“IFS Progress Logistics offers a clear pathway for logistics companies to strengthen their services by establishing robust processes that ensure product safety and quality. In version 2, we enhanced its applicability to better meet the sector's evolving needs. It now aligns with the risk-based IFS Product and Process Approach, helping businesses find solutions tailored to their unique circumstances,” says Chryssa Dimitriadis, IFS Director Standard Management and IFS Deputy Managing Director.

What is new in version 2
	The updated program reflects current market expectations and incorporates feedback from partners, markets and assessed companies. The revised requirements support the identification of effective solutions tailored to the type, nature and activities of each business. Guidance has also been integrated into the protocol to facilitate understanding and implementation of the requirements. Version 2 complies with the latest regulations, the current Codex Alimentarius, IFS Logistics 3 and IFS Progress Food 3. The scoring system has been aligned with IFS Progress Food 3, and the optimised assessment protocol, clearer rules and new attributes contribute to greater consistency and applicability.
Among the most relevant changes are 13 new requirements, a restructured checklist with five chapters, new logistics processing services, updated rules for corrections and corrective actions, and the introduction of follow-up assessments, extension assessments and voluntary unannounced assessments.

Timeline
Assessments to IFS Progress Logistics 2 can start on 1 December 2026 and will become mandatory on 1 March 2027.

Guiding companies towards IFS Logistics certification
	IFS Progress Logistics is a program designed to systematically assist logistics companies in developing efficient processes to improve service quality and guarantee the safe delivery of products. IFS offers these companies valuable guidance, practical tools, and continuous support to drive ongoing operational improvements and help them obtain IFS Logistics Certification step by step.

Support for implementation

To support the implementation of IFS Progress Logistics 2 requirements, IFS provides the following documents and tools:

• IFS Progress Logistics 2 Program, explaining the program structure, assessment protocol and requirements. 
• Updated IFS Progress Scoring System Brochure, explaining the scoring system and the differences between deviations, non-conformities, corrections and corrective actions.
• IFS auditXpress Neo, free software supporting assessment reporting and the identification of improvement areas. It can be downloaded from the IFS Database login area.
• IFS Progress Logistics webpage with access to documents, tools, and further information. It also offers references to industry training, consultants, certification bodies and assessment services providers.