The IFS Food Standard is a GFSI-recognised (Global Food Safety Initiative) standard for auditing food manufacturers, and Mljekara Livno has achieved it. It focuses on food safety and on the quality of processes and products. It applies to food processing companies and to companies that pack loose food products.
IFS Food applies when products are “processed” or when there is a risk of product contamination during primary packaging. The standard matters for all food manufacturers, and especially for those producing private labels, as it contains many requirements related to compliance with customer specifications.
The standard supports production and marketing departments in their efforts for brand safety and quality. IFS Food was developed with the full and active involvement of certification bodies, retailers, the food industry and food service companies.
Scope
The IFS Food Standard is used to audit food manufacturers on food safety and on the quality of processes and products. The requirements are organised into the following topics:
- Senior management responsibility
- Quality and food safety management system
- Resource management
- Planning and production process
- Measurement, analysis, improvement
- Food defence
The goals of IFS are the goals of Mljekara Livno
- To establish a common standard with a uniform evaluation system
- To work with accredited certification bodies and qualified auditors approved for IFS Food,
- To ensure comparability and transparency throughout the supply chain,
- To reduce costs and time for manufacturers and retailers.
Benefits for Mljekara Livno
IFS Food certification can offer a number of key benefits to companies that strive for excellence in quality, food safety and customer satisfaction and are looking for a competitive edge in their market.
Benefits for production:
- Better understanding between management and staff of good practices, standards and procedures,
- Monitoring of compliance with food regulations,
- More efficient use of resources,
- Fewer customer audits needed,
- Independent third-party audits,
- Greater flexibility through individual implementation thanks to a risk-based approach.
Benefits for marketing:
- A stronger business reputation as a producer of high-quality, safe products
- The ability to trade with customers who require third-party audits
- Use of the IFS logo and certificate to demonstrate compliance with the highest standards.
