{"id":1313,"date":"2025-07-04T14:49:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T06:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/?page_id=1313"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T08:24:50","slug":"brc-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/brc-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"BRCGS Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-merieux-nutrisciences-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\">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<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-experts-can-offer-brcgs-certification-and-auditing-for-the-below-standards\">Our experts can offer BRCGS certification and auditing for the below standards:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-LOGO-Food-Safety-1-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-LOGO-Food-Safety-1-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-LOGO-Food-Safety-1-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-LOGO-Food-Safety-1-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-LOGO-Food-Safety-1-1536x992.png 1536w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-LOGO-Food-Safety-1.png 1726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Storage-and-Distribution-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Storage-and-Distribution-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Storage-and-Distribution-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Storage-and-Distribution-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Storage-and-Distribution-1536x992.png 1536w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Storage-and-Distribution.png 1726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Gluten-Free-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Gluten-Free-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Gluten-Free-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Gluten-Free-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Gluten-Free-1536x992.png 1536w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-Gluten-Free.png 1726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ can certify your compliance with a range of BRCGS programs to prove food operators\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brcgs-food-safety-standard\">BRCGS Food Safety Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ supports numerous businesses annually in achieving and maintaining their BRC Food Certification through a consistent and proactive auditing approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brcgs-storage-amp-distribution-standard\">BRCGS Storage &amp; Distribution Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ verifies through meticulous auditing that your systems effectively manage risk, food safety, and quality responsibilities, ensuring compliance with global standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brcgs-gluten-free-program\">BRCGS Gluten-Free Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-i-choose-a-brcgs-program\">Why should I choose a BRCGS Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo-1536x992.png 1536w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BRC-Logo.png 1726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits of choosing a BRC certification include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced Food Safety and Quality Assurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Recognition and Credibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with GFSI Benchmarking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved Operational Efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased Consumer Confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive Advantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to New Markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous Improvement and Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences Certification LLC is an independent subsidiary of M\u00e9rieux 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)\u00a0and our accreditation scope information can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/register.jasanz.org\/accredited-bodies\/details\/9361e1b7-c9b3-e411-be4f-005056b24e56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here\u00a0<\/a>(Reference 2.14 and 2.20).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#ffffff;color:#444444;padding-top:14px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:16px;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1313_30a731-72 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1313_bea177-9d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Why choose M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ can certify your compliance with a range of BRCGS programs to prove food operators\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1313_be2c50-ac\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How often do businesses need to be audited for BRCGS certification?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BRCGS-certified businesses are typically required to undergo audits annually. However, the frequency may vary depending on the specific BRCGS standard and the company\u2019s performance during audits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1313_102074-14\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can I get started with BRCGS certification through M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get started with BRCGS certification, contact M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences for a consultation. Our team will assess your current practices, provide guidance on the certification process, and outline the steps needed to achieve compliance with BRCGS standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1313_09f07c-27\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can small businesses achieve BRCGS certification?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, small businesses can achieve BRCGS certification. M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ provides tailored support and resources to help smaller organizations understand and meet the requirements, ensuring they can compete in the marketplace with certified quality and safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1313_3a7eee-75\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What should I expect during a BRCGS audit?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a BRCGS audit conducted by M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ, our experienced assessors will thoroughly evaluate your facilities, processes, and documentation against the relevant BRCGS standards. You can expect a detailed review of your food safety management systems, employee training practices, and compliance records. Additionally, our assessors will engage in constructive discussions to identify areas for improvement, providing you with actionable insights to enhance your operations and ensure ongoing compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1313_df2b3e-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What industries benefit from BRCGS certification?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A BRCGS certification enables manufacturers to demonstrate that products are legal, safe and of high quality. Contact us to assist you in choosing the best certificate for your business today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(10,68,121) 0%,rgb(0,171,230) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Find an Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to know how M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences AQ can support you locally? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/locations-opening-hours\/\">View Our Locations in Australia<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Australia-Merieux-NutriSciences-Laboratories-locations-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categorie-template":[2],"folder":[],"class_list":["post-1313","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","categorie-template-service"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"categorie-template":[{"value":2,"label":"service"}]},"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Ashton van den Bergh","author_link":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/author\/ashton\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1313"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3120,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1313\/revisions\/3120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categorie-template","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categorie-template?post=1313"},{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=1313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}