BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5: Understanding the Requirements | Virtual | 2 Days

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Learn the requirements of BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 in this 2-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 25 Jan 2027 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 22 Feb 2027 – Tue 23 Feb 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 22 Mar 2027 – Tue 23 Mar 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 19 Apr 2027 – Tue 20 Apr 2027 Live online 10 seats left Mon 17 May 2027 – Tue 18 May 2027 Live online 10 seats left

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Course Outline

Format: Virtual (Live Online) via Google Meet

Duration: 2 Days

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

Certificate: Official BRCGS certificate on passing the exam

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

Course Overview

This BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 requirements training gives you a clear, practical walk through the BRCGS Consumer Products Global Standard Issue 5.

Issue 5 was released in October 2026 and certification audits against it start on 1 June 2027. Delivered live online over 2 days, this course is for anyone who needs to be confident with the new structure, the key clauses, the terminology and the certification process, and who wants to know exactly what changed from Issue 4 and what to do about it.

I am a BRCGS Principal Trainer for Issue 5 and a Consumer Products lead auditor, so you get the auditor view of what sites are expected to show, with practical examples from real audits. The course uses official BRCGS materials. BRCGS lists this course as Consumer Products Issue 5: Sites Training, so you may see it under that name on the BRCGS Educate platform.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course you will:

Understand the purpose, scope and structure of Issue 5
Know what changed from Issue 4 and what that means for your site
Interpret and apply the core clauses, including the hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
Understand the new expectations on site culture, product defence and corrective action
Know the audit protocol, grading and certification timelines, and how to plan your transition
Recognise the roles and responsibilities involved in achieving compliance

Course Agenda

Day 1
08:45 to 09:00	Welcome and reception slides
09:00 to 09:30	Introduction
09:30 to 11:00	M00 Format of the standard and M01 Senior Management Commitment
11:00 to 11:15	Break
11:15 to 12:45	M02 Product and Process Risk Assessment
12:45 to 13:30	Lunch
13:45 to 15:15	M03 Product Safety and Quality Management
15:15 to 15:30	Break
15:30 to 17:00	M04 Site standards
17:00 to 17:30	Wrap up, review and next day prep

Day 2
08:45 to 09:00	Welcome and reception slides
09:00 to 09:15	Review of the previous day
09:15 to 11:00	M05 Product and Process Control
11:00 to 11:15	Break
11:15 to 12:45	M06 Personnel and M07 Enhanced Hygienic Conditions
12:45 to 13:30	Lunch
13:45 to 15:15	M08 Traded Products and M09 Audit Protocol
15:15 to 15:30	Break
15:30 to 17:00	Wrap up, review and the course assessment

Want to read ahead? Start with our Issue 5 transition plan and our guide to product categories and certificate validity.

Who Should Attend

Quality and technical managers from manufacturers and retailers
Production and operational staff
Compliance teams and internal auditors
Consultants and regulatory advisors
Suppliers to BRCGS-certified sites

No prior auditing experience is required. Familiarity with Issue 4 is helpful but not essential.

Pre-requisites

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.
You are highly recommended to read and review a copy of the Standard beforehand. It is a free download from the BRCGS Store.

Certification

The course finishes with an exam, taken in BRCGS Educate. Once you pass, you receive an official BRCGS certificate. It supports your training records, your personal development and your audit preparation, and the course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Important Note

This BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 requirements training course uses official BRCGS-approved materials and is delivered only by certified ATPs/AVTs. It is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme. Completion is recognised by the BRCGS Academy.

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 any auditing experience?

No. The course is built for people who need to understand and apply the standard, so it suits quality and technical managers, production teams, internal auditors and suppliers alike. Knowing Issue 4 helps, but it is not required.

How is this different from the Auditor course?

This two day course explains what Issue 5 requires and what changed, so you can get your site ready. The three day Issue 5 Auditor Training course teaches you how to audit against it, with audit exercises and scenarios.

When do audits against Issue 5 start?

Certification audits against Issue 5 start on 1 June 2027. Booking a February to May date gives you time to act on what you learn before then.

Is it live and what do I get at the end?

It is delivered live online over Google Meet across two days. The course finishes with an exam in BRCGS Educate. Once you pass, you receive the official BRCGS certificate.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. Get in touch about a private session for your team or site.

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 certificate once you pass.

Want to Train a Team

Contact us to train your full team or arrange a private group session. 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 get ahead of the 1 June 2027 audit start.