IFS Audit Food Standard V8 Inspection with eAuditor Audits and inspections

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Perform IFS Audit – Food Standard V8 Inspection using eAuditor
IFS Audit – Food Standard Version 8 refers to the evaluation process used to assess a food business’s compliance with the International Featured Standards (IFS) Food Version 8, a globally recognized GFSI-benchmarked food safety and quality standard. Released in April 2023 and mandatory as of October 1, 2023, IFS Food V8 focuses on verifying that food manufacturers produce safe, legal, and high-quality food products under consistent and controlled processes.

IFS Audit Checklist Food Standard V

Performing an IFS Audit – Food Standard V8 Inspection using eAuditor ensures a structured and detailed assessment of food safety, quality management, and compliance systems in accordance with international food manufacturing standards. This approach supports continual improvement, regulatory adherence, and readiness for third-party certification audits under the latest version of the IFS Food Standard.

Purpose of the Inspection
The IFS Food V8 Audit using eAuditor is performed to assess whether a food production facility meets the key requirements of the IFS Audit – Food Standard Version 8, which focuses on:

Ensuring the safety and legality of food products
Maintaining a strong food safety culture across the organization
Implementing and maintaining a risk-based food safety management system (FSMS)
Supporting customer satisfaction through quality, consistency, and transparency
This inspection aids in identifying gaps before a formal certification audit and helps facilities maintain high standards continuously.

Preparing the eAuditor Checklist for IFS Food V8
2.1 Key Audit Categories to Include
To align your eAuditor checklist with IFS Audit – Food Standard V8, include the following structured sections:

Senior Management Responsibility
Leadership commitment to food safety culture
Internal communication and team accountability
Organizational structure and documented responsibilities
Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS)
HACCP Plan (Codex-aligned) with flow diagrams and CCP identification
Document control, policy updates, and change management
Traceability and recall procedures
Resource and Personnel Management
Staff training, competence evaluations, and hygiene protocols
Infrastructure maintenance (e.g., water supply, air flow, lighting)
PPE usage, locker rooms, and hygiene zones
Operational Processes
Allergen management, cleaning, and sanitation schedules
Pest control, maintenance records, and foreign body controls
Shelf-life studies, temperature records, and packaging controls
Product Monitoring and Improvement
Internal audits, corrective actions, and customer complaints
Testing programs (e.g., microbiological, chemical, physical)
Equipment calibration and verification protocols
Food Defense and Food Fraud

1. IFS Audit – Food Standard V8
Inspection with eAuditor
A comprehensive digital approach to assessing food safety compliance with the International
Featured Standards (IFS) Food Version 8, the globally recognized GFSI-benchmarked standard
for food manufacturers.

2. Understanding IFS Food Standard V8
Released in April 2023 and mandatory since October 1, 2023, IFS Food V8 represents the latest evolution in
latest evolution in global food safety standards. This version focuses on verifying that food manufacturers
manufacturers produce safe, legal, and high-quality products under consistent and controlled processes.
controlled processes.
The standard emphasizes building a strong food safety culture across organizations while implementing
risk-based food safety management systems that support customer satisfaction through quality,
consistency, and transparency.
Safety First
Ensuring product safety and legality
Culture Focus
Building organizational commitment
Risk-Based
Systematic FSMS approach

3. Why Use eAuditor for IFS Food V8?
Performing IFS Food V8 inspections using eAuditor ensures a structured and detailed assessment of food safety, quality management, and compliance systems. This
digital approach supports continual improvement, regulatory adherence, and readiness for third-party certification audits.
01
Identify Gaps Early
Detect compliance issues before formal certification
certification audits
02
Maintain Standards
Support continuous high-standard operations across
facilities
03
Ensure Readiness
Prepare comprehensively for third-party certification
certification assessments

4. Key Audit Categories in IFS Food V8
Senior Management Responsibility
Leadership commitment, internal communication,
communication, organizational structure, and
documented responsibilities
Food Safety & Quality Management
HACCP plans, document control, traceability
systems, and recall procedures
Resource & Personnel Management
Management
Staff training, competence evaluations, hygiene
hygiene protocols, and infrastructure maintenance
maintenance
Operational Processes
Allergen management, cleaning schedules,
schedules, pest control, foreign body controls,
controls, and temperature monitoring
Product Monitoring
Internal audits, corrective actions, testing
programs, and equipment calibration
protocols
Food Defense & Fraud Prevention
Risk-based defense plans, vulnerability
assessments, and supply chain verification

5. Building Your eAuditor Checklist
Create a comprehensive digital checklist that aligns with IFS Food V8 requirements using eAuditor's
advanced features. The platform enables structured assessments with intelligent logic and real-time
documentation capabilities.
Conditional Logic
Display relevant items based on product or process type
Scoring System
Mimic IFS grading: A, B, C, D, or KO non-conformities
Photo Evidence
Visual documentation of risks and good practices
Digital Signatures
Validation by QA managers and inspectors

6. Conducting the On-Site Inspection
Before the Audit
•Review latest IFS Food V8
V8 documentation and
internal policies
•Notify department heads
about scope and goals
•Load updated eAuditor
checklist on all devices
1 Walk Through Facilities
Systematically inspect production, packaging, and
storage areas
2 Assess Hygiene Practices
Evaluate staff protocols in high-risk zones and
cleaning effectiveness
3 Review Documentation
Check temperature logs, pest control records, and
records, and training documentation
4 Capture Evidence
Record observations with photos and interview
interview staff on SOPs

7. Post-Inspection: Reporting & Corrective Actions
Generate Reports
Automatically create detailed reports with compliance scores, KO item status, photos, and digital signatures
Assign Actions
Delegate non-conformities to responsible teams with due dates and root cause analysis requirements
Track Progress
Monitor resolution status, overdue tasks, and priority levels through the Actions Dashboard
Close the Loop
Conduct follow-up verifications and document preventive actions for continuous improvement
Export reports in multiple formats—PDF, Word, or Excel—and share instantly with QA teams and management. The platform's integrat
platform's integrated corrective action management ensures accountability and timely resolution of all identified issues.
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8. Continuous Monitoring & Long-Term Success
Maintain audit readiness and demonstrate ongoing compliance through systematic monitoring and data-driven insights. eAuditor transforms IFS Food V8 compliance from a
V8 compliance from a periodic event into a continuous improvement culture.
100%
Digital Documentation
All SOPs, training logs, and test reports centrally stored
and accessible
24/7
Real-Time Monitoring
Continuous oversight with recurring scheduled
inspections
360°
Holistic Integration
Connect IFS audits with allergen checks, hygiene logs,
logs, and cleaning schedules
Using eAuditor for IFS Food V8 inspections empowers QA teams to detect gaps early, enforce corrective actions, and demonstrate a strong food safety culture
safety culture—
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supporting successful certification audits while building long
supporting
-term trust with customers and stakeholders.