BRCGS Readiness Services
BRCGS Readiness Services
BRCGS Certification Preparation & Implementation Support
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.
✓ Gap Assessments
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• 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.
✓ Mock Audit Services
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• Simulated certification audits to assess preparedness
• Identification and categorization of potential non-conformances
✓ Audit Readiness Coaching
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• Simulated BRCGS audits to test audit readiness
• Detailed non-conformance reporting and risk evaluation
✓ Corrective Action & CAPA Support
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• 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.
✓ Compliance Maintenance Programs
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• Quarterly internal compliance reviews and system checks
• Annual validation of HACCP plans and prerequisite programs
✓ Document Control Services
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• Controlled updates to policies, SOPs, and records
• Implementation of structured document change protocols
✓ Supplier Approval & Verification Support
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• Approved supplier program development and risk assessment
• Support for second-party audits and verification records
Specialized Consulting for BRCGS-Aligned Programs
Tailored Support for Complex Certification Needs
For organizations with advanced certification challenges, we offer expert consulting services tailored to BRCGS requirements across multiple sites and specialized industries.
✓ Standard Transition Support
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• Guidance on migrating from earlier BRCGS Issues to current versions
• Implementation planning for new or revised clauses
✓ Multi-Site Program Consulting
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• Corporate food safety framework creation and oversight tools
• Consistency checks and harmonization across facility locations
✓ Distribution & Retail Compliance
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• BRCGS-aligned safety systems for storage and distribution environments
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• Best practices for cold chain monitoring and product handling
Crisis & Regulatory Support Services
Preparedness and Response for 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.
✓ Recall & Crisis Management
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• Mock recalls, traceability exercises, and response plans
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• Validation of trace-back systems and record integrity
✓ Regulatory Compliance Alignment
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• Integration of FSMA and FDA requirements into BRCGS systems
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• Import/export documentation and inspection support
✓ Non-Conformance & Inspection Response
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• Expert support during regulatory inspections or certification audits
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• Response drafting for audit non-conformances and regulatory citations
Technology Solutions for BRCGS Compliance
Digital Tools to Support Your Food Safety System
Through our partnership with InterlinkIQ.com, we provide modern digital solutions to streamline BRCGS-aligned compliance and audit readiness.
✓ Digital Compliance Tools
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• Cloud-based document management and audit trail tracking
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• Digital SOPs, records, and real-time compliance dashboards
✓ Data & Performance Analytics
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• KPI tracking tools for food safety and quality metrics
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• 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.
Platinum Certification Program
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• Dedicated BRCGS consultant
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• Unlimited remote support for documentation and audits
Rapid Certification Pathway
• 90-day intensive implementation program for fast-track readiness
• Priority scheduling for mock audits and compliance reviews
Compliance Guardian Plan
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• On-call compliance expert access
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• 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.