BRCGS Global Standard

BRCGS Global Standard

Packaging Materials, Issue 6

Packaging Materials, Issue 6
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The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials helps packaging organizations deliver products that help support the delivery of safe, hygenic food. By using a hazard and risk-based approach that addresses site cleanliness standards, printed packaging controls, product inspection and the control of foreign bodies, certified organizations and their customers can be confident in the resulting in the quality management system. The BRCGS Packaging Standard is the first packaging Standard in the world to be recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Enquire and book BRCGS Packaging certification audit.

BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard Issue 5-6 transition timeline and resources

BRCGS Version

The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials issue 6 was published and released in August 2019, to replace issue 5 after the final draft (released in January 2019) had been reviewed and amended. The first BRCGS Packaging audits and certification to issue 6 of BRCGS Packaging audits and certification to issue 6 of the BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Material commenced in February 2020.

BRCGS Packaging Transition Guide

BRCGS Packaging Transition Guide

This handy guide is your quick reference to some of the key changes between the BRCGS for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 5 and 6, and also conatins helpful definitions of terms.

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BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials training courses

All BRCGS training courses provided by BSI are with approved material and BRCGS approved expert trainers. To get a BRCGS training certificate of achievement, simply book your training with BSI and take your exam during your course.

Can’t find a date or location to suit you? Or perhaps you want us to come to you and train your team onsite, cutting down on staff travel and accommodation costs? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you to make BRCGS training work for you and your team.

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BRCGS Packaging Certification Q&A

What is the scope of a BRCGS Packaging Audit and what are the requirements to achieve BRCGS Certification?

The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging covers core manufacturing technologies including:

  • Glass manufacture and forming
  • Papermaking and conversion
  • Metal forming
  • Rigid plastics forming
  • Flexible plastics manufacture
  • Other manufacturing 
  • Print processes
  • Chemical processes

For information on achieving the requirements of BRCGS Packaging certification, contact one of our BRCGS experts. 

Who should be audited and certiy to BRCGS Packging Materials?

The BRCGS Packaging Materials standard was created to support the needs of manufacturers of packaging and packaging materials for both food and non-food applications. This includes organizations that:

  • Manufacture raw materials for use in packaging 
  • Produce packaging materials for conversion or printing 
  • Supply materials from stock where additional processing or restocking occurs
  • Manufacture both packaging and consumer disposable goods (e.g. paper plates)

Is the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard required for packaging companies by retailers and food and beverage manufacturers for tender bids?

The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials was the first packaging Standard to be globally recognised by GFSI (global food safety initiative) and as such, is a popular packaging standard for those operating within and supplying packaging to the food and drink industry. BRCGS Packaging Materials certification can often be used as a competitive advantage for packaging suppliers when tendering for sales contracts in the food, beverage and FMCG industries.

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