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A dairy audit and a frozen seafood audit are not the same audit. Why do so many checklists treat them like they are?

A dairy audit and a frozen seafood audit are not the same audit. Why do so many checklists treat them like they are?

Standards provide a common framework, but risk does not distribute evenly across product categories. Cold chain integrity, allergen cross contact, microbiological sensitivity, and shelf life pressure all carry different weight depending on what is actually being produced. A generic audit approach can confirm compliance against a standard while still missing the specific pressure points that…

IFS Integrity On-site Checks

IFS Integrity On-site Checks

The IFS Integrity Program includes several measures to ensure the highest quality and reliability of the IFS certification system. One of these measures is the Integrity On-site Check, which is typically conducted unannounced. These checks can be initiated based on a complaint or scheduled by IFS Quality Assurance using a risk-based approach. Key Points of…