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BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5: Auditor Training | Virtual | 3 Days

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BRCGS CP Issue 5

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5: Auditor Training | Virtual | 3 Days

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Learn to audit against BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 in this 3-day virtual course, led by Rob Low, Principal Trainer for Issue 5 and Approved BRCGS ATP & AVT. Official BRCGS materials, exam and official certificate. Early booking open.

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Mon 18 Jan 2027 – Wed 20 Jan 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Wed 3 Feb 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Wed 17 Feb 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 15 Mar 2027 – Wed 17 Mar 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 12 Apr 2027 – Wed 14 Apr 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 10 May 2027 – Wed 12 May 2027 Live online 10 seats left

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Course Outline

Format: Virtual (Live Online) via Google Meet

Duration: 3 Days

Trainer: Rob Low, Approved BRCGS ATP & AVT, BRCGS Principal Trainer for Consumer Products Issue 5

Certificate: Official BRCGS Auditor Training Certificate on passing the exam

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 auditor training delivered by a BRCGS Approved Training Partner

Course Overview

This BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 auditor training course is for professionals who audit, or will audit, against the BRCGS Consumer Products Global Standard Issue 5, whether as internal auditors, second-party auditors or within a certification body. Issue 5 was released in October 2026 and certification audits against it start on 1 June 2027.

Over three live virtual days you will build the practical skills to plan, run, report and follow up an audit against the new requirements, including the areas that changed most: the hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA) approach, site culture, product defence and the revised corrective action expectations.

I am a BRCGS Principal Trainer for Issue 5 and a Consumer Products lead auditor, so you learn from someone who has done the job, not just read the standard. The course uses official BRCGS training materials, interactive sessions and audit scenarios.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Audit against the structure and requirements of Issue 5, and explain what changed from Issue 4
Judge non-conformities by risk and decide what the evidence actually supports
Use sound audit techniques for interviews, document review and site observation
Run every stage of the audit: planning, opening meeting, execution, reporting and follow-up
Stay objective, gather evidence and communicate findings clearly under pressure

Course Agenda

Day 1
08:45 to 09:00	Welcome and reception slides
09:00 to 09:30	Welcome: communication, housekeeping and overview
09:30 to 11:00	M00 Format of the standard
11:00 to 11:15	Break
11:15 to 12:45	M01 Senior Management Commitment
12:45 to 13:45	Lunch
13:45 to 15:15	M02 Product and Process Risk Assessment
15:15 to 15:30	Break
15:30 to 17:00	M03 Product Safety and Quality Management

Day 2
08:45 to 09:00	Welcome and reception slides
09:00 to 09:30	Review of the previous day
09:30 to 11:00	M04 Site standards
11:00 to 11:15	Break
11:15 to 12:45	M05 Product and Process Control
12:45 to 13:45	Lunch
13:45 to 15:15	M06 Personnel
15:15 to 15:30	Break
15:30 to 17:00	M07 Enhanced Hygienic Conditions

Day 3
08:45 to 09:00	Welcome and reception slides
09:00 to 09:30	Review of the previous day
09:30 to 11:00	M08 Traded Products
11:00 to 11:15	Break
11:15 to 12:45	M09 Audit Protocol
12:45 to 13:45	Lunch
13:45 to 15:15	M09 Audit Protocol (continued)
15:15 to 15:30	Break
15:30 to 17:00	Course review and the course assessment

Want to read ahead? Start with our guides to Issue 5 HARA and the management system, culture and corrective action requirements.

Who Should Attend

Internal auditors in Consumer Products sites
Auditors working with, or planning to join, certification bodies
Consultants supporting BRCGS compliance
Technical, QA and regulatory professionals involved in audits
Anyone working towards Lead Auditor qualification

Pre-requisites

You must have read and reviewed a copy of the BRCGS Consumer Products Standard before the course. It is a free download from the BRCGS Store
A BRCGS Educate account. The exam is taken in BRCGS Educate, so make sure you can log in and know your password before the course starts.
Some knowledge of auditing techniques (for example ISO 19011) is helpful
If you are new to the Standard, the Understanding the Requirements course is a sensible first step

This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme. To be recognised as an auditor under the programme you must also hold a Lead Auditor qualification that meets the requirements of Part 5 Appendix 1 (a management system lead auditor course of 40 hours) and complete a 2 day hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA) course.

Certification

You will receive an official BRCGS Auditor Training Certificate once you have:

Attended in full
Taken part in the exercises
Passed the exam, taken in BRCGS Educate

The certificate shows auditor competence as part of the BRCGS training pathway.

Important Note

This BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 auditor training course uses official BRCGS materials and is delivered only by a certified ATP/AVT trainer. There is no auditor conversion training for Issue 5. Because the Standard changed so much, every auditor must attend this three day course and pass the Issue 5 exam. Successful completion is recognised by the BRCGS Academy as part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Before you book: the exam is taken in BRCGS Educate, so you need an Educate account and must know your password before the course starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Issue 4 training first?

No, you do not need Issue 4 training. You do need to have read the Issue 5 Standard before you attend, and it is a free download from the BRCGS Store. The Understanding the Requirements course is a sensible first step if you are new to it. Auditing experience from other schemes, such as ISO 19011 based audits, is useful too.

Is there a conversion course for existing auditors?

No. There is no auditor conversion training for Issue 5. All auditors need to attend and pass this three day course, including the exam.

Is there an exam?

Yes. The course includes continuous assessment and an end of course examination, and your certificate is issued on successful completion, not just attendance.

How is it delivered?

Live online over Google Meet, three consecutive days, 09:00 to 17:00 UK time. You work through audit scenarios and exercises with the trainer and the other delegates, so you need to be able to join all three days.

When do I need to be trained by?

Certification audits against Issue 5 start on 1 June 2027. If you audit for a certification body, this is the training that prepares you for that. Booking a January to May date leaves room to move to another date if something comes up.

Can I send several people from my company?

Yes, up to ten delegates per course. For a larger team or a private session, get in touch and we will arrange it.

Do I need a BRCGS Educate account for the exam?

Yes. The exam is taken in BRCGS Educate, so you need an account and need to know your password before the course. If you have not used it before, set it up in advance so you are not locked out on the day.

Is the exam compulsory?

Yes. The course finishes with an exam in BRCGS Educate, and you receive the official BRCGS Auditor Training Certificate once you pass.

Want to Train a Team

Contact us about in-house delivery or group rates for QA departments, suppliers and multi-site operations. Early booking is open for Issue 5. Pick a date from the list on this page, and if your first choice does not suit, check the other dates listed. Book now and be audit ready before 1 June 2027.