BRCGS GLOBAL STANDARDS

BRCGS is a market-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the supply chain. 

BRCGS began in 1996 when the British Retail Consortium (BRC), in response to industry needs, developed the BRC Food Technical Standard, first published in 1998. 

With the development of BRCGS, BRCGS Global Standards for Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, and Ethical Trading set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice, and help provide assurance to customers that your products are safe, legal and of high quality.

ESTS currently provides certification services to the following BRCGS standards:

• Global Standard for Food Safety
• Global Standard for Packaging Materials
• Global Standard for Storage and Distribution 
• Global Standard for Agents and Brokers
• Global Standard for Consumer Products 
• Global Standard for ETRS

The first 4 BRCGS global standards above are recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Many well-known domestic and foreign companies, such as Wal-Mart, Disney, Burger King and Starbucks, are members of the GFSI and recognize the ability of manufacturers holding the certificate.

INTRODUCTION TO BRCGS GLOBAL STANDARD FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

It is composed of two new standards: personal care and household, and general merchandise. 

• Personal care and household covers formulated and fabricated products which typically have higher hygiene requirements due to the nature and usage of products. examples include cosmetics, medical devices, nappies, food wrap and household cleaners.
• General merchandise covers a wide range of mainly fabricated products where management of the production process to ensure the safety and quality of the products is the primary concern. examples include electrical equipment, toys, furniture, textiles, and jewellery.

Each standard is composed of requirements that can be certificated at two levels: foundation and higher.

ELEMENTS OF BRCGS GLOBAL STANDARD FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

1. Senior management commitment
2. Product risk management
3. Product safety and quality management
4. Site standards
5. Product inspection and testing
6. Process control
7. Personnel

CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR BRCGS GLOBAL STANDARD FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS

1. Confirm the intention of audit
2. Complete the customer information form
3. Application materials/contract review
4. Sign a contract
5. Audit preparation
6. On-site audit
7. Nonconformities and corrective actions: Carry out corrective action (and provide evidence) for any non-conformities identified within 28 days (or 90 days for non-conformities at an initial audit) or revisit depending on number and nature
8. Technical Review
9. Certification Decision: If corrective action is deemed satisfactory, certificate, audit report and corresponding grade issued. 
10. Post-audit supervision

BRCGS Consumer Products certification standards and related Information:

https://www.brcgs.com/our-standards/consumer-products/help-and-guidance/

ESTS is a BRCGS Consumer Products certification body approved by BRCGS:

https://directory.brcgs.com/office/370

ESTS is a BRCGS Consumer Products certification body accredited by JAS ANZ:

https://register.jas-anz.org/accredited-bodies/details/fe84e2f9-b17e-ea11-a811-000d3a795ecf