BRCGS Food Safety Certification Services

BRCGS Food Safety is a GFSI-recognized food safety certification standard for food manufacturers. The standard provides a framework for managing product safety, quality, legality and operational controls within food production facilities.

BRCGS certification is widely recognized by retailers, brand owners and food service organizations and helps demonstrate that food products are manufactured in accordance with internationally accepted food safety requirements.

BRCGS Food Safety certification is intended for organizations that manufacture, process or pack food products. It applies to a wide range of sectors, including meat, dairy, bakery, beverages, seafood, fresh produce packing and ready-to-eat foods.

The standard is commonly required by retailers, food brands and buyers seeking assurance of food safety and product quality throughout the supply chain.

BRCGS Food Safety certification helps organizations demonstrate compliance with internationally recognized food safety requirements. Certification can support supplier approval processes, strengthen customer confidence and provide a structured approach to managing food safety and quality risks.
As a GFSI-recognized certification scheme, BRCGS is widely accepted across global food supply chains.

The certification process typically includes:
1. Application and quotation
2. Preparation and implementation of BRCGS requirements
3. On-site audit by a qualified auditor
4. Review of audit findings
5. Closure of non-conformities within the required timeframe
6. Certification decision and grading
7. Issuance of certificate

Kiwa's experts can support your organisation throughout the certification process.

Yes. BRCGS Food Safety is benchmarked and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). This recognition provides confidence that certified organizations operate in accordance with internationally accepted food safety requirements.

BRCGS Food Safety certification is typically maintained through annual audits. Depending on the audit outcome and certification programme, organizations may be subject to announced or unannounced audits.
Regular audits help verify the ongoing implementation and effectiveness of food safety and quality controls.

The cost of BRCGS Food Safety certification depends on factors such as site size, number of employees, manufacturing processes, product categories and audit duration.
Because every facility is different, certification costs are calculated individually. Kiwa can provide a quotation based on your specific activities and certification scope.

Organizations interested in BRCGS Food Safety certification can contact Kiwa for a tailored quotation. The proposal will be based on factors such as production activities, site complexity, certification scope and number of locations.

BRCGS Food Safety and IFS Food are both GFSI-recognized certification standards for food manufacturers. Both focus on food safety, product quality, operational controls and legal compliance.
The choice between the two standards is often influenced by customer requirements, retailer expectations and target markets. 

Both BRCGS Food Safety and FSSC 22000 are GFSI-recognized certification schemes, but they follow different approaches.

BRCGS is a prescriptive standard with detailed requirements and a structured audit protocol. FSSC 22000 is based on ISO management system principles and combines ISO 22000 with sector-specific prerequisite programmes and additional scheme requirements.

The most suitable certification scheme often depends on customer requirements, existing management systems and business objectives.

Following a BRCGS audit, sites are awarded a grade based on the number and severity of non-conformities identified. The grading system helps customers understand the audit outcome and level of compliance achieved by the certified site.
The final certification grade may also influence audit frequency and eligibility for certain certification programmes.

Organizations can participate in either an announced or unannounced audit programme, depending on customer requirements and certification objectives. An unannounced audit takes place without prior notice to the site and provides an assessment of how food safety and quality systems operate under normal production conditions. Some customers view participation in unannounced audits as an additional demonstration of confidence in site controls.

In line with GFSI benchmarking requirements, certified sites are required to undergo an unannounced audit at least once every three years. The exact approach and audit protocols are defined within the applicable certification scheme requirements

If non-conformities are identified, corrective actions must be implemented and evidence submitted within the timeframe specified by BRCGS requirements.
The certification body reviews the corrective actions before making a certification decision. The type and severity of the non-conformity may affect the audit grade, certification outcome or need for additional verification activities.

The most appropriate certification scheme depends on your products, customers, target markets and supply chain requirements.
•    BRCGS Food Safety is widely accepted by retailers, brand owners and food businesses across global supply chains.
•    IFS Food is commonly used by retailers and suppliers in many international markets.
•    FSSC 22000 is often selected by organizations seeking an ISO-based food safety management system.
Many organizations choose a scheme based on customer requirements or market expectations. 
Kiwa can help determine which GFSI-recognized food safety certification best fits your business activities and certification goals.