Standards

BRCGS Packaging Materials

The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials sets product safety, quality and legality requirements for manufacturers of packaging for food, personal care and other consumer products.

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At a glance

Owner
BRCGS
Applies to
Packaging and packaging material manufacturers
Recognition
GFSI-benchmarked
Certification
Third-party certification body audit

What it is

The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials is used by packaging manufacturers to show their customers that materials are safe, legal and made to the agreed quality. Food and consumer product brands often require it from their packaging suppliers.

What it covers

  • Senior management commitment and product safety culture
  • Hazard and risk management
  • Product safety and quality management, including traceability and incident management
  • Site standards, product and process control
  • Personnel training and hygiene

Who needs it

Manufacturers and converters of packaging and packaging materials, especially those supplying food and personal care brands.

How Cornerstone Helps

BRCGS Packaging: Software, Consultancy, Auditing and Training

Software

Manage risk assessments, specifications, traceability, CAPA and internal audits for your packaging site in Cornerstone.

From £775 a month + VAT, unlimited users

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Consultancy

Gap analysis, system design and certification support for packaging sites.

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Audit & Inspection

Internal audits and supplier audits against the packaging standard.

From £750 per day

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Training

Internal auditor, risk assessment and root cause analysis training for your team.

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Courses & Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need BRCGS Packaging if I supply food brands?

Many food brands and retailers require it, or an equivalent GFSI-recognised certificate, from their packaging suppliers. Check your customer requirements.

How do we start?

With a gap analysis against the current issue of the standard, which shows what you already have and what is missing.

Book a Consultation Call

Tell us where you are with your certification and we will arrange a call to talk it through.

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