BRC Becomes BRCGS: What the New Name Changes, and What It Does Not
In 2019 BRC Global Standards became BRCGS. The name and logo changed; the standards, the audits and existing certificates did not.
Key points
- BRC Global Standards rebranded as BRCGS in 2019.
- Certificates and the requirements of the standards are not affected by the new name.
- Audits against Food Safety Issue 8 started on 1 February 2019.
What changed
The organisation that owns the Global Standards for food safety, packaging materials, storage and distribution, and agents and brokers now operates under the name BRCGS. Documents, the directory and training materials carry the new brand.
What did not change
- The requirements of each Global Standard
- The validity of existing certificates
- The audit protocol and grading
- The need to use approved training partners for official courses
The real work this year
The more important change in 2019 is that Issue 8 audits have started. Sites should make sure that the food safety and quality culture plan, the environmental monitoring programme and the confidential reporting system are in use, not just written.