Approved Supplier Program for BRC Certification
Hello,
Can someone send and example of their Approved Supplier Program or an outline of theirs just so I can get a better idea of how I should be writing this up. We are moving toward BRC certification. Thank you
Hello,
Can someone send and example of their Approved Supplier Program or an outline of theirs just so I can get a better idea of how I should be writing this up. We are moving toward BRC certification. Thank you
This is what we have used in the past. We have since updated our systems to be fully intergrated with QAD and to track what docments we need from each vendor as they expire. When a doucment expires an item cannot be recieved in/or used until the proper doucmentation or authorization has been obtained.
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Our supplier approval follows the form essentially, we just outlined the length of time that each document is valid for. We also added that, when there is a need, we would be able to visit the vendor's facility and perform our own audit if needed at their cost.
Hello,
Can someone send and example of their Approved Supplier Program or an outline of theirs just so I can get a better idea of how I should be writing this up. We are moving toward BRC certification. Thank you
Dear Lazlo,
It might be useful to know what type of item is being supplied and what you are making from it ? A question of relative risk .
@David Pham - thks for the form. I am curious as to what is expected to be included in the "letter of guarantee" ?
Rgds / Charles.C
We are working with acidic condiments, bottled vinegars, and bottles oils so very low risk food.
Charles - A letter of guarantee should include the vendor's guarantee that the items purchased are of good quality and have not been tampered with (that they know of, or while in their control). Also in the event that negligence is found on their part they would assume the responsiblity. Sometimes, it's hard to get vendors to do this as they are not the ones involved in the production. In some cases, we have accepted a letter from the vendor stating that the items purchased, were stored in a safe and sanitary environment prior to purchase and are of pure quality when talking about ingredients or chemicals. We have then gone back to the manufacturer to get a letter from them stating the items that we purchased we made using quality materials that are safe for food use or its intended purpose.
Lazlo - Anytime you are dealing with food there is somewhat of a risk. The biological risk may be low but what about the physical and chemical aspect of it? What happens if a vendor sells you a drum of vingear that was stored below some toxic chemicals and it becomes contaminated prior to you purchaing it? What if there is metal shavings in your dry spice you may use to make your dressings? The letter would show that you did your due diligence to assure that the items you purchased were in good condition prior to you purchasing it.
We are working with acidic condiments, bottled vinegars, and bottles oils so very low risk food.
Dear Lazlo,
I suggest you have a look at this elegant example and the useful discussion / examples around it–
http://www.ifsqn.com...511/#entry52714
Plus maybe –
http://www.ifsqn.com...513/#entry56611
http://www.ifsqn.com...ent/#entry51309
@David Pham - thks for the clarification. It was the interpretation / responsibility associated with "Guarantee" that intrigued me. Something to strongly avoid offering IMEX unless the exceptions are very well-defined. CoAs are also quite popular, when you can get them. And some items are certainly tricky all round as you say, eg raw vegetables.
Rgds / Charles.C
Dear Lazlo,
I suggest you have a look at this elegant example and the useful discussion / examples around it–
http://www.ifsqn.com...511/#entry52714
Plus maybe –
http://www.ifsqn.com...513/#entry56611
http://www.ifsqn.com...ent/#entry51309
@David Pham - thks for the clarification. It was the interpretation / responsibility associated with "Guarantee" that intrigued me. Something to strongly avoid offering IMEX unless the exceptions are very well-defined. CoAs are also quite popular, when you can get them. And some items are certainly tricky all round as you say, eg raw vegetables.
Rgds / Charles.C
For the last year with part of our supplier approval program we require CoAs on all items ordered. We will not receive the item/or allow it for use until we recieve the CoA. At first we recieved a great deal of push back but have since have been able to get suppliers that comply with this. In some cases we dropped suppliers and they came back a few months later with what we wanted.
Suppliers are often funny that way.
We have a whole list of things that prospective suppliers must supply before we even consider them.
Current suppliers are also required to adhere to the requirements if they expect to remain suppliers.
Marshall
Thank you everyone! This is very helpful indeed