BRCGS strengthens the value of its certification programmes
BRCGS has been accepted to join the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) as an Association Member.
The IAF is a global association of accreditation bodies and other organisations involved in the fields of management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation and verification. Representing organisations from over 100 economies, IAF works to promote the acceptance of certification throughout the world by ensuring that they deliver results that consumers can trust.
Food certification has emerged as a requirement to gain consumer confidence and ensure food safety across various stages in the supply chain. BRCGS’s food safety standard, now in its 8th edition with the 9th edition to be published in 2022, has evolved to meet the needs of industry and to protect the consumer. BRGCS applies a rigorous compliance programme to ensure consistent audit outcomes and results that brands can rely on.
BRCGS standards are used by 30,000 sites in 130 countries, and accepted by 70% of the top 10 global retailers, 60% of the top 10 quick-service restaurants, and 50% of the top 25 manufacturers. BRCGS certified food manufacturers account for 36% of post-farm gate sales, and impact on US$800 billion of product sales.
Further information is available on the IAF website.