Training for other industries: HPC for Household & Personal Care manufacturers and service providers
Manufacturers of household and personal care products are facing growing regulatory requirements, rising quality demands of the trade and increasingly stringent audits. The IFS HPC standard (International Featured Standards – Household and Personal Care) is the central reference framework for quality, product safety and process control in the household and personal care industry.
Our HPC training courses are specifically aimed at companies that HPC certified would like or their existing HPC certification maintain and want to further develop in an audit-proof manner – practical, understandable and compliant with standards.
Further training courses are specifically aimed at Service providers in the food and packaging manufacturing industries. These are often subject to no dedicated IFS, BRCGS or FSSC standard. And yet customers expect: Audit capability, Standard knowledge, structured evidence, Completed supplier questionnaires.
Our in-house training provides clarity on precisely this point. We translate. Making complex standard requirements understandable for service providers along the food chain.
Our training offers
a wide range of topics HPC training , among other things IFS HPC training courses
Training for Service provider for food companies
- Declaration of Conformity Primary Packaging Training
- Food Defense Training
- Root Cause Analysis Training
full-day or multi-day training courses, eg
- Combined AI training in quality management
- Supplier audit training
- Training QM Documentation
IFS and service provider training
IFS training for HPC
Structure, focus areas and implementation of the IFS HPC Standard V 3 – explained in a practical way and with space for your individual questions.
7-hour live online training
Standards for service providers
Learn what requirements the standards (IFS, BRCGS, FSSC) place on service providers - and how they can best implement these for their customers.
In-house training tailored to your needs
Product safety training
Training Declaration of Conformity Primary Packaging
This training provides you with legal foundations, practical examples, a checklist, and answers to your specific questions; insights into Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, GMP Regulation (EC) 2023/2004, and much more.
4-hour live online training
Training Validation Verification
Acquire the necessary skills to ensure the correct execution of validation and verification in the areas of microbiology, hygiene, cleaning, HACCP and equipment.
6-hour live online training
Training Validation Verification of Thermal Processes
Learn how to correctly validate and verify thermal processes with sound fundamentals, practical examples, and directly applicable know-how. For quality management, quality assurance, and engineering.
6.5 hours of live online training
Training on risk and product protection
Food Defense Training
Learn how to protect your food business from sabotage and targeted manipulation – practical and oriented towards the requirements of the IFS and the FSSC.
4-hour live online training
Root Cause Analysis Training
In this training you will receive in-depth background information, practical examples, a ready-to-use template and answers to your individual questions.
4-hour live online training
Audits and QM training
Internal auditor training
Learn how to plan, conduct and follow up on internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011 in a targeted manner – confidently and competently, even in difficult situations.
7-hour live online training
Supplier audit training
Gain the necessary skills to audit suppliers confidently and securely – especially when no GFSI certification is available.
6.5 hours of live online training
Food safety culture training
Learn practical ways to establish an effective and legally compliant food safety culture in your company.
4-hour live online training (online)
Basic training in AI within QM
Learn how to simplify your work in QM/QA – with generative AI and other tools.
4 hours of online training
Advanced training
AI in QM
Packaging, equipment, consumer goods - understand and meet legal & IFS requirements
4-hour live online training
Training QM Documentation
Learn to document faster, more securely and in compliance with standards, with or without AI.
6.5 hours of live online training
Some of our trainers
Our team of practical experts will help you to comply with your legal obligations and to understand and implement additional requirements from standards:

Dirk Reimerdes
IFS HPC expert
With me, you benefit from over 30 years of experience in the food and HPC industries. During this time, I have successfully guided numerous companies on their path to IFS certification.

Jennifer Ziegler
Owner & Trainer
As a trainer and consultant in the field of food safety, I ensure that every training course is individual and practice-oriented. The focus is on interaction and exchange.

dr Andrea Dreusch
Validation expert
With me, you benefit from the experience of more than 20 years in the food industry and many successfully completed validations and verifications.
Frequently asked questions about HPC training
What are training courses for HPC (Household & Personal Care)?
Training for HPC (Household & Personal Care) mediate manufacturers of household and personal care products Practical knowledge of quality assurance, product safety, and relevant requirements. A frequent focus is the... IFS HPC Standard, which was specifically developed for the HPC industry.
Who are IFS HPC training courses suitable for?
IFS HPC training courses are aimed at employees and managers:
- Quality Management (QM)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- production
- Regulatory Affairs
- Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Management and Operations
Is IFS HPC training mandatory?
One IFS HPC training is not directly required by law, but is implemented within the framework of IFS HPC Certification This is practically expected. The audit checks whether relevant personnel are adequately trained and have the IFS HPC Standard can apply.
Are IFS HPC training courses relevant for audits?
Yes. IFS HPC training courses are clear audit-relevant. Missing or insufficient training records are among the most frequent audit deviations – especially since the IFS HPC Version 3.
What topics are covered in HPC training courses?
Typical contents of a IFS HPC training are:
- requirements of the IFS HPC Standards
- Implementation of IFS HPC Version 3 (also: IFS HPC v3)
- Risk assessments and product safety approaches for HPC products
- Quality management and quality assurance structures (roles, responsibilities, evidence)
- Audit preparation, deviation management and effective corrective actions
- Supplier evaluation and specification management
What is the difference between QM and QS training in the HPC sector?
QM training focus on system design, documentation, key performance indicators, management evaluation and continuous improvement. QS training They cover operational implementation: inspections, approvals, blocking, deviations, and complaints. In IFS HPC Standard Both areas will be assessed separately.
What role does IFS HPC Version 3 play in the training courses?
the IFS HPC Version 3 This places higher demands on risk management, documentation, training systems, and process reliability. Modern training courses focus on the IFS HPC Version 3 and specifically prepare for current audit expectations (also sought after as IFS HPC Version 3 German).
Are there IFS HPC training courses in German?
Yes. Many companies are specifically looking for IFS HPC Version 3 German. Training courses can be conducted entirely in German, including practical examples and templates.
Will I receive a certificate or proof of completion after the training?
Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of participation as proof of training. This is important for internal documentation and audits within the framework of the IFS HPC Certification (frequently searched as IFS HPC Certificate).
Training courses with quality, responsibility and practical relevance
Certified according to ISO 9001. Training courses for companies that want to implement standards securely.
Ready to take the next step?
Do you want to provide your teams with practical training, confidently pass audits, and establish a strong food safety culture? We support you – quickly, transparently, and practically.
