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New IFS Food 8 Doctrine
New IFS Food 8 Doctrine
HPC 3 Doctrine & Product Example Chart
New IFS HPC 3 Doctrine and HPC Product Example Chart
Logistics 3 Doctrine and Multi-site Guideline
New doctrines for IFS Logistics 3 and IFS Broker 3.2
IAF + Wholesale and Cash&Carry
IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard achieves recognition as IAF MLA sub-scope
Tackle ESG-related supply chain risks with the IFS ESG Compliance Check
Tackle ESG-related supply chain risks with the IFS ESG Compliance Check
Introducing IFS SCPC
Introducing IFS Supply Chain Processes Check
IAF + Broker /PACsecure
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure achieve recognition as IAF MLA sub-scopes
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IFS sviluppa standard di sicurezza di prodotto e qualità riconosciuti a livello globale e programmi di sviluppo con il supporto dei retailer, produttori, enti di certificazione e altri esperti. Con il nostro aiuto, le aziende aumentano l'affidabilità dei loro prodotti e dei prodotti a marchio dei clienti attraverso una cultura della sicurezza dei prodotti e degli alimenti.

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Assicurazione Qualità e Integrity Program

L'Integrity Program IFS assicura che i nostri standard siano implementati correttamente.

Ciò è garantito da:

  • Controlli in sito,
  • Audit testimone
  • e Audit presso gli uffici degli enti di certificazione.

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Accreditamento e riconoscimento

Con l'accreditamento degli enti di certificazione che collaborano con noi e degli standard IFS, garantiamo che il nostro lavoro si basi su norme internazionali uniformi e quindi su standard di qualità oggettivamente verificabili. Per noi l'accreditamento significa sicurezza e fiducia nei nostri prodotti.

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Sostenibilità / ESG

Rendere più sostenibili i processi, le strutture e i modelli di business è una sfida costante per molte aziende. Per aiutare soprattutto le piccole e medie imprese a integrare i principi ambientali, sociali e di governance (ESG), IFS offre l'ESG Compliance Check. Con questo strumento, vi sosteniamo nel vostro cammino verso un futuro più verde e socialmente responsabile.

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Integrità del prodotto / PIA

Assicurate l'integrità del prodotto con IFS. Vi aiutiamo a comprendere e controllare meglio i rischi legati all'integrità dei prodotti e alle frodi alimentari. Con il nostro IFS PIA Assessment, dimostrate ai vostri clienti che consegnate prodotti conformi alle specifiche e gestite correttamente i rischi di integrità.

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IFS News

New IFS Food 8 Doctrine

We have updated the IFS Food 8 Doctrine. The doctrine provides answers to frequently asked technical questions and clarifies specific requirements.

In the fourth version of the doctrine, we specify the following topics: 

  • Situations where a remote follow-up audit is acceptable
  • Situations where a follow-up audit can be performed in less than 6 weeks
  • Missing audit time due to missing scopes
  • Situations where an audit is considered cancelled
  • Clarification about the head office/central management information on the certificate
  • Clarification on the definitions of dates on the certificate

The doctrine is a normative document complementing the standard. Accordingly, companies, certification bodies and auditors must be aware of its content. 

Make sure to download the new Food 8 Doctrine version 4 in English before your next audit.


New IFS HPC 3 Doctrine and HPC Product Example Chart

We are excited to share two new publications that will help you prepare for the IFS HPC 3 Audit. Discover the essential information and valuable insights they contain.

IFS HPC 3 Doctrine version 2

We updated the IFS HPC 3 Doctrine. It is a normative document that complements the standard. Accordingly, companies, certification bodies and auditors must be aware of its content before the next audit. The current update specifies the following requirements:  

  • Part 1, 2.2 Clarification on whether a textile-based HPC product falls within the scope of the HPC 3 audit
  • Part 1, 2.3.3 Situations where a remote follow-up audit is acceptable and situations where a follow-up audit can be performed in less than 6 weeks
  • Part 1, 4.2.1 Situations where an audit is considered cancelled
  • Annex 1 Scope determination between IFS PACsecure and IFS HPC Standard

IFS HPC Product Example Chart

The chart provides examples to illustrate the appropriate allocation of IFS HPC Product Scopes. The product example chart helps you understand which IFS HPC Product Scope the certification body will select based on the final products manufactured by the production site. 

We have completely revised the structure and layout of this document to enhance its readability and usability. More product examples have been included to align with the updated clarification in the IFS HPC 3 Doctrine version 2.

The IFS HPC Product Example Chart is explanatory and supportive, not normative. It helps companies utilise audit-level knowledge within their processes.

Download the Documents

Discover the essential information and valuable insights that these documents provide: 

  • Download the IFS HPC 3 Doctrine version 2 in English.
  • Download the IFS HPC Product Example Chart in English


New doctrines for IFS Logistics 3 and IFS Broker 3.2

Today, we published updated versions of the following normative documents: IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine. These documents provide answers to frequently asked technical questions and clarify specific requirements.

IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine version 2

Among other topics, this doctrine specifies:  

  • Situations where a remote follow-up audit is acceptable;
  • Situations where a follow-up audit can be performed in less than 6 weeks;
  • Situations in which an audit is considered cancelled;
  • Various clarifications to Part 3 of the Logistics 3 Standard concerning training requirements for auditors and reviewers, the suspension or withdrawal of certification bodies, and the maintenance of auditor certificates, etc.; as well as
  • Clarification on the definitions of dates on the certificate.

IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine version 2

Among other topics, this doctrine includes these specifications:  

  • Clarification about the extraordinary information to be sent to the certification body by the certified company;
  • Situations where a follow-up audit can be performed in less than 6 weeks;
  • Clarification about the use of a technical expert within an audit team;
  • Situations in which an audit is considered cancelled;
  • Clarification on the definitions of dates on the certificate;
  • Various clarifications to Part 3 of the Broker 3.2 Standard concerning training requirements for auditors and reviewers, the suspension or withdrawal of certification bodies, and the maintenance of auditor certificates, etc.; as well as
  • Management of COID for companies in specific situations.  

We published IFS Logistics 3 in December 2023 and IFS Broker 3.2 in February 2024 to align the standards with current market needs. The doctrines complement these standards and are essential for certified companies, auditors, certification bodies and other stakeholders to know. The documents are currently available in English only. 

Download the Documents 

Discover the essential information and valuable insights these documents provide:

Download the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine version 2 in English.
Download the IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine version 2 in English.

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