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BRC - FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION

What is BRC?

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.

There are also editions of the standard for food packaging manufacturers, storage and distribution, and now agents and brokers.

The requirements of the standard address the key elements that must be in place for your organization to ensure the production of safe products.

BRC Certification is recognized by GFSI, an important consideration when choosing a certification scheme because many major manufacturers and retailers require a GFSI recognized certification. Other recognized certification schemes include FSSC 22000 and SQF.

Benefits of BRC Certification

Cuts investigation time to a minimum

The management system helps you to reduce food safety breach investigation time.

Customer satisfaction

Deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and a service that is dependable and can be relied on.

Global recognition as a reputable supplier

Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.

Legal compliance

Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.

Ability to win more business

Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so certification opens doors.

Increase market opportunities

Ideal for responding to situations that can compromise the food safety of both products and production processes.

Who can be certified BRC Certification?

Shamkris Group

Agent and Brokers

Shamkris Group

Storage and Distribution

Shamkris Group

Consumer Products

Shamkris Group

Food Retailers

Shamkris Group

Ethical Trade and Responsible

Shamkris Group

Packaging Materials

Shamkris Group

Plant-Based Global Standard

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Food Safety

Document required for BRC Certification

The extent of Documented Information differs as per:

Role of Shamkris and Process of BRC Certification

Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain an accreditation body of success in addition to enhanced performance.

The implementation process is described below:

Time Frame

Task

Process

Day 1

GAP Analysis
Certification Body
Selection
Cost Estimates

Week 1

Developing Documents

Week 4

Implementing Management System

Week 8

Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA

Week 10

Certification Body
Audit
N-C Closing

Week 12

Certification Body

Year on Year

Yearly Compliance

FAQ

The BRC standard has a focus on quality, food safety and legality. The FSSC 22000 targets its focus on food safety and legal compliance.

AA is 5 or less minors. A is between 6 and 10 minors. B is between 11 and 16 minors or 1 major and up to 10 minors. C is between 17 and 24 minors, or 1 major and up to 16 minors, or 2 majors and up to 10 minors.
We are proud to announce that Decacer achieved “AA” grade certification, the highest possible score, at the last programmed audit.

SQF provides extremely useful, free, guides except that occasionally the content is disregarded for audit purposes. BRC tends to adhere more to the classic HACCP references. BRC offers 2 levels for packaging.