Whether you’re anxiously awaiting your first audit, or just starting out your certification journey, it’s important to understand the BRCGS grading system. Obtaining a good certification grade is critical as it shows that you’re meeting … Read more
BRCGS Agents & Brokers Issue 3: What You Need to Know
A new issue of BRCGS Agents & Brokers was published in October 2021. As usual, there is a period of transition until full implementation is required. Issue 2 is still currently the valid version of … Read more
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: What You Need to Know
As announced in 2021, BRCGS has now introduced a new issue of the Food Safety Standard. Please keep checking this page for the latest updates and news on the standard as we are continuously reviewing … Read more
New Calorie Labelling Regulations: What You Need to Know
From April 2022 onwards, large businesses will have to display calorie information on their food labels and menus in England. We’ve put together this short, easy-to-read guide to help you navigate through the upcoming changes. … Read more
BRCGS Packaging Materials: Certification Success Stories 2021
The BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard provides a robust framework for the accreditation of companies that supply packaging to food producers as well for other applications across all levels of the supply chain. Widely recognised around … Read more
BRCGS is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary
A widely recognised organisation, BRCGS (previously BRC) has been protecting the global supply chain since 1996. Initially set up to reduce audit duplication by UK retailers, BRCGS now operates the most rigorous third-party certification scheme … Read more
The NEW Salsa Standard: Brokers, Storage & Distribution
Great news: SALSA’s certification scheme is now available for those involved in the brokerage, storage and distribution of food products. Launched in June 2021, the new SALSA standard is a great certification solution for smaller … Read more
5 Key Food Safety Facts Worth Knowing
Food safety refers to the practices used to ensure food is safe to eat; from preparation and distribution to storage and beyond. It concerns all the steps involved in preventing food-borne illnesses. Following proper food … Read more
Why Are Risk Assessments Important?
It’s important for any business to conduct risk assessments to keep both people and assets protected. But how exactly are they carried out, and what does the law require you to do? In this article, … Read more
What is a Food Safety Management System?
A food safety management system (FSMS) is defined as ‘a systematic approach to controlling food safety hazards within a food business in order to ensure that food is safe to eat’. It’s essentially a documented … Read more