Changes in standards

According to Györfi László Tamás, from TÜV Rheinland InterCert, several changes will come into effect in 2008. Changes in standards. According to Györfi László Tamás, from TÜV Rheinland InterCert, several changes will come into effect in 2008. Changes in IFS Version 5: 1. All requirements are now mandatory. 2. Responsibility of management is given increased emphasis. 3. There are now 10 KO criteria instead of the former 4. Audits are to be carried out every 12 months. 5. 95 per cent is required for an “advanced level” certificate.) 6. Requirements are now in accordance with the legal provisions in effect. 7. Some new requirements have been introduced regarding the qualifications of auditors. Changes in the UK. The Global Standard for Food Safety Version 5. And the Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Version 3. Both came out in December 2007.The most important changes are: 1. The possibility of carrying out an audit without prior notice. 2. Criteria for levels „A”, „B”, „C”, „D” has become more stringent. 3. Many criteria have been redefined. 4. Audit protocol has changed. Changes in the Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Version 5.: 1. Application has been extended to both food and non-food. 2. Criteria for three types of packaging is defined. 3. All requirements are now mandatory. 4. A separate chapter has been devoted to the responsibility of management.