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BRC Global Food Standard

The BRC standards organisation (Brand Reputation through Compliance) has developed worldwide unified standards with the focus on quality, safety and legal compliance. The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is one of the most important, and can be used for all processing steps which involve food. This includes packaging of fresh food, abattoirs and all stages of further processing. Special Guidelines apply to some sectors.

BRC Global Food Standard

The BRC standards organisation (Brand Reputation through Compliance) has developed worldwide unified standards with the focus on quality, safety and legal compliance. The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is one of the most important, and can be used for all processing steps which involve food. This includes packaging of fresh food, abattoirs and all stages of further processing. Special Guidelines apply to some sectors.

BRCGS Food: not just for the English speaking world

The BRC standards organisation (Brand Reputation through Compliance) has developed worldwide unified standards with the focus on quality, safety and legal compliance. The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is one of the most important, and can be used for all processing steps which involve food. This includes packaging of fresh food, abattoirs and all stages of further processing. Special Guidelines apply to some sectors.

The principles of Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) play an important role within certification according to BRCGS. Processes and technologies used in product manufacture and/or packaging are assessed, and also fulfilment of legal requirements for equipment, facilities, products and performance. A further important aspect is the qualification of personnel.

Benefits of BRCGS certification:

  • Market access through listing and registration in the BRCGS database
  • Access to the British market and other English-speaking markets
  • Evidence of supply of high-quality and safe products
  • Reduction of risks and warranty claims
  • Risk prevention and early recognition of failures mean fewer production downtimes, rework and recalls
  • Continual improvement of food safety and product quality
  • Enhanced customer trust

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