BRCGS Implementation Readiness

Gap Assessment and Internal Audit Services

Ensure Your BRCGS Certification Success with Confidence

BRCGS-Aligned Audit Preparation Services by Food Safety Systems

Facing an upcoming third-party certification audit under a BRCGS Global Standard (e.g., Food Safety, Packaging, Storage and Distribution, Plant-Based)? Our Mock Audit and Support Services are designed to identify and resolve compliance issues before your official audit—so you can walk into your inspection fully prepared and confident.

We help you:

✓ Detect hidden non-conformities with full audit simulations

✓ Reduce stress with structured pre-audit preparation

✓ Increase the likelihood of passing your audit on the first try

Who This Service Is For

  • This service is ideal for facilities preparing for a BRCGS certification audit. It is recommended to be conducted after the facility has accumulated at least 3 months of operational and system records, and prior to the official third-party audit.

    We combine a detailed Implementation Gap Assessment with a formal Internal Audit to thoroughly evaluate your system’s readiness, identify non-conformances, and recommend corrective actions—setting your team up for audit success.

Scope of Work

1. Pre-Assessment Planning and Consultation

  • • Define the facility’s scope, applicable product categories, and BRCGS certification goals

    • Establish audit schedule and documentation checklist

2. Documentation and Records Review

  • • Review 90+ days of food safety and quality system records

    • Evaluate SOPs, logs, risk assessments, forms, and management reviews for BRCGS alignment

3. Implementation Gap Assessment

  • • Assess conformance of programs such as sanitation, allergen management, traceability, supplier approval, and FSVP

    • Identify partial or non-compliant areas

    • Review food defense, food fraud, and risk-based program documentation

4. Internal Audit Execution (Process and Pre-requisite Programs)

  • • Conduct a full internal audit against BRCGS requirements

    • Observe practices on-site or virtually via facility walkthrough, documentation review, and interviews

    • Document findings in a formal internal audit report

5. Corrective Action Plan Development

  • • Prioritize non-conformities and develop a corrective action plan with timelines

    • Present findings for management review

6. Final Report and Debrief

  • • Deliver a combined Gap Assessment and Internal Audit Report with risk-level classifications

    • Provide strategic recommendations for final certification audit readiness

Deliverables

  • • BRCGS Implementation Gap Assessment Report

    • Internal Audit Report (aligned with the applicable BRCGS standard)

    • Customized Corrective Action Plan (CAP)

    • Documented Evidence Checklist

    • Remote Management Review Debrief

Service Fee (Per Facility)

Service Mode Timeline Total Fee (USD) per facility
Remote SQF Gap Assessment 7 to 10 business days $4,750.00
On-Site SQF Gap Assessment 5 to 7 business days $4,900.00 + miscellaneous

Notes:

  • • Miscellaneous fees (i.e., travel, meals, lodging) are excluded from the price quote.

    • Recommended to be performed after at least 90 days of record accumulation to ensure meaningful assessment.

    • Onsite delivery will require advance coordination for access, safety orientation, and logistical arrangements.

Gap Assessment and Internal Audit Agenda Samples

Itinerary for facilities availing the Onsite Tour option — 5-day Engagement:

Day Agenda Coverage
0 Travel to Facility
1 Facility Tour & Initial Observations (layout, operations, personnel practices, etc.)
2 Remaining Facility Observation + Document Review Kick-off
3 Documentation Review, Records, Interviews (QA, Sanitation, Maintenance)
4 Final Document Review, Internal Audit Activities, Preliminary Findings
5 Closing Meeting: Observations, Key Gaps, Recommendations

Itinerary for facilities availing the Remote option — 5-day Engagement:

Day Agenda Coverage
1 Opening Meeting via Video + Virtual Tour (photos/videos/live walkthrough)
2–5 Documentation Review: Manuals, SOPs, Logs, Key Programs (FSMS, Allergen, FSVP, etc.)
6 Virtual Interviews (QA, Sanitation, Operations, Maintenance)
7 Closing Meeting: Summary of Key Gaps and Next Steps

Optional Add-Ons

  • • Gap Assessment Corrective Action Support – starts at $75.00 per document

    • HACCP/Food Safety Plan Development – $2,200.00 per product (Includes full HACCP plan, hazard analysis, CCPs, and validation)

    • On-Site Support Visit (w/ in-person implementation coaching) – $1,200.00/day + miscellaneous

    • BRCGS Compliance Management System Software – starts at $99/mo per user

"Compliance success begins with clarity—let’s prepare your system to meet the global standards set by BRCGS."

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