IFS Food Version 8 — Gap Analysis
International Featured Standards Food — Version 8 (Auditing of Food Quality & Safety)About IFS Food Version 8
IFS Food Version 8 is a GFSI-benchmarked food safety standard issued by IFS Management GmbH (a joint initiative of major European retailers). It is particularly strong in continental Europe, especially DACH (Germany/Austria/Switzerland) and France. Version 8 (published Q4 2023, mandatory from Q3 2024) introduces a culture-focused approach, food fraud and defence, allergen management, and has 4 KO (Knock-Out) requirements that, if failed, prevent certification.
Issuing Body
IFS Management GmbH
Edition
2023
Coverage
Food safety, quality and operational criteria for the manufacture and packaging of food products. GFSI-benchmarked.
Typical Users
Food manufacturers supplying European retailers (Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Edeka, Carrefour, Auchan, etc.) — strong adoption in DACH and France.
How to use this tool
1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.
2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.
3. Click Save progress — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.
4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.
Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.
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