Applus+ issues Frimancha Industrias Cárnicas with IFS Food certification

Frimancha Industrias Cárnicas S.A. received its IFS Food certificate from Applus+ Certification at the Meat Attraction Fair. The company is responsible for slaughtering cattle, boning and distributing beef and manufacturing a range of meat products.
The certificate was presented to the Managing Director of Frimancha Industrias Cárnicas, Moises Argudo García. This year, the company achieved the higher level in the audit, receiving more than 95% of the marks available within the scheme.
Meat Attraction is the key annual event for businesses in the meat sector. Organised by IFEMA and Spain’s National Meat-Processing Industry Association (ANICE), each year Meat Attraction brings together hundreds of meat industry exhibitors in a forum dedicated to promoting innovation, quality, knowledge and business opportunities.

IFS FOOD CERTIFICATION, A PREREQUISITE FOR SELLING TO LARGE DISTRIBUTION CHAINS

Quality management system implementation and certification is fundamental when it comes to improving the competitiveness of businesses in both national and international markets.
In the agri-food sector, there are standards for food safety management systems, among which IFS Food is one of the main ones. The primary objectives of this standard are to:

• Establish a common standard with a uniform evaluation system
• Ensure greater comparability and transparency throughout the entire supply chain
• Reduce costs and time for both manufacturers and retailers
• Work with accredited certification bodies and qualified auditors approved by IFS