BRC Certification Consulting
BRCGS for Food Safety issue 9 | Packaging Materials issue 6 | Storage and Distribution issue 4
About the BRC Global Standards (BRCGS)
The BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard is a market-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the supply chain and provides assurance to customers that your products are safe and of high quality. The following BRC Standards are recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI):
- Global Standard for Food Safety issue 9
- Global Standard for Packaging Materials issue 6
- Global Standard for Storage and Distribution issue 4
- Global Standard for Agents and Brokers issue 2
Key Benefits of BRC Certification
- Increases consumer confidence and market access
- Recognized by GFSI and widely accepted by many retailers and manufacturers
- Improves product quality, safety and consistency
- Demonstrates commitment to food safety
- Reduces supply chain audits
- Protects customers and brand
- Meets regulatory requirements and customer expectations
The Steps in Achieving BRC Global Standard Certification
- Learn the BRC Global Standard applicable to your operation
- Compare current food safety programs and practices against chosen standard
- Develop and implement BRC program
- Train employees with programs and procedures
- Select a certification body and schedule an on-site audit
- Take corrective actions/preventive measures for any non-conformances identified during an on-site audit
- Achieve certification
- Maintain the BRC program to support re-certification and continuous improvement
Looking for a BRC certification? We are here to help.
If you need any assistance to help your business get BRC certified for the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Packaging Materials, or Storage and Distribution, we can help. Our Food Safety Consultants will work closely with your team onsite and develop a unique BRC program that fits your operation and practices while meeting the BRC Global Standard requirements. Our BRC system implementation process includes:
- Gap analysis
- Program development
- Program implementation
- Employee training
- Internal audit and verification of the BRC program
- BRC certification audit support
- Ongoing program maintenance to support BRC re-certification
For more information on our BRC consulting service, please contact us.
