Do BRC documents need to be numbered, i.e. ISO?
I have a question, is there anywhere in BRC standards that states documents need to be numbered, i.e. ISO? I am trying to make it as simple as possible, short and sweet where I can. Please be patient with me if it takes a while to answer a response I am still learning to navigate this website.
Chris
Good question Chris, I was just wondering the same thing. I am new to BRC certified facilities, but I know that all of our documents are numbered and I am required to number any new ones that I make.
Clause 3.2.1:
BRC does not specify that you need to number the documents, it specifies that you need to manage and control the documents and be able to show the latest version. In my experience, numbering helps when listing the documents and issuing new revisions.
If you have a different method, include in your document control program that specifies how documents are created, named, revised, managed, and controlled
Appreciate the help. have a great day.
Clause 3.2.1:
yES.. ITS MORE ORDERLY
I don't encourage to number documents after clauses of standards.
- First reason is what cbryan said.
- Second, those standards out there are voluntary, it means you don't have to obey them passively. Coding documents after clause number is easier for CBs to audit too and CBs likely urge you to do that. However, their job is to prove the conformity between your documents and standards, not force your documents to conform the standards.
- Third, when standards get updated, clause number change then you have to change your document numbers. You would see a mess here.