IFS Wholesale/Cash&Carry (C&C) certification

The IFS Wholesale/Cash&Carry (C&C) certification is a major standard in the food sector, aimed at wholesalers, Cash&Carry markets, and packaging companies. This standard was created to evaluate the safety and quality of products and processes in these areas, supporting them in meeting the growing demands for transparency and traceability required by the market. It is specifically designed for Cash&Carry outlets and wholesalers who handle food products, both packaged and bulk. As a crucial link between growers, producers, and distributors, the IFS certification attests that companies are a reliable commercial partner, capable of managing products safely, responsibly, and with high professional standards.

The standard is mainly based on the structure of IFS Food, incorporating additional guidelines on how to address the specific requirements for Cash&Carry outlets and wholesalers.

Main advantages

- Potential sales increase: IFS certification can lead to improved sales by offering a competitive advantage in the market;
- Synergy with other IFS certifications: integrating with other IFS schemes can reduce the time and costs required for various inspections;
- More effective use of resources: certification allows for optimized management of company resources;
- Greater flexibility: thanks to a risk-based approach, companies can develop customized strategies;
- Compliance demonstration: using the IFS logo and certificate attests to compliance with the highest industry standards.

Certification process

- Information questionnaire;
- Technical/economic offer which, once accepted, constitutes the service provision contract;
- Audit at the company and related report;
- Uploading of the report on the IFS portal, ensuring maximum visibility of the result obtained;
- Annual renewal audit of the certificate.

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