The BRCGS is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized scheme. The popular Standard is accepted as a benchmark for food safety worldwide, and is often a core requirement of the supplier approval process for food retail and manufacturing.

This virtual BRCGS auditor course delivered by BSI is designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.

Course Aim

This course has been designed to provide knowledge and skills required to undertake audits in accordance with the BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Packaging Materials Issue 6.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Identify the aims and benefits of an BRCGS audit
• Interpreted BRCGS protocol and requirements for audit application
• Plan, conduct and report auditing activities that add real value
• Build stakeholder confidence by managing processes in line with the latest requirements
  

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard 
• Identify what is required to comply with the requirements of the Standard
• Prepare for an audit to the Standard
• Explain the protocol for audits to the Standard

Who should attend?

New BRCGS auditors who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification; consultants; and technical and quality managers from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the BRCGS audit process.

Course Duration

2 days

How will I learn?

Your learning shall be supported and accelerated by one of BSI’s competent and experienced trainers.

What will I gain?

Upon completion, you will be awarded with a certificate of attendance. This course is part of the BRC Global Standards Professional recognition programme.

Prerequisites

A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential. Delegates should download and read a copy of the Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 6 before attending this course. The Standard is available from www.brcgsbookshop.com from August 2019.

Further Information

Detailed course notes are provided

Related Training

You may also be interested in attending our BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 6 Sites training courses.

Course Materials

Soft Copy: You will receive an email prior to the course with instructions on how to access the online Student Handbook, which can be viewed, downloaded or printed.

NOTE: Copies of the standards are not included in the class fee.

BSI will make reasonable efforts to have loaner copies available for use during the class, but students are encouraged to have their own copy. Soft copies of the digital loaner standard cannot be printed or downloaded.

Course Logistics

If your class is Live Online:

• Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.
• Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.
• ALL course times shown are US EASTERN TIME.

If your class is In-person :

• You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you to class.
• Please bring a picture ID such as a driver's license, passport, or work badge to class for verification purposes.

*Session lengths could vary depending on amount of class discussion.