Increase food and product safety in wholesale and cash-and-carry markets
Ensures food safety and quality
Consistent compliance with legal requirements
Optimizes communication between all stakeholders
Creates a high level of trust from authorities and customers
The international standard for greater food safety and quality in the wholesale sector
An audit according to the IFS certification standard for cash & carry / wholesale takes into account all processes as well as workflows relating to loose and packaged products in the wholesale sector.
The standard can be combined with other IFS standards, such as IFS Logistics, if a wholesaler also provides logistics services.
Is the IFS Cash & Carry certification suitable for my organization?
If the qualifications are met, group certifications can also be carried out at similar locations or wholesale stores. DQS is accredited for certification according to IFS and can help your company determine if the IFS Cash & Carry/Wholesale is possible for your organization.
Key Factors of the IFS Cash & Carry Standard
The HACCP concept differentiates between loose and packaged goods. IFS Cash & Carry has similar requirements to the IFS Food Standard requirements with the main difference being the focus on wholesales stores and wholesalers.
Why your company be certified according to IFS Wholesale/Cash & Carry?
- Gain access to new customers and markets.
- Reduce costs by avoiding multiple audits.
- Optimize your processes.
- Ensure continuous compliance with legal requirements.
- Demonstrate compliance with strict standards.
- Increase product and food safety.
Certification Steps
First, you discuss your company, management system, and the goals of certification with us. Next, you will promptly receive a detailed and transparent quote, customized to your individual needs.
Especially for larger certification projects, a planning meeting is a valuable opportunity to get to know your DQS Inc. auditor, as well as to develop an individual audit program for all departments and locations involved.
A gap assessment also offers the opportunity to identify potential for improvement as well as strengths of your management system in advance. Both services are optional.
Once your company is ready, an audit date will be scheduled with an auditor that has the necessary expertise and experience in your industry. During the certification audit, our auditors will assess whether your management system meets the requirements of the standard and identify potential areas of improvement. In a final meeting, you will receive a detailed presentation of the results from your DQS auditor and if necessary, action plans will be agreed upon.
The audit and its results are evaluated by the independent certification board of DQS, which decides on the issuance of the IFS Cash & Carry certificate. You will receive an audit report documenting the audit results. If there are any nonconformities, you will have the opportunity to correct them and take appropriate action at this time. If all applicable requirements are met, you will receive the certificate with a validity period of one year.
After one year, your certificate will expire. To ensure that your certificate is valid without any gaps, DQS Inc. will schedule your next audit well in advance.