BRCGS Post-Certification Compliance Management Package

Supporting Ongoing BRCGS System Compliance and Audit Readiness

Our Comprehensive Compliance Management Package is designed to help certified facilities maintain full, ongoing alignment with BRC Global Standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This service provides end-to-end management of facility-level programs and documentation—ensuring continuous readiness for announced and unannounced audits.

Scope of Work

1. Program Review and Continuous Improvement

  • • Perform reviews and regular update facility programs, procedures, and policies according to the applicable BRCGS Standard, including:

    • ∘ HACCP Plans

      ∘ Site Standards / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

      ∘ Food Safety and Quality Culture

      ∘ Preventive Controls and Prerequisite Programs

      ∘ Validation and Verification Activities

      ∘ Environmental Monitoring

      ∘ Allergen and Contamination Control

      ∘ Staff Hygiene

      ∘ Food Fraud and Food Defense Programs

      ∘ Supplier and Vendor Management

      ∘ Traceability, Recall, and Crisis Management

      ∘ Sampling, Testing, and Shelf-Life Protocols

      ∘ Transportation and Storage Controls

    • Ensure programs are aligned with the latest standards and the relevant regulatory requirements by performing routine reviews and updates on a minimum of annual basis or when changes occur.

2. Records Management and Review

  • • Perform monthly/bimonthly/quarterly reviews of food safety and quality records to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance, including but not limited to:

    • ∘ Calibration Records

      ∘ Cleaning and Sanitation Logs

      ∘ Pest Control Documentation

      ∘ Employee Training Records

      ∘ Receiving, Processing, Shipping, and Storage Logs

      ∘ Verification and Validation Records

3. Control of Documents

  • • Review, revise, and develop SOPs, templates, checklists, and training content aligned with BRCGS requirements

    • Manage client approvals prior to document release

4. Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

  • • Support non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA documentation

    • Guide closure of findings from internal, third-party, or regulatory audits

5. Training Compliance Oversight

  • • Maintain and update training matrices and records Review and refresh training content

    • Guide proper delivery and documentation of training sessions

6. Internal Audit Programme Support

  • • Develop and schedule internal audit plans and tools

    • Review audit outcomes and create corrective action strategies

7. Standards and Regulatory Updates Monitoring

  • • Monitor updates to BRCGS standards, regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, FSMA), and industry best practices

    • Adjust documentation and systems as needed

8. Client Communication and Reporting

  • • Provide ongoing summary reports of system performance and risks

    • Conduct routine virtual meetings (weekly/monthly) to align on priorities and resolve issues

9. Optional FSMS Software Support (If Compliance Software Is Utilized)

  • • Document Control

    • ∘ Manage centralized document and record repositories

      ∘ Track version history and user approvals

      ∘ Monitor compliance tasks and updates

    • Audit Management

    • ∘ Set and track internal audit schedules and findings

      ∘ Record non-conformities and corrective actions

    • Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCA/CAPA) Management

    • ∘ Manage full CAPA lifecycle: issue, investigate, resolve, document

    • Training Management

    • ∘ Upload and monitor training activities, records, and renewals

    • Supplier Management

    • ∘ Track supplier status, compliance, and performance

    • Risk & Hazard Assessment

    • ∘ Maintain food safety risk assessments, food defense, and food fraud plans

    • Monitoring & Verification

    • ∘ Review key CCP/PC/PRP monitoring records

    • Complaint Handling

    • ∘ Track customer complaints and corrective actions

Deliverables

  • • Updated BRCGS-compliant programs, SOPs, records, and tools

    • Documentation review reports with observations and recommendations

    • Action items for compliance enhancement and annual reviews

    • CAPA logs with resolution tracking

    • Internal audit reports and plans

    • Updated training documentation and summary reports

    • Monthly compliance dashboard/report

    • Documented approval trail for critical changes

Service Fee (Per Facility)

Package Name Monthly Hours Investment Annual Savings
Core Compliance Support 100 hours $2,500 Up to $6,000 annually
Elite Compliance Assurance 150 hours $3,600 Up to $10,800 annually
Advanced Compliance Package 200 hours $4,600 Up to $16,800 annually
Premium Compliance Partnership 300 hours $5,700 Up to $39,600 annually

Notes:

  • • Unused hours roll over to the succeeding month.

    • Additional compliance activities may be deducted from the hourly service credits, or are available as a project-based service and billed upon request.

Hour Allocation and Client Priorities

  • • Hours may be shifted each month depending on your most urgent needs (e.g., if a new finding appears during a regulatory audit or an unannounced audit).

    • Time will be focused first on areas identified as non-conformances, high-risk operations, or items cited during audits.

    • We will align with your team on priorities, upcoming events (e.g., supplier audits), and seasonal risks. Hours will be used to maintain audit-readiness and enhance program maturity through internal verifications and program optimization.

Sample Compliance Action Plan (300-hour package availed per month)

Activity Hours Allocated Description
Third-Party BRCGS Audit and Regulatory Readiness 110 Prepare documentation and records tailored for upcoming third-party or regulatory inspections, including FDA and BRCGS surveillance audits. Conduct mock audit sessions.
Supplier Approval and Monitoring Program Review 70 Assess and verify supplier approval records, foreign supplier verifications, certificates of analysis, and supply chain risk assessments. Implement necessary updates or improvements.
CAPA Management and Closure 25 Close outstanding corrective actions from internal, third-party, or regulatory audits, ensuring documentation of root causes and preventive measures.
Procedure and Document Control Update 35 Review and revise key controlled documents, including supplier approval procedures, BRCGS compliance SOPs, and audit preparation procedures. Ensure document control compliance in FSMS software (if applicable).
Remote FDA Inspection Support 30 Provide real-time remote audit support during audits (BRCGS, FDA, or customer audits), including on-demand document retrieval, record clarification, and immediate response preparation.
Training Materials Update and Employee Training Records Verification 30 Assess training compliance specific to FSVP responsibilities, audit preparedness, and supplier qualification. Update training matrix and records accordingly.

Optional Add-Ons

  • • HACCP Plan Development – $2,200 per product

    • On-Site Support Visit (w/ in-person implementation coaching) – $1,200/day + miscellaneous

    • BRCGS Readiness Gap Assessment (Remote) – $4,750/facility

    • BRCGS Readiness Gap Assessment (Onsite) – $4,900/facility + miscellaneous

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

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