What is the latest BRC version?
Food Safety Issue 8
On August 1, 2018, BRC published the much-awaited BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8. This new version of the standard will replace Issue 7 after a six month transition phase. Therefore, certification to Issue 8 commences from February 1, 2019.
What is global standard for Food Safety?
The Global Standard Food Safety has been developed to specify the safety, quality and operational criteria required to be in place within a food manufacturing organisation to fulfil obligations with regard to legal compliance and protection of the consumer.
How do I get GFSI certified?
Here is a brief summary of the steps.
- Select a Standard to become Certified to.
- Get trained on the requirements.
- Implement the food safety management system and document your processes.
- Be audited by a certification body and receive your certification.
Is BRC GFSI certified?
BRC is an international Food Safety Management Systems standard, and is one of the GFSI recognized certification schemes. It contains requirements for food processors to follow to build an effective food safety management system. Other recognized certification schemes include FSSC 22000 and SQF.
What is GFSI certificate?
Retailers and other buyers around the world trust GFSI-recognised certification as a mark of the highest standards in food safety, allowing food businesses that hold these certificates to access all corners of the global market.
Is ISO 22000 recognized by GFSI?
The certification scheme comprising ISO 22000 and ISO/TS 22002-1 and overseen by The Foundation for Food Safety Certification is known as Food Safety System Certification 22000 or FSSC 22000. GFSI recognizes ISO 22000/ISO 22002-1 as an equivalent with other sector specific standards e.g. IFS, GlobalGAP, and BRC.
What is a GFSI certificate?
What is the difference between BRC and ISO 22000?
The BRC standard has a focus on quality, food safety and legality. The FSSC 22000 targets its focus on food safety and legal compliance.
How can I get GFSI?