IFS It aims at creating transparency and the aim of safe trade and industrial partnership of all supply chains. Specifically developed for loading and unloading applications such as distribution, storage and transportation, this IFS standard specifies the application in environments that will manage food and non-food products.
IFS Scope
IFS Logistics is a standard for companies that offer logistics activities such as storage and transportation. IFS Logistics applications include logistics storage, transportation, loading, unloading, etc. A standard for food and non-food based inspection firms: delivery by rail, road, ship or airplane; Chilled or frozen products or products in different forms (different substance states: liquid, solid or gas). This standard also applies to logistics companies using service providers for storage or transportation applications, as well as service providers.
IFS Logistics inspections are performed by qualified auditors of impartially accredited and certified certification firms.
IFS Logistics needs are divided into six parts.
- Top management competence
- Product and Quality safety management
- Resource management
- Service implementation
- Analysis, Measurements, Improvement
- External analyzes and product defense
The objectives of the IFS standard are as follows.
- Ensuring transparency and comparability across all supply rings
- Establish a common standard with uniform analysis systems
- Reduce costs and operating time for both retailers and suppliers
- Working with Accredited Certification Companies
Benefits of the IFS Standard
IFS certification can give significant advantages to companies striving for excellence, seeking competitive advantage in market areas of customer satisfaction and quality.
- Improved trust of products and suppliers
- Minimized time scan for supplier
- Ability to minimize the cost of personal review by bringing together different examinations at the same time.
- Better understanding within staff and management regarding procedures and standards.
- Observation of compliance with food and non-food regulations.
- More efficient use of resources.
- Reduction of the need for applications for customer reviews
- Neutral third part Review.
- Improved business image as a highly efficient and safe supplier of products
- Persistent trading ability of customers through third-party reviews
- IFS certification and logo's activity demonstrates compliance with the highest standards.
