By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 4 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 23 |
| Forms & Records | 38 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 8 |
| Job Descriptions & Organisation | 1 |
| Training & Awareness | 3 |
| Guides & Work Instructions | 5 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| AGS-QM-01 | Food Safety and Quality Manual | Word |
| AGS-PR-02 | HACCP Food Safety Plan | Word |
| AGS-FR-04 | Hazard Analysis Worksheet HACCP Principle 1 2 | Word |
| AGS-FR-05 | CCP Monitoring Log | Word |
| AGS-PR-03 | Allergen Risk Mitigation | Word |
| AGS-FR-27 | Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Plan | Word |
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Overview
IFS Food version 8 is the GFSI-recognised standard used to audit product safety and quality at food manufacturers and processors, particularly those producing or processing food or handling loose products during packing. It applies at the manufacturing stage and is widely required by retailers and brand owners, especially in Germany, France, Italy and other European markets, for own-brand products.
The Standard covers governance and senior management commitment, the food safety and quality management system with HACCP based on Codex principles, resource management, operational processes that realise a safe product, measurement, analysis and improvement, and food defence. Requirements are assessed against defined criteria including knock-out clauses, whose failure prevents certification, and a scoring system that produces a result at Foundation or Higher level. Version 8 strengthens alignment with GFSI benchmarking, sharpens the focus on food safety culture, product authenticity and fraud mitigation, and keeps both announced and unannounced audit options. Certification bodies are accredited to ISO/IEC 17065, with certificates maintained by renewal audit.
What this system covers
- HACCP to Codex principles: product description, hazard analysis, CCP determination and monitoring, with decision-tree guidance
- Allergen risk mitigation: allergen matrix, changeover control and labelling accuracy
- Foreign material and chemical risk: glass and sharps, site fabric and pest proofing
- Daily hygiene: pre-operational checks, cleaning and disinfection, GMP inspection and personal hygiene
- Specifications and formulas, product and process development, and shelf-life study records
- Traceability and mass balance testing, goods-in inspection and supplier approval
- Food fraud vulnerability assessment, food defence and crisis communication
- Governance, food safety culture, certification scope, site zoning and process interaction
Who it's for
Food manufacturers, processors and co-packers supplying European retail and brand-owner customers who specify IFS, and the quality managers preparing for the audit window. It is bought when a version 8 audit is booked, when a site moves up from an earlier version, or when a new own-brand contract makes IFS a condition of supply. The site ends with a scoped system in which the HACCP study, the knock-out requirements and the scored clauses are evidenced before the auditor arrives.
Everything you get
Every toolkit gives you a full set of working documents for your standard, ready to edit and use.
Native Microsoft files. Add your logo and adapt every document to how you work.
Your full toolkit arrives as a ZIP the moment payment clears.
One purchase covers everyone in your organisation. No per-seat fees.
Built by people who run real audits, so the content matches what assessors check.
One payment, perpetual licence for your organisation. No subscriptions, no renewals.
Full refund if your files are faulty, incomplete or not as described and we can't put it right
Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes. If we revise this toolkit, you're entitled to the updated version at no extra cost — just contact us with your order details.
What is your refund policy?
These are digital products, so once a toolkit has been downloaded we cannot take it back. If you have not downloaded yet, contact us and we will cancel the order and refund you in full. We also refund in full if the files are damaged, incomplete, or not what the product page described.
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