticias IFS

Check the technical clarifications in the new IFS Food Doctrines

We recently published the doctrines for IFS Food version 7 and version 8.

In these documents, we answer frequently asked technical questions and give clarifications about the requirements. The doctrines are normative documents complementing the standard. Accordingly, companies, certification bodies and auditors must follow the clarifications contained therein.

Among other topics, you will find more details regarding specific exceptional situations in which the assessment to version 7 can be accepted after 1 January 2024. Also, we clarified the information you need to provide in the extraordinary information form related to IFS Food 8 requirement 1.2.6.

Make sure to download the doctrine for IFS Food version 7 and for IFS Food version 8 before your next audit.

 


Our updated IFS Packaging Guideline is now available!

Packaging plays a significant role in keeping food safe as it travels through the supply chain. It is crucial that the packaging is suitable for its intended use, especially now as new bio-based and recycled materials and technologies emerge to support sustainability efforts.

The new IFS Packaging Guideline helps food companies to identify potential risks and ensure their packaging is safe. It is a supporting document with the goal of improving the communication and cooperation between IFS certified companies and their packaging suppliers.

In this second updated version of the guideline, you can find a practical approach with:

  1. A explanation of supply chain communication and responsibilities of the parties involved
  2. An overview and update regarding EU legislation and general definitions
  3. A explanation of related IFS Requirements and questions auditors might ask
  4. A step-by-step guidance of the food manufacturer’s compliance work
  5. New sustainability aspects following the European Union’s „Green Deal”
  6. An updated detailed example checklist for the evaluation of the declaration of compliance

We thank our colleagues Irmtraut Rathjens de Suster, Konstantina Papastamopoulou and Cheryl Sullivan for their great and hard work in realising this new guideline version. Our special thanks go to Thomas Gude from SQTS, Switzerland, whose experience, knowledge, and insights have made this guideline possible. We would also like to thank the IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V. and all other contributors for their valuable contributions and additional comments.

Get the new IFS Packaging Guideline. It is currently only available in English.

 


IAF and IFS Sign Scheme Endorsement Agreement

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and IFS Management GmbH have signed a Scheme Endorsement Agreement to endorse the IFS Food scheme as a sub-scope of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). The agreement was signed April 2023.

IFS Food aims to ensure the safety and quality of food products and processes, and is applicable to food processing companies and businesses that pack loose food products. The scheme covers senior management responsibility, quality and food safety management systems, resource management, planning and production processes, measurements, analysis, improvements, and food defense. It can provide several benefits to companies, including improved business reputation, compliance with regulations, higher flexibility, more effective use of resources, and the ability to trade with customers requiring third-party audits.

The recognition of IFS Food as an IAF MLA sub-scope will allow the acceptance of accredited certification to this scheme in multiple markets with only one accreditation, reducing costs and increasing value for businesses and consumers.

“The recognition of IFS Food as an IAF MLA sub-scope underscores the importance of reliable and consistent food safety practices in the international market. This recognition will enable businesses to demonstrate their competence and enhance consumer confidence, ultimately leading to safer and higher-quality food products for all,” said Emanuele Riva, IAF Chair.

“Our global network places great emphasis on the integrity of our standards. IFS is a global pioneer in establishing an integrity program and select and training auditors, who must pass a written and oral exam with us. Accreditation plays an essential role in ensuring integrity. With the IAF and its members, an independent body verifies that our standards meet all the required criteria. The recognition of IFS Food versions 7 and 8 under the IAF MLA contributes significantly to our certificates being recognized and trusted worldwide,” said Stephan Tromp, IFS Managing Director.

About IAF:

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association of accreditation bodies, conformity assessment body associations and other organizations involved in conformity assessment in fields including validation and verification and the certification of management systems, products, processes, services and persons.

IAF promotes the worldwide acceptance of certificates of conformity and validation/verification statements issued by conformity assessment bodies accredited by IAF MLA signatories, and seeks to add value for all stakeholders through its activities and programs.

About IFS:

IFS Management GmbH, owned by the retail associations HDE and FCD, develops globally recognized product quality and safety standards and development programs for companies within the food and consumer goods supply chain companies. IFS comprises six different food and non-food standards and four development programs. These assess if private label and branded product suppliers can deliver safe, quality products in line with regulations and customer specifications. This way, IFS helps ensure that consumers can trust that the products they find on retail shelves are safe and of good quality.


IFS Food version 8 - setting new standards in food safety certification

Today, we are happy to announce the publication of IFS Food version 8. The IFS Food Standard reviews the products and production processes to evaluate a food producer’s ability to produce safe, authentic, and quality products according to legal requirements and customer specifications.

“IFS Food version 8 is the result of a remarkable, global team effort. We have taken up the feedback from our global network and updated the standard to current events and expectations in the broad field of food safety. Many renowned experts from retailers, food producers and certification bodies in our committees and working groups have contributed their expertise to further optimise the standard according to the needs of the market. I am convinced that version 8 sets a new standard and will contribute to establishing a vivid food safety culture”, says Stephan Tromp, IFS Managing Director.

 

The new version is state of the art in terms of food safety

In this new version, you will find an optimised protocol, a new definition of the B-scoring, and the introduction of a star status to highlight unannounced audits. These updates facilitate efficient working with the standard for all parties involved.

“The IFS Food Standard is designed to promote continuous improvement of the companies certified to it. Accordingly, we at IFS have the ambition to continually adapt and enhance it further. This way, our certified companies and other stakeholders can rely on us to be in tune with the latest developments”, adds Chryssa Dimitriadis, Director of Standard Management at IFS.

 

21 years of providing high-quality, widely accepted and trusted standards

We launched the first IFS Food Standard 21 years ago. Having over 20,000 IFS Food Certificates today, IFS has become a leading standard worldwide and the market leader in Europe. As a joint venture of two leading retail associations, major retail and wholesale companies trust our standards fit their specific needs. Also, key food services companies are convinced of the quality of our standards and work with us. They all know that we set the highest standards in auditor qualification and have a strong and consistent integrity program. It contributes to the high quality and reliability of our certification. Also, it ensures that consumers find safe and good quality private label products in their stores.

 

IFS-certified companies benefit from a unique support package

IFS offers guidance, like guidelines and various tools, to support suppliers in reaching IFS Food Certification and further enhancing their food safety and quality management. Approved IFS Training Providers offer training based on IFS Materials, and recognised IFS Consultants can support you with implementing the requirements and training your staff.

 

International recognition

IFS Food version 8 accreditation process is in progress with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) in order to be recognised under the sub-scopes of product certification of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). IAF MLA signatories mutually recognise accredited certification. It helps to reduce barriers to trade and promote food safety, as accredited certificates are recognised in many markets based on a single accreditation.

IFS also has started the application procedure with GFSI and hopes to achieve recognition to the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements for IFS Food version 8 soon.

 

More information

The standard is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish on our website. We will provide further translations at a later stage and inform you accordingly.

For more information about the IFS Food Standard, please visit our IFS Food page.
For all significant information about Food version 8, read the whole newsletter here.


Important Notification about GFSI suspension


Today GFSI has publicly announced, without explanation to the public, that the IFS GFSI benchmark is suspended for three months.

This has nothing to do with the validity of existing IFS Certificates.

From our point of view there is no professional food safety reasons for the suspension which we will prove in our Appeal. Rather, we believe that the reasons for the suspension lie in the strained relationship between IFS and GFSI, as IFS has had the legality of the GFSI race-to-the-top reviewed by the Federal Cartel Office under antitrust and competition law.

IFS had invited GFSI to the IFS Board for clarification, but GFSI refused and is now pursuing a confrontational path, which we very much regret.

With this suspension, GFSI calls into question the integrity of the IFS. The IFS will therefore take legal action against GFSI's activities and has already referred the case to its lawyer.

Finally, we would like to let you know that all IFS Certificates are still valid and that the retailers and wholesalers from the IFS Network have clearly informed us that these certificates will also be recognised during the GFSI suspension.

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