Standards / Food safety
BRCGS Global food safety standard
A GFSI-recognized standard often required by major retailers.
Core documents AMS builds
- Senior management commitment
- HACCP plan
- Site standards
- Product control records
Drafted from your actual processes and systems, then kept under version control with review dates.
The path to BRCGS
Six steps from first conversation to BRCGS. AMS and our consultants handle each one with you.
- 1Scope
Define which sites, teams, processes and systems BRCGS will cover.
- 2Gap assessment
Compare what you do today with every BRCGS requirement and list what is missing.
- 3Documents
Write the policies, procedures and records BRCGS expects, starting with the senior management commitment.
- 4Implement and collect evidence
Put the processes into daily work and capture proof that they run, on a schedule.
- 5Internal review
Check readiness with an internal audit or self-assessment, and close the findings.
- 6Certification audit
An accredited certification body runs a stage 1 document review and a stage 2 audit, then issues the certificate. Surveillance audits follow every year.
BRCGS questions
Planning BRCGS? Talk to our team
How long does BRCGS implementation take?
Most organizations need about 14–24 weeks, depending on size, number of sites and how much is already in place. A gap assessment gives a firm estimate.
What documents does BRCGS require?
Core documents usually include: senior management commitment, haccp plan, site standards, product control records. AMS drafts them from your actual processes and keeps them under version control.
Can BRCGS be combined with other standards?
Yes. BRCGS is often run together with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP. AMS maps shared requirements, so one record can count toward several standards.
How does AMS help with BRCGS?
AMS runs the full BRCGS program: scoping, gap assessment, documents, evidence capture, internal audits, corrective actions and the audit pack for your certification body.