Sector-specific

IFS and BRC Food Safety Protocols

Hospitality and Tourism 6 pm

Introduction

Food safety has become a key concern for consumers, which is why companies in the sector must ensure their products meet a series of requirements. For this reason, this course on IFS and BRC food safety protocols announces the IFS (International Food Standard) protocols y BRC (British Retail Consortium) food safety standards, which have become international standards in the food sector; the aim is to train students in the implementation and certification of these international standards.

Objectives

  • Understanding the IFS protocol.

  • To understand key IFS requirements relating to food safety.

  • Identify key aspects of the IFS.

  • Recognising changes in IFS.

  • Understanding IFS audits.

  • Find out about joint assessment with other systems.

  • Explore the BRC Food standard.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD STANDARD (IFS) PROTOCOL IN FOOD SAFETY
1. The origins and development of the IFS protocol.
2. Description, objectives, general concepts and structure of the IFS protocol.
3. IFS protocol requirements
4. Key aspects of the protocol: deviations, exclusion criteria, major non-conformities, scoring system.
5. Key changes between versions of the IFS Food Protocol.
6. The certification audit in accordance with the IFS protocol.
7. Joint assessment of the IFS protocol and other standards or management systems.
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE BRC FOOD STANDARD
1. Introduction.
2. Requirements.
3. Audit Protocol.
4. Management and Administration of the Scheme

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