GFSI-recognised food-safety and quality standard, historically required by German, French and Italian retailers for processed food products including poultry.
Applies to
Poultry processing
Further processed and ready-to-eat poultry
Egg products
Key requirements
▸Senior management responsibility
▸Quality and food-safety management system with HACCP
▸Food defence and food fraud vulnerability assessments
▸Scoring-based audit; result expressed as percentage plus level
How buyers cite this in procurement
Cited by processors targeting continental European retail. Frequently held alongside or as alternative to BRCGS.
Frequently asked
Both are GFSI-recognised. Preference is regional: BRCGS dominates UK; IFS dominates DE/FR/IT. Many processors certify to both if their customer base is mixed.
Reference summary only. Official source: IFS Management. Last content review: 2026-07-19. Always confirm the current published version of the standard with the issuing body and your certification partner before contract or audit.
