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BRC Global Standards BRC Global Standards ‘The worldwide Standards of choice’ BRC Global Standards BRC and the GFSI Now in its fifth edition, the BRC Global Standard was the first Standard to be approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) BRC Global Standards What is the BRC? The BRC is the leading Trade Association representing UK and International Retailers. BRC Global Standards What is the BRC Global Standard scheme? A market leading, third party certification scheme that specifies safety and quality criteria for the manufacture, packaging and storage and distribution of food and non-food products BRC Global Standards BRC Global Standards BRC Global Standards What are the BRC Global Standards for? Certification to a BRC Global Standard verifies technical performance, aids manufacturers’ fulfilment of legal obligations and helps provide protection to consumers and retailers BRC Global Standards The BRC Technical Services Team Dr Geoff Spriegel Director of Global Standards and Technical Services David Brackston Senior Technical Manager Linda Crane Technical Manager Consumer Products Karen Hagan Technical Manager Matthew Perry Customer Support Co-ordinator ([email protected]) Compliance Manager TBA Antony Harrison Directory Services Manager BRC Global Standards What is third party certification? • An independent review by the certification body of the operation of control systems via audit • The audit is systematic, gathering evidence to objectively determine whether criteria detailed in the Global Standard have been met • A certificate provides a measure by which manufacturers can demonstrate compliance with the Global Standard BRC Global Standards The Certification Process National Accreditation Body Approves BRC Standard Certification Body Audits Suppliers BRC Global Standards Worldwide certification – over 12,000 suppliers Switzerland, 255, 2.3 % Ireland, 273, 2.5 % Supplier certifications by country – top ten Belgium, 329, 3.0 % China, 389, 3.5 % Germany, 505, 4.6 % United Kingdom, 3447, 31.1 % Spain, 611., 5.5 % Netherlands, 710, 6.4 % France, 710, 6.4 % Italy, 1176, 10.6 % BRC Global Standards Global coverage of Certification Bodies 110 Certification Bodies approved by the BRC Operating from 300 offices in 73 countries BRC Global Standards 5 great reasons to choose BRC Certification BRC Global Standards Confidence • Developed and driven by UK and international retailers • Rigorous and detailed • Tried and trusted • Database of BRC certificated suppliers • Global - 90 countries • Widely used by Food Businesses throughout the supply chain BRC Global Standards Credibility • 10th anniversary • First Standard in the world to be approved by GFSI • Original GFSI benchmark document based on BRC Food Standard • Supported by expert International Technical Committees BRC Global Standards Consistency • • • • • • Global training infrastructure 80+ Approved Training Providers Highly skilled, multi-lingual team Tried and tested BRC learning content Standardized audit reports 17 translations BRC Global Standards Competence • Robust performance monitoring assessment tools for certification bodies • Established and transparent complaints procedure • Rigorous requirements for the competence, qualifications and experience of auditors • Auditors registered on central database BRC Global Standards Cost • Easy to follow process • Frequency of audit based on performance • Cost effective certification Standard $54 (after discount) Training (advised – not compulsory) Audit (cost agreed with Certification Body) Administration fee $150 p.a. BRC Global Standards 6 steps to certification BRC Global Standards 1. Getting started Obtain a copy of the BRC Global Standard from www.brcbookshop.com 70% Discount BRC Global Standards 2. Select a BRC approved Certification Body • • • • AIB NSF SAI Global / QMI SGS www.brcglobalstandards.com BRC Global Standards 3. Attend an approved BRC Training Courses Courses available How to implement the BRC Global Standard Third Party Auditor Training Third Party Auditor Update Internal Auditor HACCP Principles www.brctraining.com BRC Global Standards 4. Self Assessment Carry out a Gap Analysis BRC Global Standards 5. Corrective Actions Complete the audit BRC Global Standards 6. Gain registration to the BRC Global Standards Directory A global database of BRC certificated suppliers developed to provide information to users and to improve the management of the Global Standards scheme, adding value for all stakeholders BRC Global Standards Retailer benefits • 24/7 interactive database of suppliers • Immediate access to audit data for own suppliers • Reports on own suppliers’ performance • Performance monitoring of CBs • Notification of activity BRC Global Standards Supplier benefits • Increased confidence of retailers and other users • Global exposure for brands and products • Use of BRC Global Standards logo • Discounted training courses and publications • Additional supplier benefits and services • Online Newsletter BRC Global Standards BRC activity in the USA • • • • USA fact finding visit completed Supplier briefings – May/June Working with strategic partners Local presence to develop BRC Global Standards in America • Develop US Technical Committee • Marketing Communications plan - April BRC Global Standards BRC Global Standards ‘The worldwide Standards of choice’ First Standard to be approved by GFSI