IFS Food consultancy for food businesses
We help you implement the requirements of IFS Food and get your company ready for the certification audit, particularly if you supply distribution, FMCG or retail, or if you export to other European countries.
No obligation — sign up as a company and we'll put you in touch with a specialist consultant.
Who is IFS Food for?
IFS Food (International Featured Standards Food) is a food safety standard recognised by GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), widely used among European distributors and retail chains. It tends to be especially relevant for:
- Manufacturers and processors of food products
- Companies that produce private-label / retailer own-brand products
- Suppliers to large distribution and retail chains
- Companies that export to markets where IFS is a common standard (Germany, France and other EU countries)
- Businesses that need a GFSI-recognised scheme for their customers
How we help you get there
Our support covers the whole journey, from the first assessment to the day of the certification audit:
- 1
Initial assessment
We review your activity, your facilities and your current food safety system (HACCP, traceability, supplier control…) to establish the starting point.
- 2
Gap analysis
We compare your situation against the requirements of IFS Food and identify what's missing: documentation, process controls, allergen management, food safety culture and more.
- 3
System implementation
We help you develop or adapt your food safety management system and the documentation the standard requires.
- 4
Team training
We train managers and the staff involved so the system works day to day, not just on paper.
- 5
Audit preparation
We carry out a mock internal audit to identify weak points and close out nonconformities before the official audit.
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Support during the audit
We support you on the day of the audit with the accredited certification body, and with managing the corrective action plan through to award of the certificate.
Duvalis Consulting advises and prepares your company throughout the process. The final certificate is issued by an accredited, independent certification body, following its own audit. Duvalis Consulting is not a certification body and does not issue certificates.
Benefits of achieving certification
Access to distribution and FMCG
Many distribution and retail chains require IFS Food (or an equivalent GFSI scheme) as a condition of working with a supplier.
International recognition
As it is recognised by GFSI, the IFS Food certificate is accepted by customers in different countries, which makes exporting easier.
Better internal food safety management
The implementation process usually results in more robust processes, better traceability and fewer quality incidents.
An edge over uncertified suppliers
Holding IFS Food sets your company apart in your customers' supplier approval processes.
Why prepare for your IFS Food with Qualimatch
The Duvalis platform that connects your company with specialist consultants, with close support throughout the process.
- Consultants who specialise in food safety for the food industry, with experience in IFS Food.
- Support from start to finish: from the initial assessment to the day of the audit.
- On-site, remote or hybrid delivery, depending on what your company needs.
- From its network, Duvalis selects the consultant best suited to your sector and company size.
Need to implement IFS Food in your company?
Sign up as a company and tell us about your situation: we'll put you in touch with a consultant who specialises in IFS Food to assess your case and give you a quote, with no obligation.