BRC Packaging

The BRC Packaging Certification has been designed by the BRC and the Institute of packaging to provide a technical standard for manufacturers producing packaging materials for all types of products, on any level.

The standard looks to implement effective systems and procedures to ensure the quality of packaging for food and non-food use.

Since its launch in 2001, the standard has gained approval from many major retailers and packaging businesses across the world. 

A BRC Packaging certification demonstrates to potential and current customers that your business operates to a globally recognised standard of quality for packaging.

This certification provides customers with confidence in the safety of your operation and can prove compliance with supplier approval processes.

The BRC Packaging Standard is the first packaging standard to be recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarking committee. As a result, over 3,500 suppliers in over 80 countries have chosen to be certificated to this scheme.

For packaging businesses looking to grow their business and attract new clients, a BRC certification can open up conversations with potential clients looking for suppliers that meet the requirements of their supplier approval process.

• Globally recognised packaging certification scheme
• Increased market access and new business opportunities
• Compliance with regulatory and GFSI requirements
• Protects your business and increases customer trust
• Gives your business a competitive edge

The packaging standard is suitable for any manufacturers of packaging or packaging materials, such as:

• Producers who manufacture raw materials for use in packaging
• Production of packaging materials for conversion of printing
• Supplying materials from stock where additional processing or repacking occurs
• Packaging manufacturers who also manufacture consumer disposable goods such as paper plates

The packaging certification covers the following modules:

• Glass manufacture and forming
• Paper making and conversion
• Metal forming
• Rigid plastics forming
• Flexible plastics manufacturing
• Other manufacturing
• Print processes
• Chemical processes

Our approach to BRCGS Consultancy is to work closely with our clients to develop practical, tailored routes to compliance. We work hard to create optimised solutions that guide clients to certification without excessive costs.

The route to the globally reconised packaging certification usually begins with a gap analysis and report of existing systems and issues, which will assess the current level of compliance. The gap analysis is comprehensive and detailed, covering paperwork systems, personnel requirements, the fabrication process, and more.

We can help you throughout the whole process with a range of services such as on-site audits, system implementation, training, and development of effective safety management systems. Whatever stage of the certification process you’re at, we can provide specialist support and advice.

Here are some of our client success stories of 2022 for BRCGS Packaging Materials:

• Siva Group – AA grade
• Labelnet – improved their grade from B to A
• Compliance Labelling Solutions – A grade
• Flexopack – A grade

For more information on how your business can achieve a BRC Certification for packaging materials, submit your details below or contact us on 08450 267 745.