BRCGS Certification

Not every business needs an audit by default, but you will need it if you are looking to enter global retailers, food chains, and private-label brands.

You can gain a competitive edge in the market, get better contracts & export opportunities, reduce the chance of a product recall, you can always be audit-ready due to the standardized process implementation, and consumers will prefer your brand over unregistered brands.

Food & beverage manufacturing, packaging materials, storage, distribution, logistics, agents, brokers, retailers, and consumer goods can get the brand recognition and compliance with global standards audit.

Your approval is valid for one year after certification and must be renewed or re-certified before it expires. You can start the process at least 90 to 120 days in advance to avoid additional charges, fines, and customs delays.

Your certificate won't be issued by the founder of BRCGS itself. Instead, the process is handled by an accredited body authorized by the BRCGS. A few bodies are:

• British Standards Institution (BSI)
• DNV
• Eurofins
• TÜV SÜD
• DQS
• NSF International

Company's registration certificate, FSSAI license/registration, FSMS documentation, HACCP plan, standard operating procedures, list of products & ingredients, supplier approvals, training records of the staff, internal audit, and traceability procedure for the product.

Yes, you will not get a certificate if you fail to prepare a hazard analysis and critical control points. You need a properly documented, implemented, and maintained version at all times to assess, control, and identify food-related hazards. The said plan must be based on Codex Alimentarius principles.

Yes, there are no restrictions on small or medium enterprises seeking audit approval as long as they meet all the requirements and pass the unit inspection during the review process.

Absolutely, the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards is one of the widely recognized and used food safety standards in the world. Currently, there are more than 28,000+ units certified across 130+ jurisdictions.

The total cost of the audit may depend on the size of your plant unit, so you can expect any amount between INR 3.5 lakhs to 20 lakhs. To get a more accurate picture of the fee structure, join us for a free consulting call and find out the estimated investment cost.

Of course, the permit is essentially your passport for access to the international supply chains and supermarkets that follow the standard for food safety in the UK, EU, USA, and Australia.
The certification will not just open new opportunities for you but also help you establish yourself as a distinct brand in the market. Also, you will face fewer customs delays compared to unregistered ones.

Absolutely, your permit is only valid for 12 months, and you will need a re-audit/certification in case you want to continue your operations. The process must be started at least 12 weeks in advance of the current one's expiration.

Not at all; the certification for food safety is not automatically mandatory to carry on a food-related business in the global market. You may need standard approval if you are thinking of selling it to certain consumers like supermarkets, large-scale supply chains, importers, and distributors that only sell recognized products.