What is BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global standard for Food Safety?
The British Retail Consortium was formed in January 1992 with the merger of the British Retailers’ Association and the Retail Consortium. In 1998, it produced the first edition of the BRC Food Technical Standard and Protocol for food suppliers. The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety is one of the most popular certification standards and has been adopted by food manufacturers all around the world, especially by those organizations supplying British retailers. Third party certification to the standard helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance with customer, regulatory and statutory requirements and hence assists in providing a due diligence defense. The principal requirements of the standard are the implementation of a HACCP system, a documented food safety quality management system and a control of factory environmental standards, products, processes and personnel. Implementing an effective food safety and quality management system requires commitment of senior management to develop policies, objectives and systems that collectively assure food quality and safety. The standard places a high priority on clear evidence of senior management commitment including the need to have management review, with the involvement of senior management, to identify opportunities and take the appropriate actions in order to continually improve.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC), a UK trade organization that represents UK retailers, developed the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. The British Retail Consortium was formed in January 1992 when the British Retailers’ Association and the Retail Consortium merged. In 1998 BRC produced the first edition of the BRC Food Technical Standard and Protocol for food suppliers. This standard has been widely adopted not just throughout the UK but around the world.
BRC does not conduct audit itself. Some certification bodies are authorized by BRC to conduct the audit. Most of the countries have formed their own accreditation bodies to authorize the certification bodies. Accreditation and certification bodies charge their fee against their services. Accredited certificate issued by any accredited certification body is accepted worldwide. BRC certificate also carries the identical logo of BRC food. BRC Certificate is also uploaded with all details of the organization on BRCGS online directory.
What are the benefits of BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global standard for Food Safety?
• One of the most important benefits of getting the BRC Certification is that it ensures that the final consumers will receive the products in safe and quality condition.
• It helps in maintaining communication with the chain of distribution parties through the BRC Directory.
• It brings credibility to the supplier and the retailer among the consumers.
• It makes the entry of the supplier to the international market easier.
• It ensures the safe and quality placing and distribution of food in the consumer market.
• It helps in making compliances related to food legislation.
• It ensures the traceability of the product.
• It also ensures the safety of food crops.
• Compliance with legal and Codex HACCP principals.
• Internationally recognized harmonized standard for controlling food safety hazards.
• Inclusion on BRC online directory.
• Ensure sustainable food safety management system.
• Demonstrate your commitment to food safety.
Cost of BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global standard for Food Safety?
Charges of BRC certification can’t be flat or same for every organization, please contact us in this regard.
What Standards are Considered While Giving the BRC Certification?
Standards that should be considered while giving BRC Certification are seven in number and are given below-
Who needs to get the BRC Certification?
• Industries involved in manufacturing food.
• Industries involved in the processing of food.
• Industries involved in imports and exports of food.
Why choose Ikon Compliance Consultant?
IKON COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT is one of the leading British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification Audit consultants in Kanpur. Our Team assists in the simple comprehension of British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification Audit requirements and effective application methodologies. An initial analysis of the organization’s existing procedures is conducted, and a roadmap for a successful audit is created. To speed up the implementation process, complete documentation support is provided.