The IFS Food course explains each chapter of the standard and how it is applied in daily food safety and quality operations.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Governance and Commitment
- Corporate responsibility and food safety culture
- Management commitment and policy
- Continuous improvement
2. Food Safety and Quality Management System
- Document and record control
- Risk management and corrective actions
- Internal audits and management review
- Complaint and incident handling
3. Resource Management
- Personnel training and competence
- Infrastructure and equipment
- Maintenance and calibration
4. Operational Processes
- Product development and change management
- Process controls and monitoring
- Traceability and mass balance
- Product recall and crisis management
5. Measurements, Analysis, and Improvements
- Verification and validation activities
- Performance evaluation
- Nonconformity management
6. Food Defense and Food Fraud
- Vulnerability assessments
- Preventive control measures
- Site security and awareness
7. Audit Process and Scoring System
- IFS audit protocol and grading
- Preparing for certification audits
- Managing deviations and corrective actions
This course provides learners with a practical understanding of the IFS Food Standard and how it is implemented in food processing and manufacturing sites.
By the end of the course, learners can expect to:
Understand the structure and requirements of the IFS Food Standard
- Learn how to apply IFS requirements in food production environments
- Understand risk-based thinking and food safety culture
- Prepare for IFS certification and customer audits
- Confidently manage documentation, controls, and corrective actions
The course focuses on implementation, compliance, and audit readiness.
After completing this course, You will be able to support and manage IFS Food systems within food manufacturing organizations.
You can work as or advance into roles such as:
IFS Food Coordinator
- Quality Assurance or Quality Control Officer
- Food Safety or Quality Manager
- Internal Auditor for IFS
- Production or Operations Supervisor
They will be prepared to:
- Implement and maintain IFS Food requirements
- Prepare sites for certification and customer audits
- Identify risks and compliance gaps
Support continual improvement in food safety and quality systems
Review IFS Food International Featured Standards.