Approved IFS Certification Bodies (CBs) provide auditing services to companies seeking IFS Certification. Their IFS Auditors perform certification audits.
The IFS Food Audit takes place annually, and at least once every third audit must be conducted unannounced. The Star Status indicates the successful passing of an unannounced audit. IFS also offers an unannounced Food Safety Check.
We firmly believe that solid auditor competence is the basis for the IFS Standards' credibility and reliability. All IFS Auditors must meet specific requirements, pass the relevant IFS Exam, and participate in an IFS Calibration Training every two years. This way, we ensure that IFS Auditors worldwide assess companies in a consistent manner.
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.
Managing foreign material and chemical risks in packaging protects customers’ products
In this blog post, our colleague Daniela Poblete, IFS PACsecure Standard Manager, takes a closer look at one chapter of the standard: chapter 4.12, Foreign material and chemical risk mitigation. She shares three practical actions that help you close the most common gaps before your next audit.
IFS CB Conference 2026: Advancing standards, digital solutions and global collaboration
The IFS CB Conference 2026 offered fresh perspectives, important developments and a look ahead. Discover what’s next for IFS and its global certification network.
IFS and NVWA mark ten years of collaboration with new agreement
The new agreement strengthens information exchange between IFS and NVWA and opens new opportunities to support effective, risk-based food safety supervision.
Product defence in IFS Logistics: 7 tips to avoid common deviations
Product defence is a common challenge in IFS Logistics audits. Discover seven practical tips to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen controls and demonstrate effective implementation.
The IFS Integrity Program ensures that our standards are properly implemented.
This is guaranteed by:
Integrity on-site checks,
Integrity witness audits,
and CB office audits.
In case of complaints, it is possible to reach IFS IP via the complaint-form or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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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