IFS Broker v 3.2 Standard

Purpose of the standard
IFS Broker v 3.2 is an international standard that defines requirements for brokerage, trading, and import-export companies that purchase, sell, or broker products and do not perform production and/or physical storage.
The standard aims to ensure product safety, quality, legality, and compliance with specifications throughout the supply chain.
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Scope of certification
Certification according to IFS Broker v 3.2 covers activities related to:
•    food products;
•    packaging materials;
•    household and personal hygiene products.
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Object of assessment
The object of certification is the organization’s brokerage management system, in accordance with the requirements of IFS Broker v 3.2, in particular regarding:
•    management responsibility;
•    risk and hazard management;
•    supplier management and conformity assessment;
•    contractual agreements and product specifications;
•    traceability;
•    management of complaints, recalls, and incidents;
•    internal audits and corrective actions.
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Audit and conformity assessment
Certification is carried out through a conformity audit against the requirements of IFS Broker v 3.2, which includes:
•    review of documented information;
•    assessment of implemented processes;
•    interviews with responsible personnel;
•    analysis of risk management within the supply chain.
Audits may be conducted as planned or unannounced (Star Status) audits, in accordance with the applicable IFS rules.