IFS Food: Audit Evidence and Certification Continuity
Review the recipe and specification revision, raw material controls, process results and label approval for a selected batch together.
FOOD SAFETY
Batch and operating evidence
Review the recipe and specification revision, raw material controls, process results and label approval for a selected batch together. Traceability exercises support recall preparation. A finding should distinguish the decision about affected product from the root cause and measures preventing recurrence.
Continuity after the audit
IFS Food audits are annual, and at least one in every three audits must be unannounced. Readiness therefore cannot depend on a single booked date. Track product and technology changes, complaints and corrective actions throughout the year, including effects of the current doctrine.
Scope matching for continuation
Track the audit report, open findings and corrective evidence separately. If a new recipe or technology changes customer requirements, do not assume the earlier assessment remains sufficient. An internal audit result or prepared file does not replace the IFS certification decision.
Scope discussion and responsibilities
For a scope discussion with QRS, share activities, addresses, products and customer requirements. Verify the selected scheme’s body approval and scope in the official register. Preparation, independent assessment and the certification decision are separate stages.
Official sources
Content checked: 3 October 2026. Scheme rules rely on official sources; record structures and work plans are editorial recommendations. Check the complete requirements and the body’s current scope separately.