Embutidos Ortiz reaffirms its commitment to quality with the renewal of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety and IFS Food Version certificates, following audits carried out by an independent certifying body.
IFS Food Version
The IFS (International Featured Standards) certificate obtained by Embutidos Ortiz is an internationally recognised standard in the food sector that establishes the requirements to ensure the quality and safety of food products during the production and distribution process. It was developed by the German association HDE (Handelsverband Deutschland) and the French association FCD (Fédération des entreprises du Commerce et de la Distribution) with the aim of establishing a common framework for supplier evaluation and quality management in the food supply chain.
IFS certification focuses on several key aspects, such as food safety, risk management, traceability, product quality and social responsibility. It establishes clear guidelines for the implementation of good manufacturing practices, quality management systems and the prevention of food safety risks.
Companies seeking IFS certification must undergo a comprehensive assessment by independent and accredited auditors. These auditors assess the company’s compliance with the requirements of the IFS standard and issue a report with their findings. Depending on the results, the IFS certificate is awarded or not.
The IFS certificate is recognised and valued in the food industry, as it demonstrates a company’s commitment to quality and food safety. In addition, it can be a contractual requirement by retailers and distributors, which can open up market opportunities and improve the company’s competitiveness.
It should be noted that the IFS standard is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in a constantly changing environment. Therefore, it is important for companies to be aware of the latest versions and requirements of the IFS certificate in order to maintain compliance and continue to improve their practices in the food sector.
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety
The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is an international standard developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to establish requirements and guidelines to ensure food safety in the supply chain. Like the IFS certification, the BRCGS standard focuses on food safety and quality management in the food industry.
ted in the food industry and is used by companies all over the world for demonstrate their commitment to food safety and quality. The main objective of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is to provide a detailed framework for companies to implement effective food safety management systems and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
The BRCGS certification process generally involves a comprehensive assessment by independent and accredited auditors. These auditors review the company’s practices and procedures in relation to food safety, risk management, traceability, hygiene and other key aspects. They then issue an audit report and, depending on the results, the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety certificate is awarded or not.
The BRCGS standard is regularly updated to reflect current best practice and to address changes in industry and food legislation. This ensures that certified companies continue to comply with the most up-to-date food safety standards.
Like IFS certification, BRCGS certification can be a contractual requirement by retailers and distributors, which can improve a company’s competitiveness and give consumers confidence in the quality and safety of the food they consume.