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BRCGS Packaging Materials

The BRCGS Packaging Certification is a leading global brand and the first Standard in the world to be recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI) benchmarking committee. It’s why over 3,000 suppliers in over 80 countries worldwide have chosen to be certificated by BRCGS Global Standards.
This standard provides a framework for all types of packaging manufacturer to aid them in the manufacture of legal and safe packaging materials and to manage product quality to meet their customer requirements. This standard certification is recognised by retailers, food service companies, brand owners and manufacturers around the world when assessing the capabilities of their supply chain.
The Standard specifies the product safety, quality and operational criteria that must be in place within a packaging manufacturing organisation to fulfil the regulatory compliance obligations and protect the end user or consumer.

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Scope of BRCGS Packaging Materials

The standard scope covers the requirements for:

  • production of packaging materials that are used in the production of, and filling operations for, food ( direct and indirect contact), non-food hygiene-sensitive consumer products (including cosmetics), raw materials, and other consumer products.  
  • prior operations  such as production of packaging materials for conversion or printing
  • operations that are supplying packaging material from stock where additional product processing or repacking occurs
  • the production and supply of other materials that are unconverted or semi-converted and used or incorporated.
  • Companies with ISO 9001 can be certified to these standards as they already meet many of the requirements of this standard.

The Standard is intended to assist sites and their customers to comply with legislative requirements for product safety. The Packaging regulations differs in detail worldwide and mainly focuses on packaging materials in contact with food where the packaging manufacturers are required to:

  • produce packaging that does not have any hazardous risk to human health
  • provide a processing environment where there is a minimal risks of product contamination
  • use of non- injurious raw materials or ingredients to human health
  • preserve, protect and contain products adequately throughout the supply chain and the life of the product
  • ensure detail legal information about the product is presented to the consumer.

This standard assists packaging manufacturers in meeting these legal packaging requirements.

Benefits

  • Worldwide recognised certification as trustworthy supplier, GFSI benchmarked standard  
  • Protection of good reputation, brand and image
  • Listing in public BRCGS register
  • Comprehensive scope covers areas of quality, legality and product safety
  • Less audit time and effort, as the standard is recognised by many brand owners and retailers
  • Better product conformity means fewer customer complaints regarding quality and safety, fewer product recalls and withdrawals and lower costs
  • Reduction of risks as the standard is risk based requirements and fewer warranty claims
  • Increased market access and share (no more barriers to the market)
  • Requires compliance with  packaging legislative requirements of the packaging manufacturer/supplier, packer/filler and retailer. 

BRCGS Packaging Materials

FAQs

The standard specifies the requirements for the production of packaging and packaging materials for food as well as non-food applications. It is aimed at:

Manufacturers of packaging and packaging materials
Operator for upstream processes (e.B printers)
Suppliers of packaging material from stock
Manufacturers of consumer goods that produce for single use (e.B disposable drinking cups, aluminum foil)
Manufacturers and suppliers of other materials that are not or partially converted, used or co-processed (e.B. coatings and adhesives), if this is based on a risk analysis and all parties involved have agreed on the application.
The standard is not intended for packaging/materials that are not processed or processed at the audited site. Nor for activities related to wholesale, import, distribution or storage that are beyond the direct control of the company.    

The introduction of the BRCGS Packaging standard - formerly BRC Packaging - has the following objectives:

Conducting an accredited audit by external certification bodies to enable a credible, independent assessment of a company's product safety and quality system
Assurance of quality, legal compliance and product safety
Compliance with legal requirements for packaging manufacturers and suppliers, packaging and filling companies
Ensuring product safety throughout the supply chain
Continuous improvement, waste reduction and performance

The BRCGS Packaging Standard provides for two different classifications of hygiene risk:

Highest risk rating: direct contact of the packaging with the food
Lowest risk rating: no direct contact of the packaging with the food 

The packaging industry is divided into product groups. In order to offer you the most valuable audit service in terms of content, our auditors must also be qualified and registered according to these product groups. The corresponding sectors are:

- Glass production and forming
- Papermaking and conversion
- Metal forming
- Forming of hard plastic
- Production of flexible plastics
- Other manufacture
- Printing
- Chemical processes

Why Choose TÜV UK?

  • Expertise: Our auditors are highly experienced, bringing in-depth knowledge and insights to your organisation.
  • Global Recognition: TÜV UK is part of the TÜV NORD Group, a globally respected certification body.
  • Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to helping you achieve the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

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Embark on your journey to packaging safety and quality excellence with TÜV UK. Contact us today to learn more about our BRCGS Packaging Materials certification services and how we can support your organisation in achieving its packaging safety goals.

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