IFS Food Version 8 – Requirements
The requirements of IFS Food Version 8 and how to prepare for an assessment, especially for exporters to Europe.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Food safety and quality managers
- Technical and production staff
- Internal auditors
Learning objectives
- Understand IFS Food Version 8 requirements
- Strengthen governance and food safety culture
- Control resources and operations
- Prepare for the IFS assessment
Detailed content
- Policy and corporate structure
- Food safety culture
- Management review
- HACCP and documentation
- Specifications
- Product release
- Personnel hygiene
- Site and equipment
- Traceability and allergens
- KO requirements
- Scoring
- Action plan
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Governance and commitment
- Food safety and quality system
- Resource and operational management
- Assessment preparation
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
- Incident investigation case study and report
- Build a HACCP plan for one product: flow diagram, hazards, CCPs, limits
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
- Incident investigation report
- HACCP plan worksheets (hazard analysis, CCP decision tree)
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 45001:2018
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926
- NEBOSH / IOSH syllabi; NFPA codes where relevant
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is IFS Food Version 8 – Requirements?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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