Exclusions from Scope
Hi all,
I have been asked a question regarding exclusions from scope in BRC V7. Is there a percentage of production above which you cannot exclude? In the manual it states that:
I'm not aware of any percentage. From memory the main concern for BRC was if the product was produced in the same area as "in scope" products then you couldn't reasonably justify exclusion.
Version six used to have other qualifiers, including the excluded product being "a minority" of the production. Removed from version 7, as it became challenging to define on site.
The current rules are simple, segregated and easily differentiated.
That being said, exclusions can be a challenge, for the site and auditor. Is there a specific reason to exclude some portion of what you do from being part of your BRC program?
John
From the discussions at the last version change to v7, it was clear from the discussion that exclusions should be genuine and very, very rare. I can't honestly think of a justifiable reason why a foodstuff should ever be excluded. Either you're going for BRC or you're not. Anyone got any examples?
Our auditor said we had to exclude products we buy in and repack, as the BRC Standard is a manufacturing standard and doesn't cover these products.
A few years back we had another auditor who excluded them and the next year the auditor included them.
seems to be a bit of difference of opinion!
Our auditor said we had to exclude products we buy in and repack, as the BRC Standard is a manufacturing standard and doesn't cover these products.
A few years back we had another auditor who excluded them and the next year the auditor included them.
seems to be a bit of difference of opinion!
OT (?)
Hi blue,
An Interesting interpretation of "manufacturing". I doubt that it's defendable unless perhaps merely an outer labelling activity of, say, cartons of canned goods. Even so, still offers an opportunity for a BRC screw-up. :smile: