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Introducing the IFS Food Exam Masterclass

Qualifying as a food auditor requires strong specialist knowledge, an understanding of regulations and the confident application of food safety principles. Thorough preparation is therefore crucial to passing the exam successfully and conducting audits with confidence. 

With our new IFS Food Exam Masterclass, we offer digital, practical and flexible preparation for the written exam. The online course covers the key fundamentals of food safety, microbiology and provides a structured overview of the relevant EU legislation. A virtual audit also gives candidates targeted preparation for the exam. 

Course Content

The course includes the following modules: 

  • Placement Test
  • Introduction to the written exam  
  • 10 Knowledge Modules of “IFS Food 8 Standard”  
  • 15 Knowledge Modules of “EU Legislation”  
  • 26 Knowledge Modules “Basic Scientific Knowledge”  
  • Strategic exam preparation  

Your key benefits

Expertise That Sticks 

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the IFS Food Standard 8, including basic scientific principles and relevant EU legislation 
  • Build confidence in navigating relevant EU food safety and quality legislation. 
  • Develop practical competencies for conducting IFS Food Audits effectively. 

Learn your way 

  • Maximum flexibility — learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace with no travel required.
  • Interactive knowledge checks (quizzes, case studies, and real-world scenarios) instead of passive content.
  • Regularly updated content, always aligned with the latest legislation. 

Built for exam success 

  • Certified materials — developed directly by IFS.
  • Practice with a virtual audit.
  • Learn strategies to tackle exam questions with confidence. 

Success you can show 

  • Official certificate of completion — yours to keep, regardless of future course access. 
  • Lasting proof of your expertise, ready to show whenever it counts — in job applications, audits or career moves. 


An investment in skills for your auditing career 

Launch price: €1,450
Price per candidate

Launch price valid until 31 March 2027

Available from: November 2026
Duration: 16+ hours, self-paced
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French

Learning on our new e-learning platform

The course is hosted on IFS EPIC, the new e-learning platform built specifically for IFS training. A personal dashboard tracks each learner’s progress and makes it easy to resume exactly where they left off. More courses will follow, turning IFS EPIC into the central hub for IFS education.

The Masterclass prepares candidates for the IFS Food General Written Exam and gives them the insight and confidence to start conducting audits as IFS Food Auditors. 

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