BRCGS
BRCGS specify what is required by organisations as well as help provide assurance to customers that products have been manufactured and handles in accordance with the highest, internationally recognized standards for food safety and quality. Control Union Certifications BV is only accredited for four of the Standard – Food Safety, Packaging materials, Agents & Brokers, and Storage & Distribution by RVA under registration nr. RvA-C412 Products.
BRCGS Standard
About the standard
BRCGS is a leading global brand and consumer protection scheme recognised by thousands of customers worldwide. BRCGS’ Standards guarantee the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their obligations and provide protection for the end consumer. Certification to BRCGS’ Standards is often a fundamental requirement of leading retailers, manufacturers and food service organisations.
The BRCGS’ Standards apply to various sectors within the food and consumer products supply chain and incorporate senior management commitment, risk assessment, hazard analysis, quality management and good manufacturing practices.
Control Union Certifications is accredited to certify a large number of categories for BRCGS standards worldwide.
The BRCGS standards Control Union provides
Control Union Certifications BV is only accredited for four of the Standard – Food Safety, Packaging materials, Agents & Brokers, and Storage & Distribution by RVA under registration nr. RvA-C412 Products.
-
Global Standard for Food Safety
-
Global Standard for Storage and Distribution
-
Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials
-
Global Standard for Agents and Brokers
Global Standard for Food Safety
This standard specifies the food safety, quality and operational criteria required within a food manufacturing organisation. The standard doesn’t apply to food products which do not undergo any process at the site audited or to activities relating to wholesale, importation, distribution or storage outside the direct control of the company. The scope of the Standard includes pet foods for domestic animals and animal feed. This standard is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Global Standard for Storage and Distribution
The Standard is specifically designed for logistics operations dealing with Food, Packaging, and Consumer Products and is also GFSI recognised. The storage and/or distribution operations to which the Standard is applied can be at any point in the distribution chain from primary production to retail. A unique benefit of the Standard is that Operations can choose Additional Modules (AMs) that cover common current industry practices to demonstrate greater supply chain assurance. The AMs cover e-commerce, cross-docking, wholesale, contracted packing, inspection and waste management.
Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials
The Standard applies to manufacturers of packaging materials that are used in the production of, and filling operations for, food, hygiene-sensitive consumer products (including cosmetics), raw materials, and other consumer products. The standard is also applicable to operations that produce packaging materials for conversion or printing; supply packaging materials from stock where additional product processing or repacking occurs; or manufacture and supply of other materials that are unconverted or semi-converted and used or incorporated. This standard is GFSI recognised.
Global Standard for Agents and Brokers
BRCGS Agents and Brokers Certification is recognised by many retailers, food service companies and manufacturers around the world when assessing the capabilities of their suppliers. This applies to companies in the food, packaging and consumer products supply chain that buy, sell or facilitate the trade of products and may provide additional services such as the purchase, importation or distribution of the products, but do not manufacture or process those products. The Standard covers the certification of the following product categories: Food products, including raw materials, processed foods, and fruit and vegetables; Packaging materials – primary, secondary and tertiary materials, and raw materials for the manufacture of packaging materials; Pet foods for domestic animals; and Consumer products. This standard is also GFSI recognised.
How you benefit
Correct implementation of the BRCGS standards could result in the following benefits:
-
Recognised certification by many retailers, food service companies and manufactures around the world
-
Decrease in costs attributed to withdrawals and/or recalls
-
Improvement in reputation and brand loyalty
-
Enhanced guidance to implement quality and safety in the organisation
ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
ISO 22000 is an internationally recognised standard that combines the ISO9001 approach to food safety management and HACCP for the assurance of food safety at all levels. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this standard for some sub-categories under registration nr. RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys. CU Inspections & Certifications India Pvt. Ltd. is accredited by NABCB for this standard for some categories under accreditation Certificate No. FS 023.
More info
FSSC 22000 – Food Safety System Certification
Control Union Certifications is accredited for FSSC 22000, which is a certification scheme for food and feed safety and quality management systems in compliance with ISO22000 requirements, sector specific Prerequisite Program (PRPs) requirements and additional scheme requirements. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this scheme under registration nr. RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.
More info
How can we help you?
Are you looking for a certain service, certification program or do you wish to be supported by someone in your own language and/or country? Let us know. We are glad to be of help.