Dear all,
to initially release a supplier I could use a questionnaire or a GFSI certificate. The questionnaire could be updated like every 2nd or 3rd year and approval could be extended. That is simple and clear.
My first question is:
- do I need to verify the GFSI certificates for IFS or is this just the case for BRC ? I do not see this requirement when I check the words written in IFS 7.
If I release a supplier based on a GFSi certificate, I need to keep this up to date. Means I need to check on the certificate if it is outdated or not.
If I release a supplier based on aquestionnaire IFS is fine with me checking again after 2 or 3 years.
Eventually this means, a certified supplier is more frequently checked than a supplier without certification - or do I mess someting up?
I would really love to discuss this topic based on the requirements of IFS!
Thank you very much and looking forward to read your opinions or experiences.
Regards
Cäsar