In 1998, due to the lack of any specific federal or state packaged ice manufacturing standards or regulations, IPIA members made the decision to self-regulate. As a result, our Packaged Ice Quality Control Standards (PIQCS) were adopted as a requirement of membership. Mandatory third-party-conducted audits of each member’s manufacturing facilities began in 2002; a passing audit is required for a packaged ice manufacturing facility to earn and retain IPIA accreditation. ​IPIA logos received a collective trademark (meeting accreditation standards) in 2005.​

PIQCS Includes:

• Personnel Hygiene, Food Safety Training, and Best Practices
• Plant and Grounds Standards, Food-Grade Contact Surfaces Documented
• Sanitary Operations of Facilities, Equipment and Utensils
• All Pre-Requisites to HACCP, e.g. Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
• EPA Drinking Water Standards
• Master Maintenance Plan
• Bacteriological Testing of the Finished Product
• Pest Control Program, Documented and Implemented​
• Food Security and Crisis Management Procedures​
• Supervision and Record Keeping Program including Recall Plan, In-House Self Audits, and Mock Recalls
• Date/Lot Coding of Packaging for Traceability
• Warehouse and Distribution Standards

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​MEMBERS:  Log into our Member's Area to download the PIQCS Manual, Audit Manual, Audit Request Application, ​and/or Self-Audit Form.