Interpreting the BRC Global Food Standard
Course Overview:
This Course, previously called “How to Implement the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 5” has been completely revised with all new material and new emphasis on important aspects of interpreting the Standard.
Who Should Attend?
- Production site Technical and Quality Managers
- Certification Body Personnel
- Consultants
- Anyone dealing with the implementation and auditing of the Standard
Auditors: For those wishing to be registered BRC auditors and who have the other necessary qualifications and experience such as an IRCA Lead Assessor qualification, but not the BRC How to Interpret the Global Standard for Food Safety Course, successful completion of this course will be necessary as part of their basic requirement.
Production site Technical and Quality Personnel: This course will explain how to understand the Standard and what you will need to do to prepare for your audit.
Previous Knowledge:
A technical and working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and the principles of HACCP is expected. A good technical knowledge of the industry is essential.
Benefits to your organisation:
- Gain an understanding of the section on “How to Gain Certification” which includes vital aspects and demands for Certification Bodies, Auditors and Manufacturers
- Gain an in-depth and practical understanding of the Standard’s Requirements
- Formally develop and implement a practical documented system to comply with the Standard’s requirements
- Gain confidence in auditing and report writing
- Understand how certificated audits against the Standard operate and how audits should be conducted
Tutors will focus on:
- How Certification Bodies work and their relationship with the BRC
- Scope and Structure of the Standard
- The protocol and certification process
- Interpretation and guidelines
- An in-depth review of the Standard’s requirement clauses
- Dealing with non conformities
- Report writing
- Interactive workshops with case studies
The course includes a written examination