BRAND REPUTATION COMPLIANCE GLOBAL STANDARDS (BRCGS)

The BRCGS for Food Safety is a product and process certification standard known for compliance with industry best practices. Developed with input from the industry, it provides a framework to manage product safety, integrity, legality and quality, and the operational controls for these criteria in the food and food ingredient manufacturing, processing and packing industry. It was the first standard to be GFSI benchmarked, as well as introduce food safety culture requirements, define food fraud, and reduce audit burden through additional modules. BRCGS certification is an internationally recognized mark of food safety and quality.

Requirements of BRCGS

·       Ensuring consistency of the audit process

·       Providing a Standard that is flexible enough to allow extra voluntary modules to reduce the audit burden

·       Encouraging systems to reduce exposure to fraud

·       Promoting greater transparency and traceability in the supply chain

·       Encouraging adoption of the Standard in small sites and facilities where processes are still in development

Benefits of BRCGS

• Recognized by many retailers around the world, reducing the burden of multiple audits.
• Allows organizations to demonstrate their commitment to food safety.
• Enables communication about food safety hazards within the organization and food supply chain.
• Reduced product recalls, complaints and rejected products.
• Increase customer confidence, opening new market opportunities.
• Ability for continual improvement of the systems.

How Can BSCS Help?
We provide BRCGS training and consultancy services. We offer specialized expertise and extensive practical experience to assist client in developing management systems from the initial concept to establishment and successful implementation of the management systems.
We use the following consultation approach to assist you in achieving certification:
1.  Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management System
2.  Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these           requirements to key personnel at all levels
3.  Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the                           implementation of systems
4.  Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation
5.  Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body
6.  Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training
7.  Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management system prior to final audit by your certification body
8.  Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management system and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body.