Building security - under section 4.2.3 are security cameras required?

Hello All! Im new here! I am just diving in to the BRC standards this week as we are hoping to gain certification next year. Im sure I will be utilizing this forum quite a bit while we prepare.

Does anyone know if under section 4.2.3 security cameras are required? We have key code entry on our doors. Is this sufficient ?

In terms of security you can have the following and are not limited to having cameras only. If you have cameras then they are an added advantage to monitor that staff does not sabbotage products or equipment. You do not need to have cameras as long as you have reasonnable security and can minimise or prevent the risk.

Ke code entry is fine as long as a register has been compiled as to who has the code. it is good to have a magnetic card entry system which you just slide and enter and when the empoyee resigns then he/she has to return the card. In the case of key code eentry the code needs to be reset so that the departed employee cannot come on site using the old code.

• Security camerasFence around the property
• Premises alarmed at night
• All visitors /contractors etc on site to sign in the book and to be escorted at all times
• Premises to have a fence that is locked at night
• Secuity patrol with dogs

I hope all this helps you .

Regards

Ajay Shah

Thanks for the info on this!

To answer your suggestions on alternatives to cameras

• We do not have a fence around the property
• Our facility runs 24/7 so the alarm is not set at night but front lobby is locked and also we have keycode entry on production floor doors and receiving door.
• Visitors/contractors are required to sign in and are escorted
• We do not have Secuity patrol with dogs

Currently we change the code every few months but we should change that to also include when employees are terminated.

Hi SfBread,

i am pretty sure you have all reasonable means to full fill that BRC clause. I am working for a BRC accredited site and we don't have any camera.

regards

Martinblue

Dear sfBread,

Your measures seems fine to me, but please make sure that these work properly.
Check if all doors kept closed and that your personnel does not let in unknown (and known) persons.
Train your personnel. (this is probably already part of your introduction program)
Let some one try to get in your production area.
Keep doors to utilites, such as water ,gas, electricy secured. Make sure outdoor silos and tanks can not be reached/opened.
If your risk assessment shows that there is no need for cameras of fench, it is fine.

Dear sfBread,

Your measures seems fine to me, but please make sure that these work properly.
Check if all doors kept closed and that your personnel does not let in unknown (and known) persons.
Train your personnel. (this is probably already part of your introduction program)
Let some one try to get in your production area.
Keep doors to utilites, such as water ,gas, electricy secured. Make sure outdoor silos and tanks can not be reached/opened.
If your risk assessment shows that there is no need for cameras of fench, it is fine.

Madam mentions the key to all of it, "risk assessment". It is the buzz term that everyone loves to use and they will want to know how you came to the conclusion that cameras were not needed.

I recently put together a risk assessment spreadsheet and have attached it. Be gentle, as I just started using it and there may be a bug or two.

In particular regards to Food Security you can also do a vulnerability assessment. The FDA recommends CARVER+Shock and they have the software available on there website for download. It is a bit cumbersome and takes a little to get used to but it can be a good tool for food defense.