Brc Food Safety
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. 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. Food safety quality management system. Brc is an international food safety management systems standard. There are also editions of the standard for food packaging manufacturers storage and distribution and now agent and brokers.
The brc global standard for food safety began in the uk to help the food industry meet legislative requirements of the eu general product safety directive and the uk food safety act. 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. Since that time the standard has received global recognition with over 20 000 certified sites worldwide.
First published in 1998 the food safety standard is now in its eighth issue and is well established globally. Additionally brc certification covers food safety quality and also legality which is of great concern to any stakeholder navigating the complexity of food law. The british retail consortium was formed in january 1992. The global standard for food safety is developed by food industry experts from retailers manufacturers and food service organisations to ensure it is rigorous and detailed yet easy to understand.