With globalization and the growth of the supply chain, the number ofsources and ways of supplying raw materials and products is growing. Brokers,agents and importers are the link that connects manufacturers and traders.
IFS Broker was created toensure the safety and quality of products filling the gap between productionand distribution. Trading partners expect brokers, agents and importers tocommunicate product requirements to manufacturers and that the specificationswill be understood and implemented. IFS Broker standard verifies thatintermediaries/importers apply appropriate food safety measures in theirprocesses, to ensure that their suppliers comply with food quality and safetyrequirements and to monitor product compliance, with the ultimate goal of beingdelivered by intermediaries/importers comply with safety requirements andagreed specifications.
Scopes of the scheme:
• Food/HPC/packaging brokers
• Trade agencies
• Importers
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IFS BROKER STANDARD
Benefitsof the scheme IFS certification can offer a number of key benefits to companiesstriving for excellence in quality, food safety and customer satisfaction, andseeking a competitive advantage in their market place.
