BRCGS issue 7 Packaging Update

14 November 2024

Member: £150 + VAT / Non-member: £195 + VAT

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Online event

Summary

BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard has been updated with Issue 7 being published in October 2024. Companies will be audited against the new standard from April 2025. BRCGS For Packaging Materials is used globally with more than 6000 sites being certified against it.

This seminar provides a timely opportunity to hear about the many changes to the standard and what manufacturers seeking certification.

Overview of BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 - draft changes:

Reinforcing the importance and many elements around culture
Adopting the updated Codex Alimentarius (2022) General Principles of Food Hygiene requirements in Section 2
Updating terms used throughout the standard, for example manufacturing and products, to allow for more consistency
Reordering of clauses in section 3, to create a logical flow
Clarification on outsourced processes and traded products
New requirements around equipment controls
Introduction of allergen management
Use of risk assessments based on intended us of the product instead, of specific requirements for some elements of personnel controls
Multiple new clauses and protocol updates.

Who should attend

This seminar is suitable for technical managers, those who work on supplier quality assurance schemes and auditors within the food packaging industry.

Benefits of attending

Delegates will be given an overview of the updates of BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7. Mair James and Campden BRI speakers will give insights to upcoming changes and new requirements. There will also be a chance for delegates to ask questions with a Q&A panel.

Event Director

Mair James

Provisional programme

Time	Presentation
10:00	Welcome and introduction Mair James, Campden BRI
10:15	BRCGS introduction and the Standard Gwenda Jarrett, BRCGS
10:30 - 12:15	Standard sections: 1: Senior management commitment 2: Hazard analysis and risk assessment 3: Product safety and quality management Comfort break (11:15 - 11:30)
12:30	Lunch
13:00 - 15:45	Standard sections: 4: Site standards 5: Product and process control 6: Personnel 7: Requirements for traded products Comfort break (14:15 - 14:30)
16:00	Summary and close

Speakers

Mair James, Campden BRI

Mair joined Campden BRI during September 2019 and works as part of the Global Safety and Quality team. Her previous experience includes working in process and technical roles in businesses processing agricultural materials (Herbs) and in frozen food manufacture. Accompanied with her 1st class BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology from Cardiff Metropolitan University, Level 4 qualification in Food Safety and HACCP and the successful completion of the FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor training course.

Mair's knowledge and experience allow her to provide training, guidance and consultancy in relevant subjects regarding food safety management. Along with supporting BRCGS with their standards by being a member of multiple technical advisory committees and working groups.

Gwenda Jarrett, BRCGS

With over 36 years working in the food industry both in manufacturing and for the last 14 years in the certification industry. Gwenda had a wide range of experience setting standards, training, auditing and mentoring colleagues in product safety.

With experience in the packaging industry, a passion for packaging and its synergy to food and consumer products, 2024 has been an exciting time in developing Global Standard Packaging Materials issue 7.

Please note copies of the presentations will not be available on the day but a recording of the event will be made available within a few days of the event for registered delegates.