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 STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION 

The standard has been developed to cover all activities which may affect the safety, legality, quality and integrity of the products stored and distributed, and of any additional contracted services that may be offered by storage and distribution companies.

The Standard may be applied where the company requesting certification has legal title to the products and where legal title is held by a third party. These products may be branded, private label or unbranded.

The Standard does not cover other important requirements applicable to the operation of a storage or distribution business – for example, health and safety, environmental concerns or ethical issues.

 

ELEMENTS OF BRCGS GLOBAL STANDARD FOR STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

1. Senior management commitment

2. Hazard and risk analysis

3. Product safety and quality management system

4. Site and building standards

5. Vehicle operating standards

6. Facility management

7. Good operating practices

8. Personnel

9. Handling of open food products

The following are voluntary modules:

10. Wholesale requirements

11. Cross-docking requirements

12. E-commerce requirements

13. Contractual arrangements (all services)

14. Product inspection

15. Contract packing (repacking, assembly packing)

16. Quantity control inspection

17. Contract chilling/freezing/tempering/defrosting and high pressure process operations

18. Contract cleaning of baskets, roll cages and other distribution containers

19. Waste recovery and recycling

 

CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR BRCGS GLOBAL STANDARD FOR STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

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 Storage and Distribution certification standard and related Information:

https://www.brcgs.com/our-standards/storage-and-distribution/help-and-guidance/

ESTS is a BRCGS Storage and Distribution certification body approved by BRCGS:

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

ESTS is a BRCGS Storage and Distribution certification body approved by JAS ANZ:

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

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