BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
The BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 (2022) is a GFSI-benchmarked food safety certification standard for food manufacturers. Originally developed by the British Retail Consortium. Over 30,000 certified sites in 130+ countries. Covers senior management commitment, HACCP, food safety and quality management systems, site standards, product control, process control, and personnel. Grades: AA, A, B, C, D (unannounced option gives higher grade). Published and managed by BRCGS (LGC ASSURE).
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Framework Domains (6)
Food Safety Plan (HACCP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 2.1 | HACCP Team |
| 2.2 | Hazard Analysis |
| 2.3 | Critical Control Points (CCPs) |
| 2.4 | Monitoring and Verification |
Food Safety and Quality Management System
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 3.1 | Food Safety and Quality Manual |
| 3.2 | Document Control |
| 3.3 | Record Completion and Maintenance |
| 3.4 | Internal Audits |
| 3.5 | Management of Suppliers |
Personnel
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 7.1 | Training and Competence |
| 7.2 | Personal Hygiene |
| 7.3 | Audio Description |
| 7.4 | Protective Clothing |
Product and Process Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 5.1 | Product Design and Development |
| 5.2 | Activation of Accessibility Features |
| 5.3 | Management of Allergens |
| 5.4 | Preservation of Accessibility Information |
| 6.1 | Audio Bandwidth for Speech |
| 6.2 | Quantity and Weight Control |
Senior Management Commitment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 1.1 | Senior Management Commitment and Continual Improvement |
| 1.2 | Food Safety and Quality Culture |
| 1.3 | Organizational Structure and Responsibilities |
Site Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 4.1 | External Standards |
| 4.2 | Building Fabric and Facilities |
| 4.3 | Utilities |
| 4.4 | Equipment |
| 4.5 | Maintenance |
| 4.6 | Housekeeping and Hygiene |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9?
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 is a compliance framework from International (GFSI-benchmarked) with 6 domains and 28 controls. The BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 (2022) is a GFSI-benchmarked food safety certification standard for food manufacturers. Originally developed by the British Retail Consortium. Over 30,000 certified sites in 130+ countries. Covers senior management commitment, HACCP, food safety and quality management systems, site standards, product control, process control, and personnel. Grades: AA, A, B, C, D (unannounced option gives higher grade). Published and managed by BRCGS (LGC ASSURE). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 have?
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 has 28 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Product and Process Control (6 controls), Site Standards (6 controls), Food Safety and Quality Management System (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 map to?
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 maps to 473 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AS9100D:2016 — Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence (43% coverage), FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (43% coverage), AS9100D — Aerospace Quality Management System (43% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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