Hi there,
As an example here is a list of the documents that are included as part of the BRC Issue 5 Basic Hygiene Packaging System:
BRC Packaging Issue 5 BASIC HYGIENE CATEGORY
1 SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
1.1 Senior management commitment and continual improvement
1.2 Management review
1.3 Organisational structure, responsibilities and management authority
2 HAZARD AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
2.1 Hazard and risk management team
2.2 Hazard and risk analysis
2.3 Exemption of requirements based on risk analysis
3 PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT
3.1 Product safety and quality management system
3.2 Documentation control
3.3 Record keeping
3.4 Specifications
3.5 Internal audits
3.6 Supplier approval and performance monitoring
3.7 Management of subcontracted processes
3.8 Management of suppliers of services
3.9 Traceability
3.10 Customer focus and contract review
3.11 Complaint handling
3.12 Management of product withdrawals, and incidents and product recalls
4 SITE STANDARDS
4.1 External standards
4.2 Building fabric and interiors
4.3 Utilities
4.4 Security
4.5 Layout and product flow
4.6 Equipment
4.7 Maintenance
4.8 Housekeeping and cleaning
4.9 Product contamination control
4.10 Waste and waste disposal
4.11 Pest control
5 PRODUCT AND PROCESS CONTROL
5.1 Product development
5.2 Graphic design and artwork control
5.3 Packaging print control
5.4 Process control
5.5 Calibration and control of measuring and monitoring devices
5.6 Product inspection, testing and measuring
5.7 Control of non-conforming product
5.8 Incoming goods
5.9 Storage of all materials and intermediate and finished products
5.10 Dispatch and transport
6 PERSONNEL
6.1 Training and competence
6.2 Personal hygiene
6.3 Staff facilities
6.4 Protective clothing
Kind regards,
Tony
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