IFS (International Featured Standards) is a family of GFSI standards developed by German and French retailers (HDE, FCD). The IFS Food standard (Version 8) is the most common and used in food manufacturing. IFS Logistics covers transportation and storage, IFS PACsecure covers packaging materials. Strong presence in European retail (ALDI, Lidl, Carrefour, Metro).
- Meet German and French retailer requirements (ALDI, Lidl, Carrefour)
- Certify food manufacturing, logistics, or packaging under a European GFSI scheme
- Offer an alternative to BRCGS or FSSC based on buyer preference
- Cover multiple sectors with the same family of standards
Food manufacturing (IFS Food), logistics and storage (IFS Logistics), packaging materials (IFS PACsecure), broker and agents (IFS Broker), cash & carry / wholesale (IFS C&C). Applies mainly to exporters to continental European retail.
Manufacturer exporting to ALDI Deutschland or Lidl requiring IFS Food
Logistics center serving European retail under IFS Logistics
Packaging company supplying European brands under IFS PACsecure
Annual audit by an IFS-accredited body. Score: Higher Level, Foundation Level, or No Passed. Valid for 12 months. KOs (critical requirements) must be met 100%.
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