IFS Logistics Knowledge
Internal Audit Program
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100

This system, required by IFS Logistics, must include site environment assessment, bait map, identification of baits on-site, and frequency of inspections.

What is a pest control system?

100

Audit results are reviewed during these meetings which senior management must attend at least twice per year.

What is "bi-annual quality meetings"?

100

I am filled out by a driver and include the manual probed temperatures for each delivery stop.

What is the driver's manifest?

100

Review MSS for compliance & Documentation of tasks completed shall be entered on the Master Sanitation Schedule. 

What is 4.8.1, Risk-based cleaning and disinfection schedules shall be documented and implemented? 

100

The delivery trailer shall be verified by a qualified individual that the trailer is precooled to 40.0-degree F or below before the first cart/pallet is placed on the trailer. 

What is QCP 3 Loading Outbound Supply? 

200

IFS Logistics requires that all these types of records be kept for at least this minimum time period regardless of product type.

What is three years?

200

According to Section 11 of the policy, employees must report these immediately.

What is "nonconformances"?

200

A warehouse shift supervisor or designee records temps from iMonnit one time per shift on me.

What is the QCP 2 Primary Device Temperature Shift Check Log?

200

Pallets shall be in good condition and non-complying pallets shall be segregated. 

What is 4.11.4, where pallets are used, these shall be inspected to ensure they are in good condition and shall not compromise product safety? 

200

In the event materials show evidence of contaminants, the driver should notify their supervisor(s) before loading them on containers. 

What is Returned Products and Materials? 

300

This analysis related to security must be conducted annually or upon changes that affect product integrity, with appropriate alert systems defined and tested.

What is a product defense hazard analysis and risk assessment?

300

This system houses the quality documentation and is referenced on each page of the policy as the location for current versions.

What is "QMS" or "Quality Management System"?

300

I am completed annually to review if services provided by a vendor are satisfactory.

What is the Annual Service Provider Assessment?
300

Review what is currently in the hold locations and compare this to the disposition log. 

What is 5.8.3, Where non-conforming products are identified, immediate actions shall be taken to ensure that product safety and quality requirements are complied with? 

300

The effectiveness of designated hold areas is evaluated on a daily basis through Warehouse Supervisor or designee observations and during monthly internal audits. 

What is Product Hold and Release Program? 

400

The IFS Logistics standard identifies these as "KO criteria," which if not fulfilled will result in failing certification.

What are knock-out criteria?

400

Internal auditors must obtain this certification during new hire on-boarding before conducting independent audits.

What is "Internal Auditor Certification"?

400

Temperatures from the Tel-Tru machine are recorded on me weekly and it is notated if probes are missing or have been broken.

What is the QCP 3 Delivery Hand-Held Probe Verification Log?

400

Racking and equipment shall be stored, designed, and installed to prevent harborage and allow for access for cleaning. 

What is 4.14.1, All equipment shall be designed for its intended use, maintained and stored not to pose any product safety or quality risk?

400

Monitoring frequencies are determined by the significance of the risk. Requirement example: For cooler and freezer, continuous temperature monitoring with recording at a minimum of every 10 minutes. 

What is QCP 2-Warehouse Storage Temperature?

500

According to IFS Logistics, this procedure must be tested at least annually to ensure effective and prompt response to product issues requiring market action.

What is the withdrawal and recall procedure?

500

The frequency of internal audits is based on several factors including this analysis which assesses associated risks.

What is "hazard analysis"?

500

I include information such as supplier, PO number, seal number, TK setting, and fuel levels.

What is the Inbound Receipt Form?

500

Verify refrigeration PM's are current and up to date. 

What is 4.7.2.1, Air conditioning/chilled air equipment and artificially generated airflow shall not compromise product safety and quality and shall be adequately maintained and based on risks cleaned frequently?

500

Think of this leader as a Swiss Army knife of skills- versatile, handy, and always ready to solve a problem.

Who is Lacy Anderson?

500

Where violations occur, routes must be reviewed with root cause and corrective actions determined within 1 day (24 hours) of route completion. Evidence of corrective actions must be maintained. 

What is QCP 3, Delivery Outbound Supply? 

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