BRC Registration

With a BRC Certification food safety certification, your organization can access those parts of the market that are only available to those that are certified. More and more manufacturers and retailers are protecting their product safety and brand reputation by requiring suppliers to achieve and maintain one of these certifications.

Opportunities for certified companies are expanding, while those for companies that are not certified are decreasing. By achieving certification you are also protecting your product, customers and brand. Once you have implemented and are following the system based on the requirements of the standard you choose, you will be following best practices for food safety management.

What does BRC Require?

The BRC Standard has requirements for:

• Management Commitment Prerequisite programs

• HACCP

• Food Safety and Quality Manual

• Document Control

• Records

• Internal Audits

• Supplier Approval

• Specifications

• Corrective Actions

• Control of Nonconforming Product

• Traceability

• Complaint Handling

• Management of Incidents

• Site Standards

• Product Design and Development

• Management of Allergens

• Provenance, Assured Status and Identity Preserved

• Materials Packaging

• Product Inspection and Testing

• Product Release

• Control of Operations

• Calibration and Control of Measuring and Monitoring Devices

• Training

• Personal Hygiene

• Medical Screening

• Protective Clothing

The requirements are found in the "BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, which can be purchased at www.brcglobalstandards.com.