Food Safety Standards
BRC vs IFS: Which Food Safety Standard Fits Your Buyer?
Ariana Editorial · 7 July 2026 · 6 min read
Overview
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most requested food safety certifications in European retail.
Ariana Food Export & Import supplies wholesale food products from our Netherlands base to buyers across Europe, MENA, Africa and Asia. This guide summarises what our trade partners most often ask about brc vs ifs: which food safety standard fits your buyer?.
Key considerations
- Regulatory framework and paperwork required at origin and destination
- Typical pricing structures and how incoterms shift risk and cost
- Packaging, labelling and shelf-life expectations for your buyers
- Certifications (ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal, BRC/IFS) requested by retail chains
Working with Ariana Food
We handle export documentation, container loading, cold-chain compliance and coordination with your freight forwarder. Contact our trade desk to discuss volumes, incoterms and destinations.
Next steps
Request a quotation for the SKU or category you're evaluating, and our team will respond within one business day with pricing, availability, MOQ and lead time.