IFA v6 GFS transition period confirmed

Transition period confirmedGFSI recognized IFA v6 GFS on 6 August 2024.To allow for an orderly transition period, IFA v5.4-1 audits may still be conducted until 31 December 2024. The issued certificates will be valid for the full lifecycle of the certificate.

Certificates for IFA v5.4-1-GFS remain valid and GFSI-benchmarked for the lifecycle of the certificate.

As of 1 January 2025, all IFA audits for aquaculture and fruit and vegetables shall be audited against IFA v6 Smart or IFA v6 GFS, the latter being when GFSI recognition is required. No further audits to IFA v5.4-1 may take place after this date.

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