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BRC Global Standard Food

The British Retail Consortium Global Standard Food Issue 6

PAI is fully accredited by UKAS, and approved by the BRC, to deliver auditing and certification to BRC standards. We have clients in the UK and throughout the world.

BRC Scheme History

The BRC Technical Standard evolved from a desire of British food retailers to have one over-arching Food Safety Standard.

The British Retail Consortium says that work on the BRC Technical Standard began in 1996, which culminated in the publication of the first issue in October 1998. For the first time UK retailers working within a highly competitive market place had realised that food safety is a non-competitive issue and that by sharing experience and developing robust systems together there were distinct advantages legally, technically and financially.

The BRC Standard is now recognised internationally as the benchmark Food Safety Standard.

BRC Conversion Training Days

PAI offers BRC certified training days for conversion to the latest issue. These are aimed at technical managers and professionals. Please call Janette Parker on 01423 878 878 for further details.

Scope

We are accredited to undertake inspections in all the different types of food sectors and also offer the services of BRC pre-inspections so that you are fully familiar with what each clause means and the requirements of the standard.

Frequency

Frequency of inspection depends on the Grade awarded. If you attain a Grade A or B it is 12 months, a Grade C is at a 6 month frequency.

Assessment Duration

From January 2011 the BRC have requested the we use an Audit Duration Calculator to determine how long an inspection should be. Factors such as the size and complexity of your company, the number of HACCP plans and number of people/products will all be taken into consideration but typically will be two days.

Assessment Cost

For a quick competitive quotation please email food@thepaigroup.com or contact Janette Parker on 01423 878 878.

Useful Links

www.brc.org.uk
Audit Duration Calculator
Overview of changes from BRC issue 5 to 6