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03.04.2020 - BAV Institute

NewInformationfromIFSwithregardtoAuditsduringCoronavirusTimes

In a recent announcement by the IFS (International Featured Standards), the topic of audits in times of Corona is addressed. The following key statements are mentioned:

• If audits are not conducted (precautionary measures by the local government), existing IFS certificates remain valid until the end of their validity period
• Appeal to retailers and suppliers to communicate and find bilateral solutions (maintaining supplier contracts)
• No penalties for companies that are unable to renew IFS certificates in time due to Coronavirus
• Visibility in the IFS database in case of cancellation due to Coronavirus

You can access further comprehensive explanations and examples at www.ifs-certification.com .

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