Brc Food Safety Certification
After receiving and accepting a proposal from an accredited certification body for brc certification the business may choose to conduct a preparatory pre audit to identify any gaps with the requirements.
Brc food safety certification. Over 16 000 facilities worldwide are certified to the brc global standard for food safety. Brc are the british retail consortium the company was founded in 1996 by retailers who wanted to harmonize food safety standards across the supply chain. Our issue 8 compliant brc food safety quality management system is an ideal package for food manufacturers looking to meet british retail consortium global standard for food safety 2018 issue 8. Brc certification safe food certifications is accredited by the american national standards institute ansi and licensed by the british retail consortium to provide certification audits against the brc global standard for food safety issue 7.
Certification is achieved by undertaking a third party audit against standard requirements by an accredited certification body cb. Brc publish a family of standards referred to as brc global standards and brc certification is certified compliance with one of these standards. Brc rates cbs on their technical performance and efficiency in customer service. Additionally brc certification covers food safety quality and also legality which is of great concern to any stakeholder navigating the complexity of food law.
Certification to this standard is designed for companies supplying retailer branded food products and can be used as a tool to ensure the safe manufacture of the foods produced. These audits are carried out by experienced food safety professionals trained specifically to the brcgs standard. We will help you to reach the strategic goals of your company and surpass any regulatory expectations. Other recognized certification schemes include fssc 22000 and sqf.
Food safety quality management system. Brc certification is recognized by gfsi an important consideration when choosing a certification scheme because many major manufacturers and retailers require a gfsi recognized certification. Certification to brcgs standards is now often a fundamental requirement of leading retailers manufacturers and food service organisations. Brcgs standards guarantee the standardisation of quality safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their legal obligations and provide protection for the end consumer.
Brc certification is an internationally recognized mark of food safety and quality. First published in 1998 the food safety standard is now in its eighth issue and is well established globally. We have helped many businesses worldwide to achieve their brc certification with ease and efficiency.