These standards are recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and apply to companies in the food sector as well as packaging manufacturers.
- IFS (International Featured Standards)
Widely implemented in continental Europe and required by large retail chains. Audits with a strong emphasis on legal compliance, traceability, and operational control, evaluating in detail the execution of processes and supporting documentation.
- BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards)
Widely used in the United Kingdom and international markets, also focused on large retail chains. Audits with a similar approach to IFS, as well as brand protection risk management.
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification)
Based on ISO 22000, designed for intermediate suppliers and companies that integrate several ISO systems. Audits are less focused on distribution and more on the overall management of the system, with flexible documentation, but high requirements for the technical justification of controls and compliance with prerequisite programs.