International featured standard for food or ifs are standards designed to help promote and sustain the quality and safety of all edible goods, non food products as well as related services in the productsupply sector. Packing of fruit and vegetables and sliced beans in flexible plastic packaging materials. Ifs food standard version 7 timetable and changes dqs. International featured standards ifs food version 6, april 2014. Production and packaging of fruit juices and other fruit and vegetable. The standardized ifs food evaluation system helps to reduce the need for repeat audits, which saves you time and money. The only book available on the market explaining whole ifs food version 6 standard, requirement by requirement. Ifs applications 10 available in the cloud or onpremise. Decide which standard is more suitable for the company ifs food or ifs logistic 2. Select the certification body quotation, decision and signature of contract 5. Ifs food has been developed with full and active involvement of certification bodies, retailers, food industry and food service companies. Ifs food latest version ifs food international food. Version des ifs food standards ist fur spatsommer 2020 angesetzt. The food standard is designed for companies who undertake the following activities.
Built to help customers capitalize on disruptive industry trends. Fssc 22000 contains a complete certification scheme for food safety management systems based on existing standards for certification iso 22000, iso 22003 and technical specifications for sector prps. It will be officially published in january 2012 as a free download on the ifs website. Ifs published ifs food standard version 6 no 1 january 2012 the ifs, international featured standards, is a nonprofit organisation founded to establish common standards on quality and safety of food and non food products for the whole supply chain.
Instead of a 2 year detailled exam on the standard, legal requirement and microbiological knowledge. This new version was intended to be an opportunity to bring the standard into compliance with the gfsi requirements for the prevention of food. Has been found to conform to ifs food standard, version 6. There will be an exam to get approved and an exam to get approved for each technical scope.
Jan 23, 2012 examination for ifs food used to be very hard, but will change with version 6. Today, this standard is used in many sectors of the entire food industry. In january 2012, ifs has published the standard for food producing companies in his sixth. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Food safety system certification fssc 22000 is a global food safety initiative gfsi approved certification scheme for food manufacturers based on the integration of the iso 22000 food safety management standard and technical specification ts iso 22002 part 1 prerequisite programmes for food manufacturers. Ifs food international featured standards certification. Ifs version 7 nimmt konkrete formen an quality austria. Download the basic version for free and start auditing. The ifs food standard is a global food safety initiative gfsi recognized for auditing food manufacturers. The british retail consortium developed the global food standard as an international food standard. Ifs food version 6 was recognised by gfsi in september 2012. These requirements are frequently updated with input from food safety experts around the world to keep up to date with food. Ifs food version 6 is a standard for auditing food safety and quality of processes and products of food manufacturers. Ifs, the global enterprise applications company, today launched ifs applications 10, the new version of its enterprise applications suite at the ifs world conference in atlanta.
New brc standard version 6 available from 31st of july. The explanations of the single technology scopes can be found in the ifs food 6. According to the latest timeline, the standard should be ready for publication no later than the last quarter of 2018. An ifs food processing for pet food audit requires ifs food version 6 all template packages are instantly delivered via download in either microsoft word or. Determine the audit date, the audit times and the audit scope 6. Sofrimar renews ifs food version 6 certification sofrimar. The focus is laid even more on the operational processes, food quality and food safety. From cloud technology to easytouse interfaces, our solutions are for customers who maintain assets, manage service operations, or manufacture and distribute goods. The focus is on food safety and the quality of processes and products. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The audit report of conformance to the international featured standards ifs food cannot be used to prove or disprove compliance with other standards. The publication of the ifs food standard version 7 ist being postponed to summer 2020 at the earliest. To establish a common standard with a uniform evaluation system to work with accredited certi. Gfsi recognised schemes provide a framework for assessing the pertinence and compliance of food safety management systems and are accepted worldwide. This new version was intended to be an opportunity to bring the standard into compliance with the gfsi requirements for the prevention of food fraud. Practical approach with large number of non conformities and deviations examples based on experiences from real ifs food. Dec 04, 2017 tuv usa offers certification through ifs food. International featured standards ifs food version 6. Sofrimar are delighted to announce that they have recently been awarded ifs food version 6 certification at higher level, with a score of 98. Gfsi food safety manuals international food safety and. Recognized as a leading enterprise software solution provider, ifs develops and delivers erp, eam, fsm and esm to businesses worldwide. Ifs food is a standard for the auditing of companies that process food or companies that pack loose food products. The ifs food is a standard for auditing retailer and wholesaler branded food product suppliers manufacturers. The explanations can be found in the ifs food version 6 certified location.
The first book available on the market explaining whole ifs food version 6 standard, requirement by requirement. The audit report of conformance to the international featured standards ifs food cannot be used to. Ifs food standard version 7 timetable and changes dqs cfs. All template packages are instantly delivered via download in either microsoft word or excel. The new ifs food version 6 has been developed together by the retail sector, manufacturers, the food services industry and certification bodies over the past year. The revision is all about the ease of use, with improved clarity and less focus on bureaucracy and documentation. The international food standard was originally designed for the food industry for auditing company brand named products. Ifs applications 10 launches with new, engaging user. Ifs food is only applied where the product is processed or handled, or if there is a danger of product contamination during the primary packaging.
Brcgs standards guarantee the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their legal obligations and provide protection for the end consumer. Sofrimar awarded ifs food version 6 certificationsofrimar. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Dear ifs users, we are very happy to inform you that the 6.
Included updates of the ifs food standard made in 201220 status november 20. The ifs food standard is used to audit food manufacturers regarding food safety and quality of processes and products. How to successfully pass the audit kindle edition by suska, miroslav. The ifs food standard was created in 2002 by german retailers, and is now recognized by 65% of the worlds food retail trade, and is considered the most important standard for suppliers of large retail chains in. The ifs food standard is a gfsi global food safety initiative recognized standard for auditing food manufacturers. International featured standard ifs food is a gfsirecognised standard for certifying the safety and quality of food products and production processes. We want ifs food version 7 and its guidance documents to help manufacturers of all sizes to master the supply chain challenges of today and tomorrow. The ifs food standard was created in 2002 by german retailers, and is now recognized by 65% of the worlds food retail trade, and is considered the most important standard for suppliers of large retail chains in western europe except for great britain.
These requirements are frequently updated with input from food safety experts around the world to keep up to date with food safety trends. The list of requirements is organized in the following topics. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ifs food. It is intended for private label manufacturers and is of particular interest for companies who wish to export to great britain. As a certification body, specialized in the assessment of globally accepted quality standards, to. Global enterprise software solution provider united. Examination for ifs food used to be very hard, but will change with version 6. New brc standard version 6 available from 31st of july the brc global standard for food safety issue 6 has been extensively revised in consultation with senior representatives from major retailers and food service companies, ensuring that it continues to meet. Practical approach with large number of non conformities and deviations examples based on experiences from real ifs food certification audits across europe. An ifs food processing audit requires ifs food version 6. With this in mind, the newly published ifs guide focuses on the correct implementation of ifs food version 6. Beside own production, company has outsourced processes. Sofrimar is delighted to have renewed their ifs food version 6.
According to gfsi benchmarking, brc brc global standard for food safety issue 6 and ifs ifs food version 6. The gfsi benchmarking requirements were first created in 2001 by a group of retailers motivated by the necessity of harmonising food safety standards across the global supply chain. Version 7 of the ifs food standard was announced for 2018. Certification to brcgs standards is now often a fundamental requirement of leading retailers, manufacturers and food service organisations. Stay informed about ifs standards, events and our course offer with the monthly ifs newsletter. They do not constitute a food safety standard in their own right, nor can food businesses be audited or certified against them.
Ifs10 splicer standard kit ifs10 is delivered in a portable case together with a basic set of tools and this manual. This report gives the details of the audit of zitoprerada dm d. International food standard ifs history and introduction to version 6 of the ifs standard supplier audits have been a permanent feature of a retailers systems and procedures for many years now. These uniform standards are developed to meet the growing demands of consumers, rising obligations of wholesalers and. The guide is available from the ifs website free of charge click here to download your copy.
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