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IFS Logistics

IFS Logistics logo – certification for food logistics and supply chain safety

IFS Logistics for safe food and products – also during transportation

Manage goods transportation more safely and efficiently with certification according to International Featured Standards (IFS) Logistics – and ensure gap-free safety of food, personal care and household products between manufacturers and the wholesale and retail trade. The joint objective of trade and industry is to create transparency and trust across the entire supply chain. The IFS Logistics Standard hand be applies both to handling of food and non-food products. 

IFS Logistics therefore covers:

  • Transportation
  • Distribution
  • Loading
  • Unloading of food and non-food

The standard can be applied to heavy goods vehicles, train, ship, plane or any other types of transportation and also to storage facilities. As an independent logistics provider, food retailer or importer with your own storage or other facilities you must adhere to the requirements of this international standard ship, plane in order to be able to deliver to the market. The standard is accredited by DAkkS.

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Target group

  • Logistics companies in the food and non-food sector that need to ensure safe transportation and storage processes

IFS Logistics: Key benefits at a glance

  • Greater confidence in quality and compliance of suppliers and products
  • More effective use of resources saves time and money
  • Optimisation of purchasing process with reduced time spent on supplier screening with better supplier selection
  • Defense against liability claims as IFS Logistics shows that the legal duty of care is fulfilled (due diligence defense)
  • IFS Logistics helps you to manage increasingly complex supply chains
  • Lower individual audit costs by combining different audits.
  • Ability to trade with customers insisting on third party audits
  • Use of the IFS logo and certificate to demonstrate compliance with the highest standards

IFS Logistics: a few steps to your certificate

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Assessment of requirements and preparation of a quotation

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02

You commission TÜV NORD

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03

Performance of the assessment

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Implementation of any corrective measures by your company

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Review of the action plan by TÜV NORD

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Report and certificate

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Upload to the IFS database

Download your IFS Logistics Whitepaper here

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Philipp Nahrmann

Philipp Nahrmann

TÜV NORD CERT
Sales Certification Food/ Near-Food
Christian Kienzle

Christian Kienzle

TÜV NORD CERT
International Sales Manager

IFS Logistics Certification by TÜV NORD CERT: The benefit to you

Our experienced and highly-competent team of experts will support you in your certification process from the very beginning. We have been active in the logistics sector for many years and also work on an interdisciplinary basis. knowledge of many interdisciplinary experts will also be fully at your disposal to cover the international aspects of your business, and so your audit process will remain efficient and transparent. With TÜV NORD CERT as your certification body you will also benefit from the worldwide reputation of the TÜV brand. We stand for objectivity, neutrality and competence.