BRCGS Global Standards

BRCGS Global Standards

Meeting safe food and supplier requirements

Meeting safe food and supplier requirements

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BRCGS Global Standards

BRCGS Global Standards enables organizations to commit to protecting our food supply chain and demonstrate industry best practice.

As an approved certification body for BRCGS Global Standards certification schemes, BSI provides global certification and training services to BRCGS schemes, including BRCGS Food Safety, BRCGS Packaging Materials, BRCGS Agents and Brokers, and BRCGS Storage and Distribution Standards.

BSI Group is accredited and licensed to offer the BRCGS scopes that can be verified below.

In addition to the accredited BRCGS scope, BSI also offers the following programs unaccredited: BRCGS Gluten Free, BRCGS Plant-based, BRCGS START!, BRCGS Additional modules.

 



The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 9)

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety specifies the food safety, quality and operational requirements for food manufacturers and food service organizations to meet current industry expectations legal/compliance obligations and protect consumers.

Having certified an extensive range of food manufacturing and food service operations of all sizes and types, BSI has actively helped organizations protect their integrity and reputation in a competitive global food supply chain.


The BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution (Issue 4)

The BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution covers the activities of organizations that store and distribute food, packaging and consumer goods. This standard has a specific focus on the storage and distribution activities that may affect the safety, quality and legality of products to proactively and effectively manage the risks unique to this industry sector.

Having certified a range of warehousing operations, BSI has the expertise and insight to understand your business needs and how the implementation of this BRCGS standard can help you achieve the next step towards industry best practice. 


The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials (Issue 7)

BSI is here to support your transition to the latest Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.  Setting a higher benchmark for quality, safety, and compliance in the packaging industry. Published on 28 October by BRCGS, Issue 7 introduces key changes designed to help businesses tackle evolving industry trends, reduce non-conformities, and build greater trust across the supply chain.


The BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers (Issue 4)

The BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers promotes product safety, quality and legality for businesses that buy, sell or facilitate the trade of food and packaging products. This industry sector has come under increasing scrutiny in the global food supply chain and this standard provides a clear and concise framework to demonstrate effective chain of traceability and due diligence.

Our extensive experience in supply chain risk mitigation and resilience means we can add value to your business through certification to this standard. 


The BRCGS Global Standard for Gluten-free Certification (Issue 3)

Formerly known as the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP), BRCGS Gluten-free certification provides food manufacturers with independent recognition for allergen food safety compliance. Endorsed by various Celiac related organizations, this program aims to meet specific consumer expectations for ‘gluten-free’ product claims that are essential for consumer confidence and trust.  

This programme exclusively applies to:

  • Manufactures who are also brand owners producing products in their own facility/facilities
  • Brand owners whose products are co-manufactured by contracted facilities
  • Contracted facilities co-manufacturing private label products