BRC Global Standard for Food Safety - Interpretation Guideline (North American)

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has produced guidance for the understanding of how to obtain certification to Issue 5 of the Global Standard for Food Safety and the implementation of individual requirements across all industry sectors. The North American version of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Interpretation Guideline incorporates US terminology. The content and clauses within the Standard remain the same. The guideline discusses the principles behind each of the requirements clause by clause, assisting companies to effective implementation. Included is discussion on how to prepare for a BRC audit, what to expect during the audit and what actions are required following an audit and to maintain certification. This title features the format of the guideline closely mirrors that of the Standard to aid cross-reference. It discusses the principles behind each of the requirements clause by clause. Examples are included to explain the type of documents, procedures and level of detail which would be required by an auditor. It includes a discussion on how to prepare for an audit, what to expect during an audit and how to maintain certification. A full glossary and Appendices.