BRCGS
BRC was originally the abbreviation of British Retail Consortium, a retail association in the UK, established in 1992. To implement its standard business operations, a wholly-owned company "BRC Trading Ltd." was established in 1996. After launching the first version of food standard in 1998, BRC Trading Ltd. received support from numerous retailers and suppliers, subsequently expanded the BRC series of standards globally, namely BRC Global Standard (BRCGS). In 2016, after being acquired by LGC Group, the meaning of BRC changed to "Brand Reputation through Compliance", and BRCGS, as the brand name, became part of LGC ASSURE.
BRCGS sets the benchmark for good manufacturing practices in areas such as food safety (including pet food for households and livestock feed), packaging materials, storage and distribution, consumer goods, agents and brokers, retail, gluten-free, plant-based and ethical trade, and helps assure customers that the company's products are safe, legal, of high quality and authentic.
The BRCGS series of standards have gained global recognition in the food and non-food industries. It is among the first batch of benchmark standards recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Obtaining BRCGS certification can help enterprises more easily enter the international market.
BRCGS | Passport for Entering International Market
Ø GFSI recognition, "one certification covers all", widely accepted, reducing the number of audits;
Ø Establish international credibility and promote trade development;
Ø Provide good operational standards to help enterprises continuously improve and ensure continuous compliance with requirements;
Ø Enhance enterprises image and credibility, increase market competitiveness;
Ø Benefit from the global network platform (Directory), providing opportunities to showcase to global customers and expanding business opportunities.
BRCGS Certification Scope
² BRCGS Food Safety V9
类别编号Category no. | 类别描述Category description |
1 | 生红肉 Raw red meat |
2 | 生禽 Raw poultry |
3 | 生制备产品（肉和蔬菜） Raw prepared products (meat and vegetarian) |
4 | 生鱼产品 Raw fish products |
5 | 水果、蔬菜和坚果 Fruit, vegetables and nuts |
6 | 预制水果、蔬菜和坚果 Prepared fruit, vegetables and nuts |
7 | 奶制品、蛋液 Dairy, liquid egg |
8 | 熟肉/鱼产品 Cooked meat/fish products |
9 | 生腌和/或发酵肉和鱼制品 Raw cured and/or fermented meat and fish |
10 | 即食便餐和三明治、即食甜点 Ready meals and sandwiches, ready-to-eat desserts |
11 | 听罐/玻璃/塑料容器装低/高酸食品 Low/high acid in cans/glass/plastic containers |
12 | 饮料 Beverages |
13 | 含酒精饮料和发酵/酿造产品 Alcoholic drinks and fermented/brewed products |
14 | 焙烤产品 Bakery |
15 | 干燥食品和配料 Dried foods and ingredients |
16 | 糖果 Confectionery |
17 | 谷物类和零食 Cereals and snacks |
18 | 油和脂肪 Oils and fats |
² BRSGS Packaging Material V6
Category no. | 制造类别Manufacturing category |
01 | 玻璃制造和成型 Glass manufacture and forming |
02 | 造纸和转化 Paper-making and conversion |
03 | 金属成型 Metal-forming |
04 | 硬质塑料成型 Rigid plastics forming |
05 | 柔性塑料制造 Flexible plastics manufacture |
06 | 其他制造 Other manufacturing |
07 | 印刷流程 Print processes |
08 | 化学流程 Chemical processes |
BRCGS Certification Process
BRCGS Certificate Samples
BRCGS Global Standard FOOD SAFETY ISSUE 9
BRCGS Global Standard PACKAGING MATERIALS ISSUE 7
For more details about BRCGS certification, please contact Overseas Business Department of CQM.
Tel: 010-68708575 (Zhao Fuchai)
Email: zfc@cqm.com.cn