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FOOD, PACK, SUPPLEMENT

IFS Food Basic Training — Understanding the IFS Food Standard with confidence

Understand the structure, objectives, and key requirements of the IFS Food Standard – practical and easy to understand. The ideal training for employees, newcomers to the profession, and specialist departments who want to learn about or better understand the IFS Food Standard.

1 x 6.5 hours.

Max. 12 participants

Live online

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IFS Food basics training

How is the IFS standard structured? Which requirements are particularly important for implementation within a company? And what is crucial for certification, action planning, and audit preparation? These and other questions will be answered in this practical training course on the IFS standard.

This live online training provides a complete overview of the IFS Food Standard in its current version. You will learn about its structure, organization, and key content.
The training is particularly suitable for people who are new to working with IFS Food or who want to refresh their knowledge.

Well-founded

You will receive a structured overview of the structure, objectives and key requirements of the IFS standard.

Practical applications

They work with examples, workshops and templates that you can use directly in your company.

With practical trainers

You benefit from the experience of our trainers with sound practical knowledge of food safety and certification.

Advantages of our IFS Food Basics training

From experts

Practical trainers

Small groups

Max. 12 participants

On-line

Without travel times

documents

Directly as PDF

For groups*

special conditions

For businesses**

Customizable**​

** For businesses: We also offer our training courses in-house upon request. Please contact us for further information. info@praxistrainings-LMS.de.

* For groups: Sign up below info@praxistrainings-LMS.deto receive an individual offer.

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Why an IFS Food basic training course?

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The IFS Food Standard is now one of the most important standards in the food industry and is required by many trading companies and brand manufacturers along the supply chain. Its successful implementation is therefore not solely the responsibility of quality management. Employees from production, engineering, purchasing, product development or warehousing make a significant contribution to meeting the requirements.

This training course provides a clear and practical introduction to the fundamentals of the IFS Food Standard. It helps participants to confidently classify requirements, understand the interrelationships, and establish a shared understanding of food safety, quality, and certification within their company.

About this training

All information about the IFS Food Basics training

The training provides the necessary basics to understand the standard and to be able to work successfully with the requirements.

Understanding standards

You will receive a structured overview of the goal, structure, evaluation and key aspects. IFS standard requirements.

Correctly classifying requirements

You will learn about the tasks, interfaces, and responsibilities associated with are connected to their role in the company.

Recognizing connections

You will learn how HACCP, quality management, documentation and audits are interconnected.

IFS Food begins with a a sound understanding of the standard. The key is to correctly classify requirements, recognize connections, and understand their significance for everyday business operations.

This training will help you to understand the IFS standard in a clear, practical and structured way – with a focus on your role and typical pitfalls.

Editor's Recommendation

""This training course offers the perfect blend of fundamental knowledge and practical application. You will also find ample opportunity to ask your own questions and present examples from your company.""

4,9

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98 % Recommendation

In short: This IFS Food Basics training course covers the following topics:

  • 1Introduction to the IFS Food Standard: Origin, objectives and significance for food companies
  • 2 Goals and benefits of IFS Food certification: Trade requirements and benefits for companies
  • 3The process of IFS Food certification: From preparation to a successful audit
  • 4Structure of the IFS Food Standard: Chapter structure, rating system and knockout requirements
  • 5The most important requirements at a glance: Corporate responsibility, quality management and operational processes
  • 6Fundamentals of HACCP and food safety culture: Significance for the IFS Food Standard
  • 7Documentation and evidence: Which documents and records are required in the IFS Food standard?
  • 8Typical errors and frequently asked questions from audit practice: Understanding requirements correctly and avoiding misunderstandings
  • 9Practical workshops and exchange of experience: Joint exercises, case studies and space for your individual questions

Contents & Roadmap

Content and topics of your training IFS Food Basics

The training includes a Live online training, training materials as a PDF handout, practical examples and your personal certificate of participation.

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01

Phase 01

Introduction to the IFS Food Standard

  • Origin and objectives of the IFS Food Standard
  • Importance for food companies
  • Benefits of IFS certification
  • Classification in relation to other GFSI-recognized standards

02

Phase 02

Structure of the IFS Food Standard

  • Structure and chapters of the standard
  • Rating system and point allocation
  • The scoring system explained simply
  • Importance of the knockout requirements
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03

Phase 03

IFS certification process

  • Preparing for the audit
  • Conducting the certification audit
  • Assessment and measures
  • Certification and follow-up audits
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04

Phase 04

The most important requirements at a glance

  • Corporate governance and commitment
  • Food safety and quality management system
  • Resource management
  • Operational processes
  • Measurements, analyses and improvements
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Phase 05

HACCP and food safety culture

  • Fundamentals of the HACCP concept
  • Role of preventive programs (PRPs)
  • Food safety culture in IFS Food
  • Responsibility of all employees
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Phase 06

Documentation and evidence

  • Required documents and records
  • Documentation obligations in everyday business
  • Evidence in the audit
  • Practical examples
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Phase 07

Typical errors from audit practice

  • Common complaints in the audit
  • Misunderstandings during implementation
  • Practical tips for avoiding deviations
  • Experiences from food companies
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08

Phase 08

Questions and workshops

  • Practical group exercises
  • Addressing typical questions
  • exchange of experiences
  • Open Q&A session

Your trainers

Your experts for IFS, quality management and food safety

Benefit from in-depth IFS, consulting, and practical experience. The training is led by experienced professionals and combines standard requirements with concrete examples from food companies.

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Certified

Aniko Koch

Trainer · Food Safety Consultant

20+ years of experience

Aniko Koch has many years of experience in food safety and quality management. She explains the structure of the standard and its requirements in a practical and understandable way, using numerous examples from her auditing and consulting practice.

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Certified

Jennifer Ziegler

Owner · Trainer · Food Safety Consultant

20+ years of experience

Jennifer Ziegler supports companies in the practical implementation of food safety, hygiene, and quality management requirements. Her focus is on clear communication, interaction, and the transfer of requirements into everyday business operations.

Upcoming Events

Live online dates 2026/2027

Each session takes place in one day — including training materials, checklist and certificate.

October 14, 2026

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

November 25, 2026

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

January 12, 2027

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

More dates to follow

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

This is how it works

From registration to secure implementation — in four steps.

register

Choose a live online appointment. Registration takes less than 2 minutes.

preparation

You will receive an appointment confirmation with a participation link via email. Two days before the training, you will receive the handout and further information.

training

They participate in the training day via Zoom (browser application without download) — interactively.

Final test & certificate

You will receive your certificate of participation and, if applicable, further information on the topic.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our IFS Food Basics training course

For all people who want to understand the IFS Food Standard and either have little experience with it or want to refresh their knowledge.

The training covers a total of 4 hours and takes place as a live online training.

Yes, the training takes place as Live online training Instead, you participate interactively and can ask questions during the training.

The content is based on the current IFS Food Standard and explains its basic structure and requirements.

Yes. For companies, we also offer the training as in-house training by arrangement – online or on site, adapted to your products, processes and questions.

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate as proof of your further training.

Yes. You will receive the IFS Food basic training materials as a PDF two days before the training. These will help you to apply the content later in your own company.

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Live online

Next meeting: October 14th

450,00  plus VAT.

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