AAKO Achieves IFS Broker Certification for Food Additives
A new milestone in food safety and supply chain excellence
On May 15, 2025, AAKO officially received the IFS Broker Certification for food additives. This certification, recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), is among the highest international standards in food safety. For us, it is more than a badge. It is a reaffirmation of our commitment to quality, traceability, and safety.
What is the IFS Broker Certification?
The IFS Broker standard applies to companies that trade food ingredients without physically handling them. It ensures that suppliers are selected, verified, and managed with the highest care, and that the entire chain of custody meets rigorous food safety standards. For a food additives distributor like AAKO, this certification ensures that every product meets the expectations of safety, compliance, and quality before it reaches the customer.
What this means for our customers
Food manufacturers rely on AAKO to deliver high-quality additives with full regulatory compliance and transparent documentation. With this new certification in place, customers gain greater confidence in product safety and traceability. It helps our customers reduce risk in their own quality checks and makes cooperation in strict markets more efficient and reliable.
Building on a strong foundation
This achievement adds to our existing suite of certifications: ISO 9001:2015, GMP+ FSA 2020, Ecovadis, and Responsible Care. Each of these reflects the same values that define AAKO as a company: reliability, quality, and responsibility.
As a family-owned business since 1945, AAKO combines tradition with innovation. With a global network and deep industry insight, we provide not just products but partnerships. We think alongside our customers, act quickly, and take ownership where others hesitate.
From our team
“We see this certification not just as a requirement, but as a promise to our partners,” says Suryn, Regulatory Affairs Manager at AAKO. “It further strengthens our position as a reliable and forward-thinking supplier in the food industry.”
Want to know more?
Discover how our IFS-certified food additives and dedicated team can support your business. Visit our Quality & Responsibility page to learn more about our approach.