In the United States, Rousselot Dubuque (IA - USA) was the first plant of the group to obtain IFS certification in October 2010, and was followed by Rousselot Gent (Belgium) in November 2011. Shortly thereafter (December 2011), Amparo Blending and Epitacio manufacturing sites obtained their IFS certification as well. All of these facilities were approved at "IFS Food higher level", which means a rate above 95%.