The first packaging standard to be recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), BRCGS Packaging Materials is now in its 7th issue and has become the global industry benchmark for packaging excellence.
BRCGS Packaging Materials sets out the requirements for the manufacture of packaging and packaging materials used in food packaging and filling operations and for cosmetics, toiletries and other consumer products and materials.
Certification to the BRCGS Packaging Materials Global Standard helps a site or operation demonstrate they are providing products that are quality assured, legally compliant, and authentic.
The Standard has attained usage worldwide not only by food packaging producers, but also producers of packaging for all applications at all levels of the supply chain for example hygiene-sensitive consumer products such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and single use disposable products such as paper napkins.
Benefits
- Specifies the product safety, quality and operational criteria, so a site or operation can fulfil its obligations, from legal compliance through to protection of the consumer
- As the most established and trusted Global packaging certification programme, BRCGS Packaging Materials is often the preferred choice across brands and specifiers
- Reflects current industry trends and best practice and supports sites to rise to the challenges associated with the sustainability drive, changing packaging technology solutions, allergen management and meeting legal and regulatory requirements
BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7
Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7 was launched in October 2024 and reflects current industry trends and practices, to add value and instill trust for all stakeholders in the industry.
Timeline to transition
There will be a six-month transition period for sites and auditors to review the standard, complete training and prepare before the first audits to Issue 7 commence 28 April, 2025
As a BRCGS Certification Body, Intertek is accredited by UKAS to carry out audits against the Standard for paper, plastics and metal packaging. Get in touch today and let us help you on your journey to certification.
