BRCGS Food Safety System

BRCGS Food Safety System is a food safety and quality assurance standard developed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The standard aims to ensure food safety and quality in food establishments and promote a culture of food safety, including expanding environmental monitoring to prevent food fraud and encourage the development of food safety systems.

BRC System Objectives

• Support the objectives of retailers at all levels of the supply chain.
• Continuously review and improve standards and support processes.
• Promote best practices in food safety and quality.
• Improve supplier standards and prevent manufacturing errors.
• Reduced number of inspections for food manufacturers.

Benefits of the BRC System

• Define risk-based requirements: Ensure all aspects of food safety operations are managed.
• Meet due diligence requirements: for suppliers and retailers.
• Encourage continuous improvement: through continuous corrective actions.
• Seamless integration with other systems: such as ISO 9001 Quality Management System and HACCP System.
• Increase customer satisfaction: and their confidence in the safety and quality of products.

BRC Certification Requirements

• Senior management commitment: Develop a food safety culture.
• Food Safety Plan (HACCP): Hazard Analysis and Risk Management.
• Food Safety and Quality Management System: Establish systematic management systems.
• Operational Standards: Include factory cleanliness, pest control, and foreign material controls.
• Product Control: Prevent fraud and test products.
• Process Control: Effective procedures for regular inspection.
• Employees: Training, protective clothing, hygiene practices.
• High-risk production areas: Additional controls to ensure product safety.

System Implementation

To install a BRC system, a HACCP system and quality management system must be established, and factory standards, product and process control standards, employee competence, and hygiene standards must be defined. Fulfilling these requirements allows organizations to apply for BRC certification, which enhances their reputation and customers’ confidence in their products.

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