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.