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About This Course
The IFS Food Standard Implementation & Certification Training Course is a comprehensive, competency-based programme designed to equip food industry professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and implementation strategies required to establish, manage, and continually improve Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in accordance with the latest IFS Food Standard requirements. Recognized globally by retailers and brand owners, IFS certification demonstrates excellence in food safety, product quality, legality, authenticity, and regulatory compliance. This intensive programme provides practical guidance on governance, HACCP, risk-based food safety management, prerequisite programmes, product quality, food defense, food fraud prevention, internal auditing, and certification readiness. Through expert-led workshops, case studies, gap assessments, and audit simulations, participants develop the capability to achieve certification, strengthen operational excellence, enhance customer confidence, improve supply chain performance, and expand access to international markets.
What You’ll Learn
- Develop and implement an IFS Food Standard-compliant Food Safety and Quality Management System that meets regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
- Apply risk-based approaches to strengthen food safety, product quality, product integrity, legality, and operational performance throughout the food production process.
- Integrate HACCP, prerequisite programmes, food defense, food fraud prevention, allergen management, and product quality controls into a cohesive management system.
- Conduct effective internal audits, gap assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective action programmes to drive continual compliance and certification readiness.
- Prepare organizations for successful IFS Food certification through robust governance, documentation, performance evaluation, and continual improvement strategies.
Course Curriculum
- Evolution and Business Value of IFS Food Certification
- Overview of the IFS Standards Portfolio (Food, Broker, Logistics, PACsecure, HPC & Wholesale/Cash & Carry) and Global Recognition
- Structure and Interpretation of IFS Food Standard Version 8
- Risk-Based Thinking, Customer Expectations and Product Integrity
- Certification Pathway, Audit Process, Knock-Out (KO) Requirements and Scoring System
- Senior Management Commitment and Corporate Governance
- Building, Measuring and Sustaining a Food Safety & Quality Culture
- Food Safety & Quality Policy, Objectives and Strategic Planning
- Organizational Roles, Responsibilities, Communication and Competence
- Management Review, KPIs and Organizational Performance
- Developing an IFS-Compliant Food Safety & Quality Management System
- Document Control, Record Management and Digital Documentation
- Customer Specifications, Contract Review and Compliance Management
- Complaint Management, Product Recall, Crisis and Business Continuity Management
- Continual Improvement, Change Management and Management System Effectiveness
- Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) and Operational Foundation Controls
- Hazard Analysis and Food Safety Risk Assessment
- Critical Control Points (CCPs), OPRPs and Preventive Controls
- Validation, Verification, Monitoring and Scientific Justification
- HACCP Review, Reassessment and Management of Change
- Personnel Competence, Training and Awareness
- Personnel Hygiene, Health and Behaviour Management
- Infrastructure, Hygienic Facility Design and Product Flow
- Utilities, Equipment, Maintenance and Calibration
- Cleaning, Sanitation and Environmental Monitoring
- Production Planning and Operational Control
- Process Validation and Process Verification
- Product Release, In-Process Monitoring and Process Performance
- Foreign Body Prevention and Control Systems
- Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
- Product Specifications and Quality Planning
- Product Legality, Authenticity and Regulatory Compliance
- Label Verification and Packaging Integrity
- Customer Complaint Investigation and Continuous Improvement
- Product Quality Performance and Customer Satisfaction
- Supplier Approval and Qualification
- Supplier Risk Assessment and Performance Evaluation
- Raw Material and Packaging Material Control
- Traceability, Mass Balance and Supply Chain Transparency
- Food Fraud Prevention (VACCP) and Supply Chain Integrity
- Food Defense Planning (TACCP)
- Product Security and Site Protection
- Visitor, Contractor and Personnel Security
- Incident Management and Product Withdrawal
- Emergency Preparedness and Business Resilience
- Developing Risk-Based Internal Audit Programmes
- Conducting Process-Based Internal Audits
- Monitoring, Measurement and Data Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Compliance Measurement, Trend Analysis and Continual Improvement
- Preparing for Certification, Surveillance and Re-Certification Audits
- IFS Auditor Expectations and Objective Evidence Management
- KO Requirements, Major Non-Conformities and Audit Scoring
- Responding to Audit Findings and Certification Decisions
- IFS Integrity Programme and Maintaining Certification
- Conducting a Comprehensive IFS Food Gap Assessment
- Developing an Organization-Specific IFS Food Implementation Roadmap
- Cross-Functional Mock IFS Certification Audit and Team Simulation
- Presenting Corrective Action Plans and Business Improvement Strategies
- Final Competency Assessment, Executive Presentation and Professional Development Planning
Who Should Attend
- Food Safety, Quality Assurance, HACCP, and Food Safety Management System professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IFS Food requirements.
- Technical Managers, Production Managers, Operations Leaders, Plant Supervisors, and Manufacturing Professionals overseeing food safety and product quality.
- Regulatory Affairs, Compliance Officers, Internal Auditors, Certification Coordinators, and Continuous Improvement professionals.
- Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Packaging, and Distribution professionals supporting product integrity and compliance.
- Food manufacturers, processors, consultants, trainers, and organizations seeking IFS Food certification or strengthening existing Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
Prerequisites
- No prior IFS Food certification or formal training is required. This programme is suitable for both new and experienced professionals seeking to implement, manage, audit, or continually improve Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in accordance with the latest IFS Food Standard requirements.
Key Benefits
- Establish internationally recognized Food Safety and Quality Management Systems aligned with the latest IFS Food Standard requirements.
- Strengthen regulatory compliance, customer confidence, and global market access through robust certification-ready systems.
- Enhance food safety, product quality, product authenticity, and operational controls by applying risk-based management principles.
- Improve audit performance and certification success through effective governance, internal auditing, CAPA, and continual improvement practices.
- Build organizational resilience, supply chain integrity, and a culture of food safety and quality excellence that supports sustainable business growth.
Delivery Technique
- Expert-led facilitation integrating IFS Food Standard requirements, industry best practices, and practical implementation strategies.
- Interactive workshops focused on Food Safety and Quality Management System design, implementation, and continual improvement.
- Real-world case studies, risk assessment exercises, and practical problem-solving based on food industry scenarios.
- Internal audit simulations, gap assessments, and certification readiness exercises aligned with IFS Food audit expectations.
- Collaborative group activities, facilitator coaching, and implementation planning to support immediate workplace application.