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Training content
Overview
IFS Broker Version 3.2 On-site Training has been designed to provide an understanding of the IFS Broker Version 3.2 requirements for the effective management of the safety, quality and legality of traded products and customer requirements.
IFS Broker is a standard that assesses the supplier and product safety management systems of brokers, agents, importers and similar organisations that trade products without carrying out production. IFS Broker Version 3.2 is the current version of the standard.
Who Should Attend?
- Organisations certified to IFS Broker or preparing for certification
- Quality and product safety managers
- Purchasing and supplier management personnel
- Internal auditors
- Relevant employees of brokers, importers and trading organisations
Objectives and Outcomes
Training Objective
To enable participants to understand the requirements of IFS Broker Version 3.2 and assess their existing systems against the standard requirements.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure and scope of IFS Broker 3.2.
- Understand product safety and quality management requirements.
- Evaluate supplier approval and monitoring processes.
- Manage product specifications and customer requirements.
- Evaluate traceability and recall systems.
- Plan internal audit and audit preparation activities.
Programme and Method
Overview of IFS Broker Version 3.2
- Purpose and scope of the standard
- Definition of broker activities
- Audit Protocol and assessment approach
- Core structure of IFS Broker 3.2
Corporate Governance and Responsibility
- Senior management responsibility
- Policy and objectives
- Organisation and responsibilities
- Management review
Product Safety and Quality Management System
- Documentation
- Record management
- Risk assessment
- Product safety and quality controls
Supplier and Service Provider Management
- Supplier selection and approval
- Monitoring supplier performance
- Control of outsourced processes
- Verification of the conformity of purchased products
Product and Customer Requirements
- Product specifications
- Customer requirements
- Labelling and product information
- Management of product changes
Traceability and Crisis Management
- Product traceability
- Withdrawal and recall
- Emergency and crisis management
- Control of non-conforming products
Internal Audit and Audit Preparation
- Internal audit
- Management of non-conformities
- Corrective actions
- Preparation for the IFS Broker audit
Training Method
The training is delivered through:
- subject presentations,
- assessment of the standard requirements,
- practical examples,
- short case studies.
IFS also publishes an up-to-date guideline and normative doctrine for Broker 3.2; the doctrine provides explanations on how specific requirements of the standard should be interpreted.
Attendance and Certificate
Participation
Participants are recommended to have a basic knowledge of product safety, quality management, purchasing or supplier management.
Certification Rules
Participants who meet the required attendance requirements for the training will be issued a certificate of attendance.
Participants who meet the specified success criteria will be awarded a certificate of achievement.
FAQ and Resources
Who does IFS Broker Version 3.2 apply to?
It is a standard for brokers, agents, importers and similar organisations that trade products without manufacturing them themselves.
What is the main purpose of IFS Broker 3.2?
To ensure that the safety, quality, legality and customer requirements of traded products are effectively managed throughout the supply chain.
Is IFS Broker 3.2 the current version?
Yes. Version 3.2 is identified as the current standard in IFS's official sources.
What is the Doctrine?
The IFS Broker Doctrine is a normative document that explains specific requirements of the standard and supplements it. As of April 2026, IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine Version 3 has been published.
Does the training prepare participants for an audit?
Yes. The training helps organisations understand the requirements of IFS Broker 3.2 and review their current practices before an audit.
Resources
- IFS Broker Version 3.2
- IFS Broker Version 3.2 Doctrine
- IFS Broker Guideline
- IFS Broker Audit Protocol