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So, we have finally experienced the BRCGS Issue 9 audit, and we have compiled the top 10 list of the requirements that we found are catching auditees off guard: 1. Food Safety and Product Quality Culture Plan, Activities and Review We have found that most sites still need to fully …
In Part 9 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 9 (Requirements for Traded Products). The Requirements for Traded Products consist of 6 clauses (sections). There are no fundamental requirements under the requirements for traded products. A complete list of the clauses under Requirement …
In Part 8 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 8 (Production Risk Zones – High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care). The Production Risk Zones – High-risk, High-care and Ambient High-care Requirements consist of 7 clauses (sections). There are no fundamental requirements for Production Risk …
In Part 7 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 7 (Personnel). The Personnel requirement consists of 4 clauses (sections) and has 1 fundamental requirement. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 7.1 Training: raw material-handling, preparation, processing, packing and storage areas A complete …
In Part 6 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 6 (Process Control). The Process Control requirement consists of 4 clauses (sections) and has 2 fundamental requirements. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 6.1 Control of operations 6.2 Labelling and pack control A …
In Part 5 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 5 (Product Control). The Product Control requirement consists of 9 clauses (sections) and has 1 fundamental requirement. The following clause is a fundamental requirement: 5.3 Management of allergens A complete list of the clauses …
In Part 4 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 4 (Site Standards). The Site Standards requirement consists of 16 clauses (sections) and has 2 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 4.3 Layout, product flow and segregation 4.11 Housekeeping and hygiene A …
In Part 3 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 3 (the Food Safety and Quality Management System). The Food Safety and Quality Management System requirement consists of 11 clauses (sections) and has 4 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 3.4 Internal …
In Part 2 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 2 (the Food Safety Plan – HACCP). The Food Safety Plan – HACCP requirement consists of 13 clauses (sections) and is a fundamental requirement in its entirety. PLEASE NOTE THE ENTIRE FOOD SAFETY PLAN …
We are going to start with Requirement 1, which deals with senior management commitment. As we know the starting point for any effective food safety management system is a commitment of senior management to the development of a positive food safety culture that ensures food safety. The standard places a …
This expert-level course will teach the learner how to implement a fully functional Food Safety Management System based on the BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 requirements.
This Introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety course will teach the learner the basic requirements of Issue 9. The key differences between Issues 8 and 9 are also discussed, as well as the audit protocol.
This Transition to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 course will provide the learner with a thorough understanding of the key changes in Issue 9, as well as an overview of all the requirements of the Issue 9 clauses.