BRC Checklist
Senior Management
Has the following been defined:
- Commitment to upholding the standard?
- The company’s commitment to continuous improvement?
- Have clear objectives been defined?
- Is there a management review of the company’s performance against the standard?
- Is there an access version of the standard (either a hard or electrical)?
- Policy requirements with obligation to supply safe, legal, and authentic products?
Organisational Structure
Is there a clear organisational chart and effective lines of communication?
Are employees aware of their responsibilities towards the standard?
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Risk Assessment
Is there a product safety plan which is based on HACCP?
Is there documentation to help prevent/reduce these hazards?
Have all hazards associated with the standard been identified and documented?
Are risk management plans reviewed?
Product Safety & Quality Management
Are the processes and procedures to meet the standard documented?
Are all procedures and instructions able to be understood by all staff?
Is the product safety and quality manual available to the relevant staff?
Document Control
Are you using an effective document control system?
Are genuine records maintained to record and control effective product safety?
Customer Focus & Communication
Are all customer-specific policies/requirements understood and implement by all relevant staff?
Are specific customer policies effectively communicated to the manufacturing, processing, or packaging departments?
Does your company have a system for identifying customer specific requirements?
Internal Audit
Are your internal auditors appropriately trained?
Is there a schedule for internal audits?
Can you verify the effective implementation of product safety and quality management systems?
Specification for Products
Are specifications available for all products?
Are you able to meet customer-specified requirements?
Is information for the safe use of products available to customers?
Are specifications reviewed every three years or when products, packaging, or suppliers change?
Traceability
Are you able to trace all products back to the last manufacturer?
Do your suppliers have an effective traceability system?
Do you test your traceability system?
Are records maintained?
Compliant Handling
Are customer complaints handled effectively?
Are complaints about your suppliers communicated to them and an action plan established?
Is the information gathered from complaints investigated and used to reduce the chances of future complaints?
Corrective & Preventive Actions
Is the information which is gathered from complaints and failures, used to make appropriate corrective actions?
Is there a procedure for completing root cause analysis?
Are there procedures for handling and correcting non-conformities within the scope of the product safety and quality management system?
Control of Non-Conforming Products
Are out-of-specification products managed effectively?
Managing Incidents, Products Withdrawal & Product Recall
Is there an effective plan to ensure a successful recall of products?
Is there documented procedures for managing incidents and potential emergency situations that impact food safety?
Will your certifying body be informed of any product recalls within three days of the recall occurring?
Can subcontractors and suppliers report incidents or emergency situations?
Are your recall procedures tested at least annually?
Supplier and Subcontractor Service Management
Are you able to ensure that products from a supplier are safe?
Do you have an up-to-date list of approved suppliers?
Do you have a supplier approval procedure?
Is there a documented process for the review of manufacturers or packers based on risk?
Management of Service Providers
Do you have systems in place for the approval and monitoring of service providers?
Do you perform reviews of your service providers?
Do your contracts with service providers address safety risks?
Product Security
re security systems in place to protect products from theft, substitution, contamination, or damage while under your control?
Product Inspection & Laboratory
Do you have a product sampling or verification program?
Are laboratory results acted upon accordingly?
Product Legality & Labelling
Do you have procedures & processes in place to ensure all traded products comply with the laws in the country of manufacture and sale?
Product Release & Authority
Do you have product release procedures?
Are vulnerability assessments conducted on all products?
Are systems in place to minimise the risk of trading fraudulent products?
Training
Are staff trained to a competent level to perform their duties?
Do you have a documented training procedure?
Are temporary staff trained to a competent level to perform their duties?
Do you review the competency of your staff?
Product Security
Are security systems in place to protect products from theft, substitution, contamination, or damage while under your control?
Product Inspection & Laboratory
Do you have a product sampling or verification program?
Are laboratory results acted upon accordingly?
Product Legality & Labelling
Do you have procedures & processes in place to ensure all traded products comply with the laws in the country of manufacture and sale?
Product Design & Development
Does your company have product design and development procedures in place for new manufactured product development processes?
Are all new products provided a shelf life via the appropriate tests and documentation?
Does your company ensure all information on the packaging is accurate?
Are all new manufactured products integrated into your HACCP and risk management plan?
Are new products labelled to ensure compliance with the laws of the receiving country?
Product Authenticity
Does your company have systems in place to ensure fraudulent or adulterated products can’t be traded?
Are processes in place to ensure you can access information on historical and developing threats which can effect your supply chain?
Is there a documented fraud mitigation plan for all products which are identified as being potentially vulnerable?
Do you ensure all product descriptions are legal, accurate, and verified?
Are vulnerability tests conducted on all products?
Management of Surplus Products
Are processes in place to ensure suitable surplus products are donated to charity?
Is the brand owner of charity donated products consulted before products are donated?
Are processes in place to ensue non-suitable products are appropriately disposed of?
Product Release
Do you have product release procedures?
Are vulnerability assessments conducted on all products
Are systems in place to minimise the risk of trading fraudulent products?
Product Release
Are staff trained to a competent level to perform their duties?
Do you have a documented training procedure?
Are temporary staff trained to a competent level to perform their duties?
Do you review the competency of your staff?
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What is BRC Certification?
BRC was founded to streamline food safety standards and minimize redundant audits. Recognised as the inaugural food safety standard by the Global Food Safety Initiative in 2000, BRC’s comprehensive framework ensures product integrity, legality, and quality, fostering trust and transparency in the food sector through robust protocols and certifications covering areas such as management commitment, HACCP implementation, and process control
Why Do I Need BRC Certification?
Obtaining certification, particularly BRC certification, is vital for demonstrating quality commitment and meeting market demands, especially in key regions like the EU & UK. Beyond compliance, BRC certification offers concrete benefits such as resilience enhancement, legal compliance, and waste reduction opportunities, all of which contribute to bolstering consumer trust, profitability, and corporate reputation.
What Are The Benefits of Achieving BRC Agents and Brokers Certification?
Embarking on BRC certification parallels a fitness journey – dedication yields rewarding transformation. The level of commitment directly correlates with benefits reaped, evident in operational improvements and increased productivity. Moreover, certification fosters trust, enhances customer confidence, and unlocks opportunities for lucrative partnerships, propelling businesses toward long-term success.
How Can I Get BRC Certified?
Getting a BRC certification is a lot easier than you might think, We take you through the easy audit process from your initial enquiry to the final certification decision.
BRC Certification Throughout Australia
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