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PREPARING FOR A BRC AUDIT
Food Safety EditionBRC Food Safety Standard
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Disclaimer
This white paper is a general guide only and is not endorsed by the BRC Global Standards.You should visit the BRC Global Standards website for up-to-date information relating to BRC Certification.
The information in this white paper is based on information gained through industry experience and relevant sources where referenced.
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Disclaimer 2
Contents 3
About BRC Food Safety 4
The Certification Process 5
Selecting a Certification Body 6
Self Assessment 7
Selecting and Audit Option 8
What You Need - Announced Audit Option 9
What You Need - Unannounced Audit Option 10
What You Need - Global Markets Audit Option 11
Resources 12
About BRC Manager™ 13
Sources 14
CONTENTS
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BRC FOOD SAFETY British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards, Food Safety Standard
The BRC Food Safety Standard helps organisations produce safe and quality products for consumers.The standard is designed for any operation who handles, processes or packs food.
The standard is divided into seven sections:
Customer ConfidenceProvides confidence to your customers regarding your food safety culture.
Why BRC Food Safety Standard?
Cost EffectiveAn easy to follow certification process, with no hidden costs.
Auditors WorldwideHighly trained certification bodies with auditors across the globe.
Technical SupportAn experienced BRC technical team are able to answer any questions.
1. Senior Management Commitment and Continual Improvement
2. The Food Safety Plan (HACCP)
3. Food Safety and Quality Management System
4. Site Standards
5. Product Control
6. Process Control
7. Personnel
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION• Review guidlines from www.brcglobalstandards.com• Select a certification body• Self assessment
AUDITPLANNING
• Select an audit type - Announced, Unnunounced or Global Markets• Select an audit date and provide information to your certification body• Define the audit time based on the BRC calculator
AUDIT
• Opening meeting• Facility and document inspection• Final review by auditor• Closing meeting
NON CONFORMANCE
&CORRECTIVE
ACTION
• Corrective action provided for any non-conformance items• Review by certification body in 14 days
POST AUDIT• Certificate issued• Compliance maintenance and improvement• Schedule next audit date
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CERTIFICATION BODYSelecting your BRC authorised certification body.
Only audits conducted by approved BRC Global Standards certification bodies can be recognised and certified by BRC.
Although the BRC doesn’t select or advise in the selection of certification bodies, the BRC has a detailed directory of authorised bodies: www.brcdirectory.com
The directory lists the performance of the certification bodies, comprising a 5-star rating system assigned to each body based on a number of KPI’s.
When selecting a certification body, decide what needs to be included in your audit. Although most certification bodies can audit your entire site, is important to verify with them prior to scheduling an audit.
Cost
The BRC is not responsible for the cost of the auditor, however the certification body will collect a £185 fee for the BRC.
When selecting a certification body, decide what needs to be included in your audit.
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SELF ASSESSMENTSelf assessment and pre-assessment for BRC compliance.
Internal Self AssessmentSites should adequately prepare themselves for the BRC Standard by conducting a self assessment before their BRC audit.
The BRC website provides a useful Self Assessment Tool in Word format to help sites on their path to BRC certification.
Self Assessment Toolhttp://www.brcglobalstandards.com/Manufacturers/Food/Gettingstarted/Review.aspx
Users of the BRC Manager™ platform have access to paperless internal self assessment templates. http://brcmanager.com
3rd Party Pre-assessmentThe selected Certified Body can conduct a pre-assessment on-site prior to the audit, helping sites prepare for their BRC audit.
This optional preparation can help a site identify nonconformities and correct them prior to their offical BRC audit.
By undertaking a pre-assessment, a site increases the possibility of a higher audit score.
A site can increase the possibility of achieving a higher audit score by conducting a self assessment.
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SELECT AN AUDIT OPTIONSelect the type of audit you wish to schedule
The Announced Audit Programme is available to both existing certified and new sites.
Sites are graded AA, A, B, C, or D depending on nonconformities.
Existing certified sites need to have the previous year’s audit available for the auditor.
A typical audit duration is 2-3 days.
‘...the Standard will ensure your customers have confidence in your food safety program and supply chain management.’ - BRC GLOBAL STANDARDS
The BRC Global Markets option is aimed at small or under development sites, where the full standard is not necessary.
The programme is based on the GFSI Global Markets programme, comprising basic and intermediate levels.
The Unannounced Audit programme is split into 2 options, allowing sites to prove the success of their quality systems.
Sites are graded AA+, A+, B+, C+, or D+ depending on nonconfomities.
Sites not currently certified will need to wait up to 1 year from application date for their audit.
AnnouncedAudit Option
Global MarketsAudit Option
UnannouncedAudit Options 1 and 2
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Key Information Required for Your Announced Audit
� Critical Control Points (CCPs) summary
� Site plan
� List of products
� Organisational chart
� Performance data, quality issues and recent customer complaints
� Production schedule and shift patterns
WHAT YOU NEEDImportant information you will need for your on-site audit.
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Audit Duration 2-3 (8 hour) Days
Announced Audit
The BRC Announced Audit date is agreed upon in advance by the site and the Certification Body.
The site needs to have all appropriate documentation and staff available for the entire audit.
The Audit duration is based on a variety of factors including the number of employees and the size of the facility.
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Key Information Required for Your Unannounced Audit
� Critical Control Points (CCPs) summary
� Site plan
� List of products
� Organisational chart
� Performance data, quality issues and recent customer complaints
� Production schedule and shift patterns
� Details for the Certification Body - Accommodation and site directions
WHAT YOU NEEDImportant information you will need for your on-site audit.
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RISK, COST & WORKLOAD
Audit Duration 2-3 (8 hour) Days
Unannounced Audit
The BRC Unannounced Option 1 is a full audit, comprising the entire standard. Option 2 is a full audit with an additional records-based audit.
The site needs to notify the Certification Body of their intention to remain in the Unannounced Programme within 3 Months of their last audit.
The Audit duration is based on a variety of factors including the number of employees and the size of the facility.
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Key Information Required for Your Global Markets Audit
� Audit level confirmation - Basic or Intermediate
� Critical Control Points (CCPs) summary
� Site plan
� List of products
� Key management contacts
� Performance data
� Production schedule and shift patterns
� Recent issues and complaints
WHAT YOU NEEDImportant information you will need for your on-site audit.
Learn how BRC Manager™ can reduce
RISK, COST & WORKLOAD
Audit Duration 1 (8 hour) Day
Global Markets
The BRC Global Markets programme consists of ‘Basic’ and ‘intermediate’ levels, which are both announced audits.
The Audit duration is based on a variety of factors including the number of employees and the size of the facility.
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RESOURCESResources to help you prepare for a BRC Audit.
Links to helpful resources
� BRC Food Safety: www.brcglobalstandards.com/Manufacturers/Food.aspx
� BRC Audit Duration Calculator: www.brcglobalstandards.com/Portals/0/media/files/download/F038%20%20Audit%20duration%20Calculator%20Final%2030.1.12.pdf
� BRC Food Safety Issue 7: www.brcglobalstandards.com/Manufacturers/Food/FoodIssue7.aspx
� CERT-ID: www.cert-id.com/Certification-Programs/BRC-Certification.aspx
� Understanding the BRC Unannounced Audit Programme: www.brcglobalstandards.com/Portals/0/Uploads/F056%20-%20BRC%20unannounced%20audits%20-%20web%20site%20note.pdf
� Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI): www.mygfsi.com
� BRC Global Standards Twitter Account: www.twitter.com/BRC_Standards
� Official BRC Global Standards LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/groups/4037619
� Nvolve Group™ Blog: http://nvolvegroup.com/blog
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ABOUT BRC MANAGER™Learn how BRC Manager™ can help you reduce risk, cost and workload.
Darren HelsbyUK Training Manager, CSM Bakeries
BRC Manager™ allows us to control all our procedures and with appropriate version control. The platform also allows me to view all the information I need when I need it with very little hassle. The operating teams receive reports at the touch of a button which allows them to successfully deploy staff whilst quickly identifying any training requirements.
Be consistently ready for all your BRC and Customer Unannounced Audits
Reduce your Risk, Costs and Workload with one single platform
Fully hosted solution meaning there are no set up costs
Fully Paperless using Tablets for the capture of Corrective Actions and Signatures
Extensive CIEH Endorsed Course Catalogue
BRC Manager™ is a quality and learning management solution designed for the global food industry, helping organisations reduce their compliance risk, cost and workload.
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Sources
The information in this document has been sourced from a variety of locations including:
BRC Global Standards | Food Safety:
http://ww.brcglobalstandards.com/Manufacturers/Food.aspx
CERT-ID:
http://www.cert-id.com/Certification-Programs/BRC-Certification.aspx
BRC Unannounced Audits:http://www.brcglobalstandards.com/Portals/0/Uploads/F056%20-%20BRC%20unannounced%20audits%20-%20web%20site%20note.pdf
Understanding the BRC Unannounced Audit Programme:http://nvolvegroup.com/blog/the-brc-unannounced-audit-programme
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