IFS

International Featured Standards

(IFS) represents a group of international standards recognized by the GFSI initiative, ensuring a high level of safety and quality in the food and consumer goods supply chain. These standards were developed in cooperation with leading retail chains and suppliers, and are intended for companies that wish to align their operations with clear, realistic, and transparent market requirements.

If you market your products through major retail chains worldwide, IFS Food is the standard that opens doors for you.

Why IFS?

IFS Food v8 is the most important standard within the IFS group and applies to companies that process or package food products. Its focus is on risk analysis, regulatory compliance, product safety, and consumer trust, fully relying on the principles of the HACCP system, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).

IFS standards do not prescribe exact methods or equipment; instead, they define clear requirements and guidelines while leaving flexibility in their implementation. During the certification audit, it is verified whether the established procedures and practices are effective, reliable, and aligned with the expectations of retail chains and end consumers.

In addition to IFS Food, important standards within the IFS group include:

  • IFS Global Markets Food – intended for smaller organizations as the first step towards the IFS Food standard.
  • IFS Logistics – for companies involved in the storage and distribution of food.
  • IFS HPC – for household and personal care products.
  • IFS Broker – for companies that act as intermediaries in the trade of food and products, with a focus on responsibility for product safety and legality.

What Do We Offer?

Our team provides complete support in the process of implementing IFS standards, including:

  • development of specifications, flow diagrams, risk analyses, and personalized HACCP plans,
  • implementation of all IFS Food v8 requirements and related standards in accordance with your processes,
  • development of food safety and quality policies and manuals,
  • defining the business framework based on GMP, GLP, and GHP principles,
  • development, control, and maintenance of system documentation,
  • training employees for competent participation in the IFS team,
  • conducting internal audits and annual system re-evaluations,
  • continuous support in preparing and improving the system in accordance with the requirements of your customers and retail chains.

Our mission is for your IFS system to be not only compliant with the requirements of the standard, but also an effective tool for strengthening client trust, reducing risks, and achieving competitive advantage.