IFS PACsecure v3 Management System
IFS PACsecure v3 Management System
A packaging fault becomes a food safety incident in the customer's factory, not in yours.
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Written by practising auditors with 20+ years in the field.
By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 2 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 20 |
| Forms & Records | 21 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 8 |
| Training & Awareness | 2 |
| Guides & Work Instructions | 2 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| AGS-QM-01 | Quality Manual | Word |
| AGS-CHK-01 | IFS PACsecure Self-Assessment & Gap Analysis | Word |
| AGS-SCH-01 | IFS PACsecure Scheme Overview & Certification Roadmap | Word |
| AGS-PRO-03 | Hazard & Risk Analysis (HACCP) | Word |
| AGS-PRO-13 | Product Fraud Mitigation | Word |
| AGS-PRO-14 | Product Defence | Word |
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Overview
Packaging is judged by the risk it passes on. IFS PACsecure version 3 covers the manufacture and conversion of primary and secondary packaging for food, household and personal care and other consumer products, across plastics, paper and board, glass, metal and flexibles. A converter has to show that its substrate, inks and coatings suit the intended use, that conversion adds nothing that should not be there, and that the finished pack performs, since a seal or barrier fails long after it leaves the plant.
The common IFS structure carries the requirements, but the packaging-specific weight lands elsewhere. Migration from a substrate, ink or coating into the product it will hold is assessed rather than assumed. Functional requirements — seal integrity, closure performance, barrier properties — are agreed at contract review and product development, before the first commercial run. Around those sit hygiene and foreign-body control, traceability, and the legal and customer requirements that apply where a pack may contact food. PACsecure uses the IFS scoring approach with knock-out criteria, is intended to align with GFSI benchmarking for packaging, and complements IFS Food and FSSC 22000.
What this system covers
- Material suitability and intended use for the product the pack will hold.
- Contract review and product development, settling customer specification and legal requirement before a new pack runs.
- Purchasing, supplier approval and the receipt and storage of substrates, inks and coatings.
- Foreign material, chemical and allergen risk mitigation, with pre-start-up checks and line clearance between jobs.
- Hygiene and GMP in a converting plant: cleaning, disinfection, waste and pest monitoring, maintenance and calibration.
- Traceability from incoming material through conversion to despatch, with fraud vulnerability assessment and product defence.
Who it's for
A packaging site rarely starts this on its own initiative. It starts when a brand owner asks for a certified packaging supplier, or a filler's auditor traces a complaint back up the chain to the pack. The quality manager then describes their own materials, presses and conversion steps in the manual, hazard analysis and specifications, and a scored self-assessment shows what is still missing.
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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