BRCGS Readiness Services

BRCGS Certification Preparation & Implementation Support

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

At Food Safety Systems, we specialize in helping food businesses achieve certification under the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety, a GFSI-benchmarked framework. Our readiness services are designed to build strong compliance systems and ensure audit preparedness. We are an independent support provider and are not affiliated with any certification body.

✓ Mock Audit Services

  • • Pre-audit evaluations based on the latest BRCGS Issue (e.g., Issue 9)

    • Identification of non-conformities and risk-prone areas

✓ BRCGS-Aligned System Development

  • • Development of HACCP-based food safety and quality management systems

    • Documentation support (policies, SOPs, work instructions, flow diagrams)

    • Guidance on hazard analysis, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and validation

✓ Training & Competency Programs

  • • BRCGS site representative and team training

    • Food safety culture and awareness programs

    • Internal auditor training tailored to BRCGS system expectations

BRCGS Audit Support Services

Practical Guidance for Successful Certification

We provide targeted support to help your team prepare for BRCGS certification audits. Our services include mock audits, employee coaching, and corrective action planning to ensure a smooth and successful audit experience.

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

✓ Mock Audit Services

  • • Simulated BRCGS audits to test audit readiness

    • Detailed non-conformance reporting and risk evaluation

✓ Audit Readiness Coaching

  • • Staff training for auditor interviews and facility walkthroughs

    • Review of site documentation and compliance alignment

✓ Corrective Action & CAPA Support

  • • Root cause analysis and structured CAPA development

    • Guidance on documenting objective evidence for closure

Ongoing Compliance Management for BRCGS Systems

Sustaining Certification with Confidence

We offer support beyond certification by helping businesses maintain their BRCGS food safety systems, ensuring they remain up to date and compliant with evolving requirements.

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

✓ Compliance Maintenance Programs

  • • Quarterly internal system reviews and verification activities

    • Annual validation of HACCP plans and prerequisite programs

✓ Document Control Services

  • • Controlled updates to policies, SOPs, and records

    • Implementation of structured document change protocols

✓ Supplier Approval & Verification Support

  • • Approved supplier program development and risk assessment

    • Support for second-party audits and verification records

Specialized Consulting for BRCGS-Aligned Programs

Tailored Solutions for Complex Compliance Needs

For organizations with advanced certification challenges, we offer expert consulting services tailored to BRCGS requirements across multiple sites and specialized industries.

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

✓ Standard Transition Support

  • • Guidance on migrating from earlier BRCGS Issues to current versions

    • Implementation planning for new or revised clauses

✓ Multi-Site Certification Support

  • • Corporate food safety framework creation and oversight tools

    • Consistency checks and harmonization across facility locations

✓ Distribution & Retail Compliance

  • • BRCGS-aligned safety systems for storage and distribution environments

    • Best practices for cold chain monitoring and product handling

Crisis & Regulatory Support Services

Preparedness and Response to Real-World Challenges

We help businesses strengthen their regulatory response protocols in alignment with BRCGS and FSMA expectations, ensuring operational resilience and readiness for regulatory scrutiny.

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

✓ Recall & Crisis Management

  • • Mock recalls, traceability exercises, and response plans

    • Validation of trace-back systems and record integrity

✓ Regulatory Compliance Alignment

  • • Integration of FSMA and FDA requirements into BRCGS systems

    • Import/export documentation and inspection support

✓ Non-Conformance & Inspection Response

  • • Expert support during regulatory inspections or certification audits

    • Response drafting for audit non-conformances and regulatory citations

Technology Solutions for BRCGS Compliance

Digital Tools to Strengthen Your Food Safety System

Through our partnership with InterlinkIQ.com, we provide modern digital solutions to streamline BRCGS-aligned compliance and audit readiness.

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

✓ Digital Compliance Tools

  • • Cloud-based document management and audit trail tracking

    • Digital SOPs, records, and real-time compliance dashboards

✓ Performance Analytics

  • • KPI tracking tools for food safety and quality metrics

    • Automated reporting for management reviews and continuous improvement

Premium Support Packages

Accelerated & Sustained Support for BRCGS Certification

We offer premium service tiers to accelerate your BRCGS implementation, sustain compliance, and provide expert guidance throughout your certification journey.

Coaching Aligned with SQF and GFSI Standards

✓ Platinum Certification Program

  • • Dedicated BRCGS consultant

    • Unlimited remote support for documentation and audits

✓ Rapid Certification Pathway

  • • 90-day fast-track implementation

    • Priority support for mock audits and system reviews

✓ Compliance Guardian Plan

  • • On-call compliance expert access

    • Monthly system reviews and proactive advisory

Food Safety Systems – Full-Spectrum BRCGS Support

At Food Safety Systems, we deliver comprehensive services that support food businesses throughout their BRCGS certification journey—from initial gap assessment to post-certification maintenance.

We support:

  • • Pre-Certification – Gap analysis, staff training, and system development

    • Certification Phase – Mock audits, audit coaching, and documentation

    • Post-Certification – Maintenance, compliance reviews, and inspection readiness

    • Specialized Needs – Technology solutions and multi-site consulting

Available as:

  • • À la carte – Choose individual services based on your needs

    • Bundled – Full-service support from planning to certification

    • Retainer Plans – Ongoing expert guidance and system management

Walk Into Your Audit Prepared and Professional

  • Walk Into Your Audit Prepared and Professional
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