BRC Global Standard for Food Safety

Global Standards Food Safety, Issue 7 – Third Party Auditor

This course for new auditors has been extended to 5 days to allow time for the inclusion of the soft skills that auditors will be tested for by GSFI. It will provide an understanding of the Standard in terms of the new protocol and requirements as well as how to apply them in audit situation. As well as providing an in-depth guide to the requirements of the Standard, delegates will also learn how to undertake a BRC audit, including the planning and reporting of the audit.

Global Standards Food Safety, Issue 7 – Understanding the Requirements

This course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent. Delegate will also learn how certificated audits against the Standard operate including closing the audit, corrective actions and certificate issue.

Issue 7 – Implementing the Standards

This course is designed to shorten the learning curve and assist previously uncertified site management teams with an initial approach and understanding for how to implement the Standard requirements. This approach starts with some basic project discussion including organization of documentation (3.1) and assignment of key activities responsibilities (1.2.1). Each requirement will be addressed either by discussion questions or exercises.

Conversion from Issue 6 to 7 – 1-day course for Manufacturers

This course will provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of the revisions to the format and content of the Standard and includes particular reference to the changes in response to the issues and concerns of the food industry. The course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to successfully implement the Standard on-site.

Conversion from Issue 6 to 7 – 2-day course for Auditors

This course will provide existing auditors with details of the changes to format and content of the Standard and a review of audit protocol and BRC Global Standards expectations. It includes particular reference to the changes in response to the issues and concerns of the food industry and from extensive consultation with retailers, trade associations and manufacturers. This will also be an opportunity to address issues regarding the calibration of auditors to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of audits against the Standard.