British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification - SCS Global Services

AUDIT PROCESSApplicationÊReview(1-2Êdays)CorrectiveÊActions(ifÊnecessary,ÊupÊtoÊ28Êdays)On-SiteÊAudit(1Ê1/2Êdays)SCOPE OF THE BRC STANDARDThe BRC standard addresses a comprehensive set ofproduct food safety issues as well as the legal and duediligence responsibilities of both the supplier and theretailer.BRC certification requires the adoption andimplementation of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point(HACCP) system, a document and quality managementsystem, and practices and procedures related to factoryenvironmental performance, manufacturing andpersonnel. The BRC Standard for Food Products requiresa scored and graded audit – grade level A, B, or C. Yourgrade determines the frequency of subsequent reviewsrequired to maintain certification.CertificationÊApprovalAuditÊReportUpÊtoÊ6ÊweeksBUNDLE SERVICES FOR GREATER EFFICIENCYAND SAVINGSSCS offers cost-effective bundling of certificationassessments for organizations that need to demonstratecompliance with multiple quality or safety standards.These include SQF Version 7, Tesco Nurture, GlobalGAP(for growers), HACCP, Organic, Fair Trade, and others.TRAININGRenewalÊAudits(varyÊaccordingÊtoÊgradeÊA,ÊBÊorÊC)As a leader in food safety training, SCS offers“Understanding the BRC Issue 6 Food Safety Standard”,a how-to course for production, personnel, technicaland quality managers, consultants, and BRC auditors.CHOOSE SCSSCS Global Services (SCS) has been providing globalleadership in third-party environmental and sustainabilitycertification, auditing, testing, and standards developmentfor nearly 30 years. Our programs span a wide crosssectionof industries beyond food and agriculture,recognizing achievements in green building, productmanufacturing, forestry and fisheries, climate, retail, andmore.2000 Powell Street, Ste. 600, Emeryville, CA 94608 USA | +1.800.326.3228 main | +1.510.452.8001 faxwww.SCSglobalServices.com