Dr. Josephine Head British Retail Consortium BRC Global Standards Dr. Josephine Head British Retail Consortium

Global Standard for Food Safety ‘A worldwide Standard of choice’ BRC Global Standards Global Standard for Food Safety ‘A worldwide Standard of choice’

BRC Global Standards What is the BRC? The BRC is the leading Trade Association representing UK and International Retailers. The BRC is now in its 10th year . One of the key objectives was to provide a robust independent alternative to individual retailer customers developing, maintaining and resourcing their own ‘due diligence’

Global coverage of Certification Bodies BRC Global Standards Global coverage of Certification Bodies 110 Certification Bodies approved by the BRC Operating from 300 offices in 73 countries

Worldwide certification – over 12,000 suppliers BRC Global Standards Worldwide certification – over 12,000 suppliers Supplier certifications by country – top ten Will come to the Pakistan picture later

What is the BRC Global Standard scheme? A market leading, third party certification scheme that specifies safety and quality criteria for the manufacture, packaging and storage and distribution of food and non-food products Since then ,it has become widely accepted in the UK supply chain as a pre-requisite to trade , across all stakeholder groups.

BRC Global Standards BRC Global Standards

BRC Guidelines Product Recall Traceability Complaint Handling BRC Global Standards BRC Guidelines Product Recall Traceability Complaint Handling Internal Audit Pest Control Foreign Body Detection Fresh Produce There are 7 ‘how to’ guidelines. These provide Best Practice advice for help in meeting the standards and win or maintain business.

Manufacturer benefits BRC Global Standards Manufacturer benefits Provides a passport for International Trade Global exposure for brands and products Use of BRC Global Standards logo Discounted training courses and publications

BRC Global Standards Retailer recognition Wal-Mart Metro Coles Tesco Sainsbury’s

Customer benefits 24/7 interactive database of suppliers BRC Global Standards Customer benefits 24/7 interactive database of suppliers Immediate access to audit data for own suppliers Reports on own suppliers’ performance Performance monitoring of CBs

BRC Global Standards Export/Import BRC Certification provides a (Passport) for International Trade EU/ UK Imports (VISA) EU wide legislation Onus on importer Requirements available on http://www.food.gov.uk/imports ECRM (Ticket) www.ECRM-Online.com BRC/ECRM Collaboration- Bring together buyers and suppliers throughout the world in order to facilitate the purchasing and supply process. ECRM is the industry leader in business planning, marketing and event management. ECRM website houses an electronic catalogue of over 200,000 products from 1,800 suppliers and numerous web-based tools that facilitate collaborative planning between retailers and manufacturers

Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 BRC Global Standards Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Published January 2008 Reflects a Global Supply Chain BRC Issue 4: Benchmarked against ISO22000 & IFS v5 as a basis for continual improvement Version 5 has recently been published after major revision developed by Working Groups of experts across all stakeholders- By the Industry For the Industry. In recognition of an increasingly global supply chain, the standard has dropped its Britishness and retail foci. Has clearer and more detailed requirements Greater focus on analysis of potential hazards New specially designed training courses

Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Requirements BRC Global Standards Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Requirements Senior Management Commitment HACCP Food Safety & Quality Management System Site standards Product Control Process Control Personnel It is founded on 2 key principles: 1)_Senior management commitment – without which any food safety management system is worthless 2) HACCP – Internationally recognised food safety management principles 3) Policies and Manual; i.e. Standard Stuff e.g. Organisation (Structure & responsibility); Internal Audit; Document Control ; Traceability/ withdrawal/recall; Complaints; Purchasing; Customer Focus 4)General GMP on premises including focus on security (cf. bio security/ terrorism and theft) & chemical and physical product contamination control 5) Product development (N.B. Most common reason for issues); special handling requirements – increased focus on allergens and Identity Preserved Materials (Food Fraud BIG BUSINESS); foreign body detection, packaging, inspection and laboratory testing. 6) Control of operations; Quantity control; Calibration 7) Training; personal hygiene, protective clothing, access & movement

Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Fundamentals BRC Global Standards Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Fundamentals Senior Management Commitment and continual improvement Food Safety Plan Internal Audits Corrective and Preventive action Traceability Layout, Product Flow and Segregation Handling requirements for Specific Materials Control of operations Training Product certification depends on continued compliance and certain requirements have been designated FUNDAMENTAL. These relate to aspects that are crucial to the establishment and operation of a robust food quality and safety operation. 9 Fundamental clauses have been identified. 1)_Senior management commitment – without which any food safety management system is worthless 2) Speaks for itself! Greater focus on identifying the potential hazards – not just microbiological 3) Reviewing ongoing performance and 4) correcting it- should also speak for itself 5) A legal requirement- without it comes the lack of ability to effectively withdraw or recall harmful material from the supply chain 6) Speaks for itself! 7)Increased focus on allergens and Identity Preserved Materials (Food Fraud BIG BUSINESS) 8) Control of operations ( System must be embedded in what happens/ System must be reflected in practice)- Are you doing what you said you were doing 9) Training -

Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Merits BRC Global Standards Global Standard For Food Safety Issue 5 Merits Basis for GFSI Benchmark First Standard Approved by GFSI Product Categories Product/process technology based Linked to fields of audit & auditor competency Standardised Report Format Auditor Qualifications GFSI is the International Benchmarking process for Food Safety Management Systems, providing cost efficiency through common acceptance of GFSI recognised standards. The BRC standard provided the basis for development of the GFSI benchmark. Not surprisingly, it was the first food safety standard to be approved by GFSI.

Supporting the BRC Standard BRC Global Standards Supporting the BRC Standard BRC International Technical Team Global Customer Support Strong Management of Standards Global Standards Directory (www.brcdirectory.com) BRC Global Training (www.brctraining.com) Technical Team: NUMBERS Global Customer Support: Strong Management of Standards?- Technical Governance & Strategy Committee– minimum review every 3 years. Membership? Global Standards Directory: Online searchable directory

The BRC Technical Services Team BRC Global Standards The BRC Technical Services Team

BRC Training BRC Global Standards ‘ The Standard on its own is basically a book. It is the BRC training courses and the technical competency of the suppliers that bring that book to life and ensure that the standards required are actually implemented on the production floor’ Dr Geoff Spriegel, BRC Director of Global Standards and Technical Services.

BRC Training Key Features Courses (Food Safety) BRC Global Standards BRC Training Key Features High Quality Content Trainers are industry experts Flexible, innovative & fun Highly interactive Courses (Food Safety) Implementation (2 day) 3rd Party Auditor (1 or 4day) Intermediate HACCP (2 day) Approved Training Providers None on the database for Pakistan ‘ Pick and Mix’ Bespoke Courses Business opportunity to be an ATP!?

5 key reasons to choose BRC Certification BRC Global Standards 5 key reasons to choose BRC Certification

Confidence Developed and driven by UK and international retailers BRC Global Standards Confidence Developed and driven by UK and international retailers Rigorous and detailed Tried and trusted Database of BRC certificated suppliers Global - 90 countries Widely used by Food Businesses throughout the global supply chain

Credibility 10th anniversary BRC Global Standards Credibility 10th anniversary Original GFSI benchmark document based on BRC Food Standard First Standard in the world to be approved by GFSI Supported by expert International Technical Committees

Consistency Global training infrastructure Guidelines BRC Global Standards Consistency Global training infrastructure Guidelines 80+ Approved Training Providers Highly skilled, multi-lingual team Tried and tested BRC learning content Standardized audit reports 17 translations

BRC Global Standards Competence Robust performance monitoring assessment tools for certification bodies Established and transparent complaints procedure Rigorous requirements for the competence, qualifications and experience of auditors Auditors registered on central database

Cost BRC Global Standards Easy to follow process Frequency of audit based on performance Cost effective certification Standard £90 (= 12,000 Rupee) Training (advised – not compulsory) Audit (cost agreed with Certification Body Administration fee £75 p.a. (=10,076 Rupee)

A Comparison with BRC Standards BRC Global Standards A Comparison with BRC Standards What about …… ISO 22000 - A good Standard with good principles but :- Less prescriptive – more room for error and interpretation providing issues of consistency. No single defined reporting format Looser requirements on auditor competency Intermediate surveillance audits No central management by standard owner. Long review process – less responsive to change? Not currently recognised by retailers or GFSI.

A Comparison with BRC Standards BRC Global Standards A Comparison with BRC Standards What about …… IFS Preferred audit standard with French and German retailers Very similar standard to BRC in terms of audit requirements. Recognised by GFSI But …….. Not widely recognised in the UK Certificates issued based on corrective action plans rather than evidence does not give same level of due diligence

The Certification Process National Accreditation Body BRC Global Standards The Certification Process National Accreditation Body Approves BRC Standard Certification Body Audits Suppliers

Where are we in Pakistan? BRC Global Standards Where are we in Pakistan? National Accreditation Body - Pakistan National Accreditation Council Certification Bodies – SGS (Pakistan) PVT Limited, QA International Certification and Bureau Veritas Certification Certificated Suppliers – Rahman Enterprises, Bismillah Textiles Limited, Tetra Pak, Anam Enterprises and others Under the C in Council- 2nd line

6 steps to certification BRC Global Standards 6 steps to certification

Obtain a copy of the BRC Global Standard from BRC Global Standards 1. Getting started Obtain a copy of the BRC Global Standard from www.brcbookshop.com

2. Select a BRC approved Certification Body BRC Global Standards 2. Select a BRC approved Certification Body SGS (Pakistan) PVT Limited QA International Certification Bureau Veritas Certification www.brcglobalstandards.com

3. Attend an approved BRC Training Courses BRC Global Standards 3. Attend an approved BRC Training Courses Courses available: Introduction to the Global Standard for Food Safety Global Standard for Food Safety Conversion from Issue 4 to Issue 5 How to Implement the Standard Third Party Auditor Training Handling Allergen Containing Materials Incident Management Workshop Intermediate HACCP www.brctraining.com

4. Self Assessment Carry out a Gap Analysis Corrective actions BRC Global Standards 4. Self Assessment Carry out a Gap Analysis Corrective actions Arrange audit

BRC Global Standards 5. Complete the audit Audits cover all requirements of the standard and take 1.5 to 2 days on site Any non conformities must be closed before the certificate is issued Certificates are graded A to C Re-audits 12 monthly grades A and B

6. Gain registration to the BRC Global Standards Directory A global database of BRC certificated suppliers developed to provide information to users and to improve the management of the Global Standards scheme, adding value for all stakeholders www.brcdirectory.com

‘A worldwide Standard of choice’ BRC Global Standards Global Standard for Food Safety ‘A worldwide Standard of choice’ First Standard to be approved by GFSI

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