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Merieux NutriSciences AQ is an accredited certification body with a team of expert auditors ready to support your business through audit assessment to meet BRCGS Global Standards Certification
BRCGS for Food Safety was created to establish a standard for due diligence and supplier approval. The scheme was the first standard to be benchmarked and recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Certification to the BRCGS for Food Safety enables manufacturers to showcase the sustainability of their Food Safety System. Its comprehensive scope of product safety areas, as well as its focus on legal and due diligence responsibilities, can provide confidence to both suppliers and buyers.
Our experts can offer BRCGS certification and auditing for the below standards:
Mérieux NutriSciences AQ can certify your compliance with a range of BRCGS programs to prove food operators’ level of competence in safety management across the whole food supply chain. Our auditors are highly skilled BRCGS Professionals. With a combined audit experience of over 50 years, they provide a depth of knowledge of the program.
BRCGS Food Safety Standard
The BRCGS Food Safety Standard outlines essential requirements for food manufacturers and food service businesses seeking certification. This standard covers comprehensive food safety and quality requirements, ensuring that organizations meet high benchmarks. Mérieux NutriSciences AQ supports numerous businesses annually in achieving and maintaining their BRC Food Certification through a consistent and proactive auditing approach.
BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard
BRCGS for Storage and Distribution is designed to establish best practice requirements for the maintenance of product safety and quality during the Storage and Distribution of products. It is applicable for food products, consumer products, and packaging materials. Mérieux NutriSciences AQ verifies through meticulous auditing that your systems effectively manage risk, food safety, and quality responsibilities, ensuring compliance with global standards.
BRCGS Gluten-Free Program
Gluten-free products are critical to many consumers. The BRCGS Gluten-Free Program provides food manufacturers with certification that demonstrates their commitment to allergen and food safety compliance. This certification not only adds consumer confidence but also ensures that products meet stringent gluten-free standards through an independent assessment.
Why should I choose a BRCGS Program?
The BRC certification framework has become a requirement by 70% of the top 10 global retailers and 50% of the top 25 manufacturers. Obtaining a BRCGS certificate opens new market entries for businesses to expand and grow. Implementing BRCGS practices provides manufacturers with a robust framework to effectively manage product safety, ensure compliance with industry regulations and legislation, and propel their businesses forward. By adhering to BRCGS standards, companies can enhance their safety protocols, meet stringent regulatory requirements, and achieve operational excellence, thereby gaining a competitive edge and driving growth.
Benefits of choosing a BRC certification include:
- Enhanced Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Global Recognition and Credibility
- Compliance with GFSI Benchmarking
- Improved Operational Efficiency
- Increased Consumer Confidence
- Competitive Advantage
- Access to New Markets
- Continuous Improvement and Support
Mérieux NutriSciences Certification LLC is an independent subsidiary of Mérieux NutriSciences global that was established to provide clients with certification to many internationally recognized schemes. We are accredited through the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) and our accreditation scope information can be found here (Reference 2.14 and 2.20).
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