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A Ten Step Guide to the BRC Food Safety Standard

Oct 24 2010 09:16 PM | Tony-C in

The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety publication has now become a leading global standard supported by major retailers throughout the world and adopted by over 8,000 food businesses in more than 80 countries. As management systems standards go it is a well organised document, written in clear language and reasonably user friendly. However, at 82 pages long it can overwhelm the newcomer and it easy for one to get lost in the plethora of requirements. The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety certification standard requirements are described in great detail in 7 sections throughout the standard. Some of the requirements may not be appropriate to all organisations; however the standard does stipulate 10 fundamental requirements without which certification cannot be achieved.



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Implementing a Food Safety Management System

Feb 28 2010 08:55 PM | Tony-C in

All food businesses should implement a documented food safety management system based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles. This means food businesses should be aware of all the food safety hazards in their food operations and have systems in place to control them.

 

An important step in safeguarding food safety is the implementation of a structured Food Safety Management System that is incorporated into the overall management activities of the organization. The Food Safety Management System should address legal requirements in addition to physical, chemical, biological hazards identified by the HACCP.



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The Food Chain

Apr 17 2006 08:36 PM | Simon in

With the publication of ISO 22000 for food safety management, a new tool has been added to the food safety portfolio. Oliver Cann investigates its role and the prospects for success. Concerns over food safety have been front-page news in recent years, from mad cow disease to E.coli outbreaks, from the debate over Genetically Modified foods to Sudan red dyes. In response to these concerns, the food industry is active in trying to find solutions which improve food safety. Existing food safety verification tools include the Dutch HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Code, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Food Standard, the International Food Standard (IFS), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) protocol and the Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group Good Agricultural Practices (EurepGAP) standard. All are actively used to help food retailers manage their supply chains and each standard supplies solutions in their respective markets.



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