Why implementing IFS FOOD version 8 is a challenge


Here are some typical challenges you may face when deploying a new version of IFS Food:

  • Full implementation of the new version within a few months can be a race against time, without enough time for a thorough GAP analysis
  • The descriptions of the changes in the new version can be complex and provoke discussions about the meaning and the correct way to implement them
  • Engaging key stakeholders such as management, employees and suppliers is critical to success. However, it can be challenging to gain their support, cooperation and understanding
  • Deploying a new version of IFS requires dedicated time and resources, both human and financial, which can put a strain on the organization's capacity
  • Your organization has been required by its customer(s) to certify the production processes against IFS
  • During the last IFS audit you noticed that you need to pay more attention to the knock-out criteria. However, it is a challenge to correctly implement the requirements of these knock-out criteria
  • The result of the last IFS audit was disappointing and you have the assignment from management to achieve a higher level next time. However, how are you going to handle this efficiently?
  • You have a discussion with the auditor about how to interpret the requirements and would like to know more about how to interpret the requirement.


Overcoming these challenges requires careful planning, clear communication, employee involvement and a structured approach.


And maybe there are other situations that apply to you, however...

... the question is: How easily can you implement IFS FOOD version 8? Are all requirements clear to you? Are you 100% sure you won't get a knockout or a major during your IFS audit?

=>  Food Safety Experts is officially recognized as an IFS Academy trainer and provides in-person training IFS FOOD version 8. Contact us to arrange a training for your organization and implement the latest version with the tips from IFS!

What makes this training unique

Official IFS Academy Training IFS FOOD Version 8

  • This is an official IFS FOOD Version 8 training. The training is given in person on location. The training duration is 7 hours. You will receive the official slides from IFS with an explanation of what has changed compared to the previous IFS Food version. In addition, you will also receive an explanation of how to interpret various requirements. You will receive an explanation of all knock-out criteria. And you will receive an explanation about the different types of audits that you can get and what should be included in the audit report. By following this training you will quickly have a clear overview of all changes of IFS FOOD Version 8 and you will know what you need to change in your documents in order to be up to date with the latest version of IFS FOOD as soon as possible.

  • During the training you will receive handouts of this training material, so that you can immediately add your comments to the correct slides during the training.

  • All slides are clearly explained, so that you have practical information that you can immediately implement in your organization. During the In Person Training you can ask all your questions to the instructor.

  • NEW: We want to make a difference in the world. We do this by donating 1% of our income to B1G1, to provide access to food and water to those who need it most. As a customer of Food Safety Experts you help people in need!

Additional Information

  • How to implement efficiently

    One of the challenges is the efficient implementation of the requirements. How will you implement your IFS FOOD Version 8 requirements in your factory?

    The official IFS FOOD Version 8 training will help you implement the requirements.

    During the In Person Training you will receive the handouts of the official IFS slides with an explanation of what the requirements mean and how you could implement them in your organization. On top of this you can ask all your questions to the instructor. We only use senior instructors. All our instructors have a lot of experience in implementing and keeping the IFS guideline up to date.

  • Cost-benefit analysis

    If you are looking for help to improve your IFS FOOD program, you have several options:
    1. You can search the web for hours - this will take up a lot of your time and most likely won't yield great results.
    2. You can hire an expert to work with you, which will cost you a lot of money as experts easily charge $1,000 per day or more.

    Or

    You can join our In Person Training for a complete overview of what has changed in the latest IFS Food and receive tips on how best to do this. This way you have everything you need within reach and you can immediately start making improvements.

Efficiently implement the latest requirements of IFS Version 8

What do you get in this Training In Person

  • Training In-Person is given at a location specified by you.

  • WHAT topics are covered in this official IFS FOOD Version 8 training?

    - General information and latest news from IFS

    - Summary of major changes

    - Explanation of the Certification Options

    - Audit Checklist including explanation of all knock-out criteria

    - Explanation of the reporting

  • During the Training In Person you will receive handouts which you can use to make your notes.

  • Each participant will receive a certificate after participating in this Training In Person. This official IFS certificate is a 'proof of learning'.

  • We have fantastic news for you! You can include the online training as part of your package. This means that even after attending the in-person or in-company training, you will still have access to the online training for a full year. You can revisit the content whenever necessary and take advantage of the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise during your implementation process. We understand the importance of ongoing support and flexibility, and we're here to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you'd like to include the online training alongside your in-person or in-company training experience.

  • We donate 1% of our income to B1G1. As proof you will receive a certificate and you can see how B1G1 spends our donation. For more information about B1G1, visit their website by clicking here.

Let's start upgrading your IFS FOOD program to the next level!

Official IFS FOOD Version 8 Training

This Training is delivered In Person, with handouts and explanations on how to interpret the latest changes. This will help you effectively implement the latest IFS FOOD Version 8!

Please contact Kitty Appels to request a quote. Click here to schedule an appointment or send an e-mail to [email protected] with the reference to contact me regarding: interest Training IFS FOOD Version 8.

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Kitty has spent more than 29 years helping quality professionals become more senior in their jobs and grow to the next level. Kitty’s educational background is food technology. Kitty’s motto is ‘many roads lead to Rome’. Kitty enjoys guiding quality professionals in their work.

Kitty has personally experienced that some managers like to keep their employees “small” and do not want to invest in knowledge or help in overcoming hurdles. All too often, these managers cause their employees to become stressed. As an interim QA manager, Kitty has regularly been able to guide “damaged” teams to work confidently on food safety again, to believe in their capabilities and to stand up for themselves. Kitty enjoys guiding quality professionals and watching them grow as a person and as a balanced and experienced quality professional.

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Kitty Appels

Senior Instructor and Coach

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Rob has spent more than 27 years in the international food industry and has visited over 72 countries for business. Rob holds and MSc in Physics and he also studied Econometrics. Rob enjoys combining his knowledge in quality and food safety with his passion of strategic management. Rob is a frequently speaker at conferences of IFC (Worldbank) and FI GLobal. Over the last 10 years, Rob has worked with a large number of Vice Presidents QA and QA Directors of multinationals, and he enjoys coaching and training quality professionals to help them getting more insight into food safety and how to influence management in their organization.

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Rob Kooijmans

Senior Instructor and Coach

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Consultor / Auditor en Sistemas de Gestión de QA, Seguridad Alimentaria, Gerenciamiento & Evaluación de Riesgos.

Especialista en Aseguramiento de Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria para industrias alimenticias y agro-industrias capacitado para brindar soluciones prácticas basadas en los más actualizados estándares de Seguridad Alimentaria.

Experiencia personal lograda durante 13 años de trabajo en compañías internacionales productoras de alimentos en Europa y Latinoamérica y más de 12 años trabajando para empresas internacionales de Auditoría y Consultoría en Gerenciamiento y Evaluación de Riesgos. Más de 400 días como auditor líder en empresas productoras de alimentos. Experiencia en desarrollo de co-fabricantes y capacitaciones en temas relacionados con Seguridad Alimentaria.

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Luis Fissore

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