British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification

Overview

In today’s global supply chain, food businesses face mounting challenges — from managing contamination risks and complying with international food safety laws, to ensuring ethical sourcing and meeting export documentation requirements. At Vektors, we help food processors, exporters, and related enterprises overcome these hurdles through a structured, results-driven approach to BRCGS certification.

Our tailored solutions span the full suite of BRCGS standards, empowering organizations to achieve operational excellence, win customer confidence, and ensure seamless entry into competitive international markets.

BRCGS Certification Standards We Support

1. BRCGS for Food Safety

Protecting Product Integrity from Production to Export

Food processors face daily risks: allergen cross-contact, poor hygiene practices, inconsistent process control, and equipment-related contamination. These can compromise not only product safety but also international market access.

Our Services Include:

  • Implementation of HACCP-aligned food safety systems

  • GMP/GHP upgrades for facility and process hygiene

  • Internal audits and compliance training

  • Certification readiness for BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9

✅ Outcome: Strengthened product safety, fewer recalls, and improved buyer trust across EU, UK, and North America.

2. BRCGS for Packaging Materials

Ensuring Safe, Compliant Packaging for Export Markets

Packaging that fails hygiene, migration, or durability tests can result in product rejections and loss of market reputation.

Our Services Include:

  • Risk-based analysis of packaging material safety

  • Quality and hygiene management for packaging lines

  • Supplier qualification and traceability mapping

  • Certification support per BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6

✅ Outcome: Internationally accepted packaging that protects product quality in transit and meets global regulatory norms.

3. BRCGS for Storage and Distribution

Maintaining Cold Chain Integrity and Supply Chain Assurance

Improper storage conditions, unclean warehouses, and logistics failures are major threats to food quality and safety, especially in export consignments.

Our Services Include:

  • Cold chain audits and compliance planning

  • Warehouse hygiene and pest management SOPs

  • Vehicle hygiene standards and traceability protocols

  • Certification preparation for BRCGS Storage & Distribution Issue 4

✅ Outcome: Safe and efficient product delivery from plant to port.

4. BRCGS for Agents and Brokers

Mitigating Risk in Indirect Trade and Global Brokerage

Third-party traders and brokers can become weak links in compliance chains without adequate controls.

Our Services Include:

  • Risk assessment of indirect handling agents

  • Broker-specific quality systems and documentation

  • Supplier and buyer assurance protocols

  • Certification support for BRCGS Agents & Brokers Issue 3

✅ Outcome: Reliable, compliant, and auditable trade facilitation practices across your export network.

5. BRCGS Gluten-Free Certification (GFCP)

Serving Health-Conscious Global Markets with Verified Integrity

Even trace amounts of gluten can invalidate product claims and damage consumer trust.

Our Services Include:

  • Allergen control measures across the production line

  • Ingredient sourcing verification and documentation

  • Compliance with Codex and FDA gluten-free definitions

  • Certification aligned to BRCGS Gluten-Free Program (GFCP)

✅ Outcome: Confidence among retailers and consumers in North America and Europe.

6. BRCGS Plant-Based Certification

Capitalizing on the Global Shift Toward Vegan and Sustainable Products

Plant-based claims demand strict segregation and animal-free sourcing — failure to verify can result in reputational damage.

Our Services Include:

  • Cross-contamination prevention in shared facilities

  • Raw material vetting and process sanitation standards

  • Certification aligned with BRCGS Plant-Based Program and PBFA guidelines

✅ Outcome: Verified plant-based labeling that enhances appeal in fast-growing international vegan markets.

7. BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing (ETRS)

Demonstrating Commitment to Social Accountability in Global Supply Chains

Retailers and regulators increasingly require proof of fair labor practices and ethical sourcing.

Our Services Include:

  • Worker welfare evaluations and supplier risk profiling

  • Human rights and labor policy implementation

  • Audit preparedness for BRCGS ETRS and Sedex compliance

✅ Outcome: A socially responsible supply chain aligned with global buyer expectations and ILO conventions.

8. BRCGS for Consumer Products

Delivering Non-Food Goods with Verified Safety and Quality

Food businesses often expand into non-food products like kitchenware or personal care items. These too demand stringent safety checks.

Our Services Include:

  • Hazard identification and mitigation (chemical, physical, packaging)

  • Process and material traceability systems

  • Certification support under BRCGS Consumer Products – General Merchandise & Personal Care

✅ Outcome: Market acceptance across UK, EU, and global retail platforms.

Integrated Certification Planning & Audit Readiness

Whether you operate a single facility or multiple links in the supply chain, Vektors assists in:

  • Mapping applicable BRCGS standards to your business model

  • Developing integrated management systems across departments

  • Conducting internal audits, mock assessments, and gap analyses

  • Preparing your team for Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in BRCGS Certification

Through our experience, we help prevent nonconformities related to:

  • Poor equipment design and hygiene (Clauses 4.6.2 & 4.11.1)

  • Uncontrolled static equipment handling (Clause 4.6.4)

  • Inadequate pest control documentation

  • Undefined scope and improper maintenance records

  • Weak leadership commitment (Clause 1.1.1)

Our consultants support root cause analysis, corrective action plans (CAPA), and ongoing performance improvement.

Why Choose Vektors?

✔ 24+ Years of Global Standards Expertise
✔ Access to BRCGS-Approved Auditors and Technical Experts
✔ Proven Experience in Multi-Site, Multi-Standard Integrations
✔ Coverage Across GCC, India, Africa, and SE Asia
✔ Tailored Solutions with Global Perspective, Local Relevance

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