What is BRC Global Standards?
The BRC Global Standard consists of six sections:
1. Senior management commitment
For any packaging quality management system to be effective it is essential that management personnel are fully aware of the requirements and are committed to the implementation.
2. Hazard and risk management system
The basis for the programme is an effective Hazard and Risk Analysis based on the principles from the internationally recognised Codex Alimentarius system and encompasses HACCP.
3. Product safety and quality management
Sets out requirements for the technical management of product quality and hygiene practices, building upon the principles of ISO 9000. This includes requirements for product specifications, supplier monitoring, traceability, and the management of incidents and product recalls.
4. Site standards
Sets out expectations for the production environment including the layout and maintenance of the buildings and equipment, cleaning, pest control and waste management. This includes a specific section on managing foreign body and chemical controls.
5. Product and process control
Includes the requirements at the product design and development stage including, quality assurance, process control and product inspection and testing.
6. Personnel
The standards needed for staff training, protective clothing and personal hygiene.
