Dr Geoff Spriegel

Director

of BRC Global Standards

Member Services BRC Trading Ltd

Certification Scheme

Publications

Training

Events

Government Lobbying

Policy

Media Representatives

The leading Trade Association for retailers

BRC Global Standards Team

Geoff SpriegelDirector of Global Standards

David BrackstonSenior Technical Services Manager

John CormodeCEO BRC Trading

Stephen BoobyerCommercial Director

Anthony HarrisonDirectory Manager

Linda CraneTechnical Manager forConsumer Products

Matthew PerryCustomer Services Co-ordinator

Karen BettsCompliance Manager

Bernadica LairdChris Kendall

Franziska Frimberger

Azin ParsaHead of Training & Directory Services

Jackie BartliffTraining Co-ordinator

Nigel ScottMarketing Manager

David MorrisPublications Manager

Managing the Standards

All governed by agreed terms of reference

Governance & Strategy CommitteeBRC members and international representatives

Define policy & oversee progress

Technical Advisory Committees

One for each Standard

• Retailers and other stakeholders• Production & review of Standards• Interpretation issues• Review training materials

Certification Body Co-operation groups

BRC ExecutiveGlobal Standards Team

User Feedback

N American TAC Committee

Retailers:SobeysWal-MartLoblaw

Restaurants:NRAMcdonaldsUS Food Service

Producers:UnileverConagraKraftUnited Fresh FoodLand O LakesDelmonteThe Coca-Cola CompanyMaple LeafAmerican Meat Institute

Associations:Seafood Products Association

Certification Bodies:NSFAIBQMI/SAI Global

Managing each Step of the Accredited Certification Process

Standard owner BRC

Accreditation body

Certification Body

Manufacturer

Examples:

Example:

QMI

ISA CERT

The Suite of BRC Global Standards

Consumer Products

FoodPackaging

Storage & Distribution

Why BRC Standards?

Requested by manufacturing chain to:

• Reduce number of audits

• Cover their needs – brand protection

• Remove competitive element from product safety

• Base Practice & Continual Improvement

• All aspects of supply chain

Heritage of the BRC Global Standards

Issue 5 BRC Global Standard for Food Safety published

Before 1996 1998 2000 2008

BRC becomes the first standard

approved by GFSI

Brand owners join to create a

common standard for food – BRC

Brand owners inspect their own

suppliers

BRC Global Standard for FoodCurrent Global Position

Countries – Top 10

United Kingdom – 37.1%

Italy – 13.4%

Netherlands – 10.2%

Spain – 8.3%

France – 8.5%

Germany – 6.1%

China – 5.4%

Belgium – 5.1%

Ireland – 3.1%

Poland 2.8%Country Volume

United Kingdom 3790

Italy 1364

Netherlands 1045

France 872

Spain 850

Germany 622

China 547

Belgium 516

Ireland 318

Poland 291

Standard Contents

• Product Safety, Quality and Legality

• Risk and hazard based

• Does not cover

– Environmental management systems

– Social accountability or fair trade

– Occupational Health & Safety

– Pre-farm gate

Providing a chain of Certification.

Managing Food safety risks on the farm and at harvest - Pesticide residues - Pathogens

Setting best Agricultural practice

Managing food safety and quality at the Pack House

Ensuring traceability

Preserving product integrity

Ensuring product quality and safety during storage and Distribution

BRC GLOBAL STANDARD FOR FOOD SAFETY

BRC GLOBAL STANDARD STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION

Food Standard Structure

1. Senior Management Commitment and Continual Improvement

2. The Food Safety Plan – HACCP3. Food Safety and Quality Management System4. Site Standards5. Product Control6. Process Control 7. Personnel

Covered by 326 individual requirements

How the Scheme Operates 10 ‘fundamental’ requirements:• Management Commitment• HACCP• Internal Audits • Corrective Action• Traceability• Layout• Hygiene• Allergens• Control of Operations• Training

Optional Unannounced Audits

Certification Process

Successful Audit

• Standardised report format

• BRC recognised certificate

• Inclusion on Directory

• Use of Logo

Consistency Certification Bodies

• Clear rules for the operation of the Standards

• Surveillance Monitoring of Performance

• Communication

• Complaints Investigation

Consistency Auditors

• Auditor Requirements tightened - minimum numbers of audits

• Auditor Registration

• Standardisation of Training

Supporting the Standards• Customer Service Hotline Matthew Perry answering

telephone & email queries

• Development of Local Links

• Training Programmes

• Guidelines

• 13 Translations

• FAQ and information on website

Training CoursesSuite of training courses to help global suppliers implement the requirements of the Global Standards

BRC training courses will:

• Ensure companies are informed about how to implement the Standards• Prepare for their audit• Help them achieve and maintain certification• Provide in-depth guidance on implementing up to date best practice on technical issues

www.brcdirectory.com

Directory Developments

To be the Standard of ChoiceMost appropriate to market requirements

• Content• Simple Certification process

User friendly – prompt communication and issue resolution

Trusted• Management of Certification Bodies and auditors

Future Objectives

THANK YOU

For Information please visit:

www.brcglobalstandards.com