IFS Audits for Chinese Food Factories & Suppliers

International Food Standard (IFS) is a key requirement for European retail supply chains. Angelstar Consulting provides professional IFS food safety audits for Chinese food manufacturers and suppliers, meeting the strict standards of European supermarkets and food service providers. Our third-party audits help you enter the European food market and build long-term partnerships with global buyers.

How do we carry out our IFS international food standard audit services for Chinese food factories and suppliers?

1： IFS Standard Alignment & Retail Requirement Planning

Our pre-audit team specializes in aligning your food safety system with IFS (International Food Standard) standards and European retail food safety requirements (e.g., Carrefour, Tesco). We define the audit scope, covering food production, processing, and distribution, and review your food safety documents, including hazard analysis records, CCP monitoring procedures, and supplier food safety certification, to identify potential compliance gaps.

2： On-Site IFS Food Safety Audit

On-site audits focus on verifying the implementation of IFS requirements: food safety management system (integration of ISO22000 and IFS-specific requirements), CCP monitoring (critical for high-risk food products), traceability (batch number management and recall procedures), supplier management (food safety assessment), and customer complaints handling (process for resolving food safety complaints). Our auditors inspect your production facilities for hygiene, verify CCP monitoring records and traceability systems, and interview food safety personnel to assess their operational awareness.

3： IFS Compliance Report & Rectification Plan

A detailed IFS audit report is issued within 4 working days, including food safety assessment results, non-conformity identification (e.g., lack of supplier food safety audits, incomplete customer complaint records), and targeted rectification solutions. Our experts help you optimize your food safety system, such as implementing a standardized supplier food safety approval process or enhancing customer complaint handling procedures. We conduct a re-audit to ensure full compliance with IFS standards.

4： European Retail Supply Chain Access Support

We provide long-term post-audit support: updating your food safety system based on the latest IFS standard revisions and European retail requirements, providing IFS training for your staff, and assisting in preparing for buyer-specific food safety audits. Our services help Chinese food factories enter European retail supply chains and enhance their food safety brand image.

IFS Audits: Third-party food safety verification for Chinese food suppliers to enter European retail and food service markets.