Ensure the Quality and Safety of Your Products with Pacific Control: BRCGS Certification

Ensure the Quality and Safety of Your Products with Pacific Control: BRCGS Certification

At Pacific Control, we facilitate the implementation of BRCGS, one of the most internationally recognized schemes, ensuring that your products meet the quality, safety, and legality standards required by distributors and major retailers.

What is BRCGS and Why is it Key for Food Safety?

BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) is a scheme designed to ensure that food suppliers meet strict safety and quality requirements. This standard is widely adopted by large retail chains, particularly in the United Kingdom, to ensure consumer trust and compliance with food legislation.

Benefits of Implementing BRCGS with Pacific Control

Opting for BRCGS certification provides your organization with:

• Simplified and efficient regulatory compliance.
• Reduction in costs associated with production errors.
• Better organized and easier-to-manage documentation.
• Increased consumer and business partner trust.
• Easy integration with other food safety standards such as ISO 22000, FSSC, and IFS.

Key Changes in BRCGS Version 9

The latest update introduces significant improvements, including:

• Food safety culture: Greater emphasis on implementation and evaluation.
• HACCP requirements and subcontracting review: Updates for greater clarity and precision.
• Unannounced audits: Mandatory every 3 years within the announced audit modalities.
• Hybrid audits: A combination of on-site and remote evaluations.
• Additional protocols: Specific requirements for primary animal processing.

Key Objectives of the BRCGS Scheme

The BRCGS scheme aims to:

• Strengthen food safety.
• Ensure consistent and transparent audits.
• Facilitate compliance with food legislation.
• Ensure product quality and legality throughout the supply chain.

Industries Benefiting from BRCGS Certification

BRCGS is applicable to various industries related to food production and distribution, including:

• Food and beverage manufacturers.
• Packaging material producers.
• Storage and distribution providers.
• Private label food companies.

Why Choose Pacific Control for BRCGS Certifications

With proven experience in food quality standards, Pacific Control guarantees:

• Customized implementations based on your business needs.
• Audits conducted by food safety experts.
• Effective integration with other certification schemes to optimize time and resources.