IFS HPC (Household and Personal Care)

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IFS HPC

International Featured Standard: Household and Personal Care

IFS HPC certification is an internationally recognised standard for manufacturers and suppliers of household and personal care products, including cosmetics, cleaning agents, and hygiene products. It ensures product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout production and distribution. Achieving IFS HPC demonstrates your commitment to meeting the expectations of retailers, regulators, and consumers for safe, high-quality products. Compliancy Group guides you through every step, making IFS HPC compliance clear, practical, and a competitive advantage in the HPC sector.

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IFS HPC (Household and Personal Care)

We understand the unique challenges of household and personal care product manufacturing. Our team brings hands-on experience with IFS HPC audits, regulatory requirements, and sector-specific standards.
No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need gap analysis, risk assessments, ISO certification, or day-to-day compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your operations. We offer flexible support packages—from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.
We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for certification assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny—helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage compliance for business growth.
Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer, more efficient production and supply chains, reduce risk, and improve operational performance—so you can focus on delivering high-quality HPC products and growing your business.
You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.
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IFS Household and Personal Care Benefits for Your Business

IFS HPC certification opens doors to supplying major retailers, brands, and new markets.

Demonstrate your commitment to product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Compliance with IFS HPC standards helps prevent costly recalls and non-compliance.

Achieving and maintaining IFS HPC certification sets you apart in the HPC sector.

Regular audits and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing innovation and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Strengthen Reputation

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Drive Continuous Improvement

Benefits of Compliancy Group Services

From gap analysis to audit support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after certification.

Our 100% certification pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

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FAQ's - IFS HPC (Household and Personal Care)

IFS Household and Personal Care (HPC) is a global standard for certifying the product safety and quality management systems of companies producing household and personal care products.

IFS HPC specifically addresses the production environment of household and personal care goods, not food production.

The latest version is IFS HPC version 3, released in December 2022 and mandatory from September 2023.

Version 3 emphasises hazard analysis, allergen management, and product safety culture, with updated safety and quality requirements.

Request an IFS pre-audit, where an auditor reviews your systems and processes, then provides an action plan to help you achieve certification.

Benefits include improved operational efficiency, enhanced product safety, and reduced audit requirements for manufacturers.

Yes, IFS HPC works well with IFS Logistics and IFS Broker certifications to show strong commitment to product safety.

Core requirements include a high-quality management system, risk and hazard assessment, resource and waste management, and strong traceability and transparency.

It can be beneficial if you distribute these products, as similar requirements may apply, especially if you offer HPC items alongside food products.