Our BRCGS compliance certification is an independent audit against the published BRCGS Food Safety requirements, with a USGSR Certificate of Compliance.
This is a compliance certification issued by US Global Standards Registrars. It is not a certificate issued by a BRCGS-approved certification body, is not listed in the BRCGS Directory, and is not GFSI-recognized. If your customer requires a BRCGS certificate, please confirm this before applying.
What We Audit
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Senior management commitment | Food safety culture plan, management review |
| HACCP plan | Hazard analysis, CCPs, validation |
| Quality management system | Specifications, supplier approval, traceability, complaints |
| Site standards | Layout, segregation, cleaning, pest control, foreign-body controls |
| Product and process control | Labeling, allergens, authenticity, process controls |
| Personnel | Training, hygiene, protective clothing |
Limitations
- No BRCGS grade and no BRCGS Directory listing.
- Not GFSI-recognized.
- May not be accepted where a BRCGS certificate is required.
The Certification Process
- Application: share your scope, sites and headcount; we confirm the route and audit time.
- Proposal and agreement: written proposal and certification agreement.
- Stage 1 audit: documentation and readiness review.
- Stage 2 audit: on-site evaluation of implementation and effectiveness.
- Certification decision: made by a competent reviewer who was not on the audit.
- Surveillance and recertification: annual surveillance, recertification every three years.