BRC 6th edition help at hand

The sixth edition of the BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard for Food, published in July 2011, includes a number of highly significant changes in requirements from the fifth edition. It has been used as the basis for certification to the Standard since the beginning of 2012. At Campden BRI, we have received many enquiries about the changes and what they mean in practical terms.

The most significant changes are principally related to new requirements or enhanced focusing on specific aspects. Based on comments and enquiries from our clients, the areas that are proving most challenging appear to be:

• Assessment of new developments in food safety
• Validation and verification of prerequisites
• Validation and verification of cleaning and disinfection – including a new requirement for cleaning–in–place systems
• Control of allergens
• Traceability
• Clarification of definition of and requirements for High Care and High Risk areas

To address these issues we have produced a fact sheet that identifies some of the most important changes. It also discusses the consequences of the changes, and what you can do about them to maximise your chances of obtaining or retaining certification against the standard.To receive a free electronic copy of the fact sheet, send an e-mail to auto@campdenbri.co.uk with the subject line: send BRC6

Contact: Richard Leathers
+44(0)1386 842105
richard.leathers@campdenbri.co.uk