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What is BRCGS Certification?

BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) is a globally recognized framework designed to strengthen supply chain assurance, food safety and product quality. Established in 1996 under the British Retail Consortium (BRC), BRCGS was originally created to unify food safety standards. Over the years, it has expanded into multiple compliance domains, including packaging, consumer products, distribution, environmental management and corporate responsibility.

For organizations in Mumbai’s fast-growing food, pharma and packaging sectors, BRCGS certification is more than just a regulatory milestone it is proof of reliability in domestic and export markets. To achieve this, businesses must implement structured systems, undergo training and prepare thoroughly for third-party audits.

The BRCGS Global Standards are a set of four Technical Standards:

  • BRCGS Global standard For Food
  • BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging & Packaging Material
  • BRCGS Global standard for consumer product
  • BRCGS Global Standard for Storage & Distribution
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THE BRCGS FOOD SAFETY GLOBAL STANDARD CETIFICATION

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety was created to help retailers meet legal requirements and protect consumers by establishing a unified audit framework for suppliers of retailer-branded food products. What began in the UK under the Food Safety Act has since become a global benchmark, shaping best practices across supply chains worldwide. For food manufacturers, processors and exporters in Mumbai, adopting this Standard is a critical step in ensuring both compliance and market credibility.

The Standard is continually updated to reflect evolving retail expectations, regulatory requirements and consumer safety concerns. Its adoption in Mumbai is especially significant, given the city’s large-scale food processing hubs, dairy plants and export-focused manufacturing units that must meet international buyer requirements.

To achieve certification, organizations must demonstrate:

  • HACCP Implementation: Systematic hazard analysis and risk control.
  • Quality Management System (QMS): Documented, consistency and traceable.
  • Operational Controls:  Facilities, hygiene, people & processes
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Principles of The BRCGS Food Safety Certification

At 4C Consulting Mumbai, we provide expert guidance to help businesses implement these requirements effectively, ensuring they are audit-ready and aligned with international food safety expectations.

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food sets clear safety, quality and operational requirements for manufacturers. Designed with the support of UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), it ensures evaluations are consistent, reliable and globally accepted.

Key Principles:

  • Avoid duplication in audits and evaluations.
  • Work with accreditation bodies to maintain control.
  • Encourage local audits for efficiency.
  • Ensure transparency & fair compliance.
  • Involve stakeholders in development & updates.
  • Drive continuous improvement of systems.
  • Promote best practices in food safety.

For Mumbai’s food processing and export industries, these principles ensure stronger compliance, global credibility and customer trust.

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The BRCGS Food Global Standard Certification defines the requirements for manufacturers of processed foods, branded products and ingredients supplied to foodservice companies, caterers and food manufacturers.

The certification applies to:

  • Products produced or processed on-site.
  • Storage facilities under direct site management.

The certification does not cover:

  • Wholesale activities.
  • Import operations.
  • Distribution or third-party storage (outside company control).

For Mumbai’s food processing, catering and export hubs, achieving this certification demonstrates compliance, food safety assurance and international market readiness.

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is based on two key components senior management commitment and HACCP.

General Requirements:

  • A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety plan.
  • Management commitment to provide sufficient resources.
  • A quality management system that details the organizational and managerial policies.
  • A series of prerequisite programs for environmental and operational conditions needed for the production of food and controlling the food safety hazards.

Documentation Requirements:

The BRCGS Food safety standard documentation shall include:

  • Food Safety Policy & Objectives
  • Food Safety Manual & HACCP Plan
  • Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
  • Documented Procedures & Work Instructions
  • Records & Evidence for Process Implementation

For food manufacturers and processors in Mumbai, meeting these requirements ensures audit readiness, regulatory compliance and global market acceptance

The BRCGS Food Safety Standard offers businesses a single, globally recognized framework for quality, hygiene, and product safety. It provides third-party accredited evaluation (ISO/IEC Guide 65), ensures due diligence across the supply chain, and allows manufacturers and suppliers to demonstrate compliance with leading food retailers.

By adopting the Standard, organizations benefit from consistent audits, supplier verification, and continuous improvement through corrective actions. This builds customer trust, strengthens market reputation, and establishes a culture of ongoing food safety and hygiene excellence.

Key Benefits:

  • One global standard & protocol for accredited certification
  • Single supplier verification process
  • Clear reporting for retailers & buyers
  • Comprehensive coverage of quality, hygiene & product safety
  • Meets due diligence obligations across the chain
  • Ongoing surveillance & corrective action for continuous improvement

BRCGS Certification clients

agastya nutrifood
food solution
chhajed foods
A & F dehy foods
Bulk corp
Cure Earth
Dhoot Compack Limited
Fit & Flex
Mundra
National food
Shakoflex
Sun Agro
Vimalachal
Vishakha

BRCGS TRAINING PROGRAMS IN MUMBAI

We offer BRCGS Training in Mumbai customized to meet industry compliance needs.

BRCGS Awareness Training

BRCGS Awareness Training

Covers implementation & documentation requirements.

BRCGS Internal Auditor Training

BRCGS Internal Auditor Training

Trains personnel in Mumbai to perform effective BRCGS internal audits.

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Frequently Asked Questions On BRCGS Food

Mumbai is a major hub for food processing, pharmaceuticals, packaging and exports. BRCGS Certification helps local companies meet the strict requirements of international retailers, avoid rejections in audits and build stronger buyer trust.

Common challenges include incomplete documentation, lack of internal audit readiness, improper risk assessments and non-alignment with supply chain traceability requirements. With expert guidance, these gaps can be closed effectively.

Many global buyers demand BRCGS as a prerequisite. Certification gives Mumbai-based exporters direct access to international markets, reduces shipment delays and demonstrates compliance with global food safety regulations.

Yes. Many organizations in Mumbai implement BRCGS alongside ISO 22000, HACCP, or FSSC 22000. Integrated systems reduce duplication of effort and improve overall efficiency.

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Empower your business with 4C

  • Team 4C has certified IQA BRCGS-Certification auditors for Consulting Services and BRCGS training having 20+ years of experience
  • 80+ BRCGS Certifications in 12+ different sectors of Food Industry
  • 800+ Food Safety, Hazard Analysis (HACCP) Documentation prepared
  • 8000+ Hours food safety training and 20000+ Hours Consulting
  • 100+ Consulting for Greenfield Food project from Plant commission to Operation successfully implemented
  • Worked with more than 50 International & National Certification Bodies
  • Hands-on experience of Team 4C in BRCGS training and implementing other Food safety management tools such as HACCP, FSSC, BRCGS food/IOP, AIB, IFS, Fami-Qs would help to gain early benefits
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