IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard, Version 3
On 27/11/2024, version 3 of the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard was published. Audits to version 3 can start on 1 May 2025 and will become mandatory on 1 November 2025.
«After eight years, we decided it was time for an update. We consulted with the industry, retailers, and certification bodies to develop a standard tailored to the specific needs of this industry. We aligned it with the other IFS Standards, optimised the protocol, and introduced a new logo colour. I thank everyone who contributed to realising this new standard version,» says IFS Managing Director Stephan Tromp.
The most significant changes in version 3 are the reduction of the modules from four to two, a leaner protocol with fewer requirements, an updated scoring system, the introduction of voluntary unannounced audits, and better-defined applicability.