IFS Food v8 introduces new requirements, updated interpretations, and clearer expectations for how auditors evaluate compliance.
Without full clarity, even experienced QA teams can face misunderstandings, discussions during audits, and unnecessary non-conformities.
This official IFS Academy training gives you:
a clear understanding of every requirement,
insight into how auditors interpret and verify compliance,
and the confidence to implement Version 8 correctly across your organization.
When you and your team speak the same IFS “language,” you reduce risk, speed up implementation, and prepare more strongly for both announced and unannounced audits.
Gain the clarity you need to understand the IFS Food v8 requirements and apply them correctly across your organization.
A complete overview of the IFS Food v8 structure and key updates
Clear explanations of every requirement in the standard
Insight into how auditors interpret the requirements during audits
Understanding of what has changed from Version 7 to Version 8 — and why
Practical interpretation examples from the official IFS Academy materials
A deeper understanding of KO requirements and their relevance
How scoring works and how auditors determine conformance
Clarity on traceability, foreign body management, food fraud, and other core chapters
How to communicate Version 8 expectations to management and shopfloor teams
More confidence in preparing for both announced and unannounced audits
Designed for food safety and quality professionals who need clear, official guidance on IFS Food v8.
QA Managers, QA Officers, and QFS Leaders responsible for correct implementation of IFS Food v8
Internal Auditors who need to understand how auditors interpret requirements
HACCP Team Members who must align their system with Version 8 changes
Production and Operations Managers who need clarity on what is expected in daily practice
New QA/QC staff who must quickly learn the structure and intent of the standard
Organizations preparing for announced or unannounced IFS audits
Teams who want shared understanding and consistent interpretation of the requirements
Learn exactly what auditors expect — and how to demonstrate compliance with confidence. IFS auditors expect you to understand not only the requirements, but also the intent and interpretation behind them. This official training strengthens your audit readiness in several ways:
You learn the requirements directly from the official IFS Academy slide set
You understand how auditors verify compliance and evaluate evidence
You can defend your implementation choices using IFS explanations
You reduce the risk of misinterpretations or avoidable NCs
You gain the confidence to discuss requirements clearly and professionally
You can show your official training certificate as proof of competence
You speak the same “IFS language” that auditors use during assessments
Everything you need to understand the IFS Food v8 requirements using the official IFS Academy material. This training includes:
The official IFS Food v8 Industry Training slide set
Clear explanations of all requirements in the standard
Guidance based on the official IFS interpretation
A walk-through of key changes from Version 7 to Version 8
Insight into the certification protocol and scoring system
Examples of how auditors verify compliance
Approximately 8 hours of self-paced learning, as recommended by IFS
Eligibility for the official IFS Attendance Certificate after full completion
Subtitles available in 13 languages for all training videos
Proof of training that strengthens your audit readiness and demonstrates your commitment to Version 8. After completing the full training, you will receive the official IFS Attendance Certificate, issued according to the IFS Academy requirements. This certificate:
Confirms that you completed the official IFS Food v8 Industry Training
Demonstrates your professional competence during audits
Serves as evidence of continuous training for GFSI schemes
Shows auditors and stakeholders that you understand the requirements and their intent
Supports discussions where interpretation of the standard is involved
Clear, official guidance that saves time, prevents mistakes, and strengthens your audit performance. This training helps you:
Reduce the risk of misinterpretations and non-conformities
Save time by understanding what Version 8 really expects
Train your team with consistent, official explanations
Strengthen your position during audit discussions
Demonstrate competence with an official IFS certificate
Implement requirements more accurately and confidently
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Yes. This course uses the official IFS Food v8 Industry Training slide set provided by the IFS Academy. The explanations and interpretations follow the official guidance.
Yes. After completing the full training, you will receive the official IFS Attendance Certificate, which can be used as evidence of continuous training during audits.
Your purchase includes 12 months of access to the full training.
No. In accordance with IFS Academy policy, this training includes the official slide set only. No additional templates or tools are provided.
If you are looking for practical templates, checklists, and toolkits to support implementation, you may want to explore our Compliance Accelerator program, which offers ready-to-use materials for daily QA work.
The recommended duration is approximately 8 hours, based on the official IFS Academy guidance.
Yes. This training is ideal for aligning your QA team, new staff, management, and shopfloor employees with the official interpretation of IFS Food v8 requirements.
Yes. Auditors often ask what training you have completed. Showing your official IFS Attendance Certificate, and referring to the IFS explanations in this course, can support discussions and demonstrate competence.
Absolutely. The training explains the structure, intent, and requirements of IFS Food v8 in a clear and accessible way, making it suitable for beginners and experienced teams.
A single purchase provides access for one user account. If you need access for several team members, please contact us for multiple-seat options.
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Exactly the boost you need to get your IFS Quality and Food Safety System to a Higher Level!
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