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BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9

Understand, implement and audit the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9.

Advanced5 daysEnglish or ArabicGFSI Standards

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Course overview

This in-depth course explains the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 in terms of its protocol, requirements and how to audit it effectively. Delegates learn how to plan, conduct and report a BRCGS audit, and practise the auditor competency skills required of GFSI scheme auditors.

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Delegates must have prior working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing in the relevant manufacturing sector, and must have completed a HACCP course of at least two days. Read the Standard, a free download from the BRCGS Store, before the course. It is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Understand the background and benefits of the Global Standard for Food Safety
  2. 02Relate BRCGS to ISO and other GFSI-benchmarked standards
  3. 03Know the fundamental clauses and statements of intent
  4. 04Apply BRCGS audit methodology, including enrolment and unannounced audits
  5. 05Close audits, manage corrective actions and understand certification

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    The Standard and its background
    • Benefits of the Global Standard for Food Safety
    • Relationship with ISO and GFSI schemes
    • Fundamental clauses and statements of intent
  2. Day 2
    Requirements in depth
    • Senior management commitment and food safety culture
    • Food safety plan (HACCP)
    • Site standards and product control
  3. Day 3
    Process control and personnel
    • Process control and validation
    • Personnel and high-risk zones
    • Production risk zones
  4. Day 4
    Audit methodology
    • Audit protocol and audit options
    • Enrolment programme and unannounced audits
    • Planning and conducting the audit
  5. Day 5
    Reporting and certification
    • Closing the audit and non-conformities
    • BRCGS Directory and certificates
    • Certification body compliance monitoring
    • Examination

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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites?

Working knowledge of quality management and auditing in food manufacturing, plus a HACCP course of at least two days.

Can I register directly with BRCGS?

Yes. You can also book through the BRCGS website for the city of your choice.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

Reviews

“Thank you for the excellent service again as always. BEMCON provide a friendly and professional service every time we carried out training for our food outlets. BEMCON trainers are friendly, very professional mentors and deliver quality training. The whole process is a breeze and everyone is helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend BEMCON to anyone.”
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Where this course runs

RiyadhJeddahLive Online

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