BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 - For Auditors (3 Days)

Explain the requirements of the Standard

Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity

Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard

Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of

the audit

Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS.

Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor and who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification*

Compliance/Technical Managers and personnel (including those from retailing and manufacturing)

Quality Managers and personnel

Operations Managers

Internal audit personnel

Site staff wishing to gain auditing skills and a deeper understanding of the Standard

Importers and exporters of food products

Foodservice staff

Retailers

Industry Consultants

Current BRCGS Auditors and Auditors of other schemes

Certification Body personnel (including scheme managers and those reviewing reports and /or corrective actions)

To have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector

To have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days’ duration. If you need HACCP or HARA training, we propose various suitable courses. Have a browse at the website or get in touch for advice :)

To have carefully reviewed the Food Safety standard (appendices & glossary included) before the course starts. You can download a free (locked PDF) copy of the standard here.