IFS Food version 8 audits start in October
The first audits under IFS Food version 8 start on 1 October 2023. Version 7 audits can be conducted until the end of December 2023. Version 8 will be mandatory from 1 January 2024.In certain exceptional situations, IFS Food version 7 can be applied after 1 January 2024, and the eligibility of these exceptions ends on 31 December 2024.
All certificates issued under version 7 of the standard will be valid until the expiry dates specified in the certificates. For sites whose unannounced audit period is after 1 October 2023, the audit must be conducted under the new version.
IFS Food, version 8 was published in April 2023. The revision is mainly related to the adaptation of the standard to the new editions of Codex Alimentarius, ISO 22003-2:2022 and GFSI 2020.
CONSEJO can provide assistance and support to help you successfully implement the requirements of IFS Food version 8. We understand the importance of food safety and quality and are ready to support your business in this advancing process of change and improvement. Do not hesitate to contact us and let's start this journey together towards achieving the high standards of IFS Food version 8.
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