BRCGS Food Safety System Requirements
Guidance Aligned with BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 9)
Published by Food Safety Systems | A Service by Consultare Inc. Group – A Compliance Company
Food manufacturers must implement comprehensive food safety management systems to meet the rigorous requirements of the BRCGS Food Safety Standard. This framework ensures regulatory compliance, protects consumers, and demonstrates due diligence to customers worldwide.
BRCGS Food Safety Compliance Checklist
1. Senior Management Commitment (Clause 1)
✓ Documented food safety policy signed by leadership (1.1.1)
✓ Annual management reviews with measurable objectives (1.1.2)
✓ Food safety culture assessment program (1.1.9)
2. Food Safety Plan - HACCP (Clause 2)
✓ Codex Alimentarius-based 12-step HACCP system (2.1)
✓ Validated critical control points (CCPs) with monitoring records (2.7)
✓ Annual HACCP review (2.11)
3. Food Safety & Quality Management System (Clause 3)
✓ Documented procedures for all operations (3.1)
✓ Product specifications for all materials (3.5)
✓ One-up/one-down traceability system (3.9)
4. Site Standards (Clause 4)
✓ Hygienic facility design (4.3)
✓ Licensed pest control program (4.9)
✓ Allergen segregation controls (4.11)
5. Product Control (Clause 5)
✓ Supplier certificates of analysis (5.2)
✓ Shelf-life validation studies (5.4)
✓ Label accuracy verification (5.6)
6. Process Control (Clause 6)
✓ Equipment calibration/maintenance logs (6.1)
✓ CCP monitoring records (6.2)
✓ Rework material controls (6.5)
7. Personnel (Clause 7)
✓ Hygiene training records (7.1)
✓ Illness reporting procedures (7.2)
✓ Restricted access to production areas (7.3)
8. High-Risk/High-Care Zones (Clause 8)
✓ Defined zone requirements (8.1)
✓ Enhanced hygiene controls (8.2)
✓ Environmental pathogen monitoring (8.6)
9. Requirements for Traded Products (Clause 9)
✓ Risk-based supplier approval (9.1)
✓ Product legality verification (9.3)
10. Incident Management (Clause 10)
✓ Documented recall procedure (10.1)
✓ Annual mock recalls (10.3)
11. Food Defense & Fraud (Clause 11)
✓ Vulnerability assessments (11.1)
✓ Mitigation measures (11.2)
12. Internal Audits (Clause 12)
✓ Annual system audits (12.1)
✓ Root cause analysis for non-conformities (12.2)
Implementation Support
For Food Manufacturers:
• HACCP development templates
• Internal audit checklists
• Supplier approval questionnaires
For Certification Preparation:
• Gap assessment services
• Documentation review
• Mock audit simulation
Training Solutions:
• Food safety culture workshops
• Allergen management training
• Internal auditor certification
Certification Roadmap
1. Gap Analysis (2-4 weeks)
2. System Development (8-12 weeks)
3. Implementation (4-8 weeks)
4. Pre-Certification Audit
Reference & Disclaimer
Standard: BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
Disclaimer: Food Safety Systems is not affiliated with BRCGS.
