BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9

Section 1: Senior management commitment – BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9

BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 1.2.4: External expertise allowed, but day-to-day management of food safety stays with the company

What does 1.2.4 require?

A site without its own expertise in food safety, authenticity, legality or quality may bring in outside help such as consultants, but the company itself keeps responsibility for running its food safety systems every day.

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Other controls in Section 1: Senior management commitment – BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9

1.1.1 1.1.1 A documented food safety and quality policy, signed, communicated and committed to culture improvement
1.1.10 1.1.10 Recertification audits on or before the due date
1.1.11 1.1.11 Senior production or operations management present at the audit's opening and closing meetings
1.1.12 1.1.12 Root causes of previous-audit non-conformities effectively addressed
1.1.13 1.1.13 Use of the BRCGS logo and certification status only under the conditions of use
1.1.14 1.1.14 Registrations with the relevant authorities maintained where required
1.1.2 1.1.2 A food safety and quality culture plan, reviewed at least annually
1.1.3 1.1.3 Documented objectives with targets, communicated and reported at least quarterly

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