BRCGS Food Safety Certification

Achieve BRCGS Food Safety Certification and set your food business apart by demonstrating excellence in food safety management.

What is the BRCGS?

The BRCGS - Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (formerly BRC) Food Safety standard is the leading Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme, and the most widely accepted by specifiers, brands and retailers, adopted by over 28,000 sites in 130+ countries. Food hygiene audits to this standard help manufacturers ensure the safe delivery of food, whilst demonstrating added confidence for customers and other stakeholders.

The BRCGS Food Safety standard provides a framework for food manufacturers to achieve the highest levels of safety, covering a wide range of areas including HACCP, traceability and quality.

What are the benefits of BRCGS Food Safety Certification?

Independent research, carried out by the University of Birkbeck, demonstrates that organisations operating to BRCGS standards improve food safety, operational efficiency, commercial growth, improved profitability and broad-based innovation.

1. Enhanced food safety and quality
2. Operate in line with legal requirements and global food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GFSI)
3. Improved Brand Reputation & Consumer Trust
4. Expanded Market Access
5. Drive operational efficiency and cost savings
6. Stronger Supplier Relationships
7. Competitive Advantage

Who needs BRCGS certification?

BRCGS Certification is essential for food manufacturers, packaging producers, storage and distribution providers, retailers, and suppliers who need to demonstrate compliance with global safety and quality standards.

Let us help you on your journey to certification

Intertek is an accredited Global BRCGS Certification Body which means you can trust in our experts to provide the best support on your journey to certification. Following the SAI Global acquisition in 2021, we have further extended our reach and expertise in the food sector, offering assurance services across the food supply chain, from farm to plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Firstly, you need to understand the requirements by purchasing or downloading the Global Standard you're interested in from the BRCGS Bookshop, then consider attending a training course to fill in any knowledge gaps. Meanwhile get in touch with our helpful client services team who will be happy to talk through the process and timelines.

A: The cost of obtaining certification depends on several factors, such as the complexity of your operation and the current state of your food safety management systems. Please get in touch and would be happy to discuss your requirements and provide a quote.

A: Any business working in food manufacturing, storage and distribution of food products, food packaging, or a food agent and broker may choose to work towards a BRCGS certification.

A: BRCGS is a Global Standard recognised and accepted in more than 130 countries.

A: Yes, we have a range of food safety and BRCGS courses from Foundation through Internal and Lead Auditor.

The BRCGS Standards

BRCGS' Global Standards cover key core issues and certification themes pertaining to industry challenges. Intertek can audit to many of these standards including: