BRCGS Food Safety: Scope and Application
BRCGS Food Safety assesses product safety and quality practices at a food manufacturing site.
FOOD SAFETY
Scope and current rules
BRCGS Food Safety assesses product safety and quality practices at a food manufacturing site. Issue 9 must be read with the applicable position statements, including those effective from 10 August 2026. A packaging plant or farm does not automatically belong to the same scope.
Activity information for the application
Before applying, list the production address, product groups, processing methods and outsourced activities. Cooking, chilling and repacking are different operations. Check the selected certification body and its relevant BRCGS scope in the official directory before requesting a quotation.
Connect preparation to real production
Follow one product from intake to dispatch during preparation. Records used for hazard analysis, hygiene, allergen control and traceability should match actual production. These are evidence planning examples; the complete requirements must be taken from the current standard rather than this introductory article.
Scope discussion and responsibilities
For a scope discussion with QRS, share activities, addresses, products and customer requirements. Verify the selected scheme’s body approval and scope in the official register. Preparation, independent assessment and the certification decision are separate stages.
Official sources
Content checked: 3 October 2026. Scheme rules rely on official sources; record structures and work plans are editorial recommendations. Check the complete requirements and the body’s current scope separately.