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IFS International Food Standard
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What is the IFS International Food Standard?
Grow your business by gaining access to international markets with the IFS food standard. IFS Food is a Standard for auditing retailer and wholesaler branded food product suppliers. The standard is recognized by the Global Food Safe Initiative (GFSI) and is a required element to supply many international retail chains.
The standard applies to all stages of food processing with the exception of primary production. The principal requirements of the IFS Standard are the adoption of HACCP, a documented quality management system and control of factory environmental standards, product, process and personnel.
Why Choose the IFS International Food Standard?
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Provides reassurance that the production process meets the appropriate legal requirements and customer specifications
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Assists in building good relationships with retail chains – often a condition of cooperation within today’s sales market
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Improves the competitiveness of organisations domestically and abroad, facilitating entry into new foreign markets
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Is a required element to be able to supply many international retail chains including Auchan, Lidl, Kaufland, Carrefour, and Metro Cash & Carry.
Why Choose Us for your ISO Certification?
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Government-recognised UKAS certificates, established since 1993 with offices all over the world means your certificate has global recognition
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Integrated audits for multiple standards keep visits to a minimum and save you money
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What our clients say about Alcumus ISOQAR
“ISOQAR’s ability to prioritise their customers’ needs is very refreshing.”
Nichol Maher - Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Chubb Systems
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Phil Robinson - Managing Director - Prism Infosec
“ISOQAR audits are very thorough and the reports issued are clear and easy to follow.”
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"Having worked with a large number of their trainers, the high standards of training are institutionalised rather than being down to the individual auditors, and hence Alcumus have been listed as our ISO training organisation of choice."
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