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BRC IOP PACKAGING CERTIFICATION

Principal Requirements

As with other BRCGS Standards, the principal requirements are the adoption of:

  • AIBI-CS has auditors competent in the following product categories.
  • Management commitment
  • Hazard and risk assessment
  • Quality Management Systems including product traceability and management of recalls
  • The site environment and operating standards: including product storage, maintenance, cleaning, pest control, equipment, and security
  • Personnel training and hygiene requirements
 
 

 

What Does the Standard Cover?

The Standard includes:

  • Guidance and support for sites new to the certification process
  • Requirements for managing printed packaging that are crucial to the establishment and operation of an effective packaging manufacturing operation
  • Considerations for managing the functional quality of packaging materials to meet customer specifications
  • A grading scheme based on number and severity of non-conformities
  • Audit frequencies and processes for corrective action review based on performance
  • Two product categories based on the hygiene risk associated with the final use of the packaging materials

What Are the Key Benefits?

  • Internationally-recognized
  • Covers product quality, safety, and legality
  • Covers packaging material providers and packagers
  • Encourages best practices within the food supply chain

These audits generally require 1.5 days on-site. An additional half day is devoted to writing the report and managing the corrective action process.

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