Hi paulkenny92,
BRCGS Released a Summary of Review. Below is summary of the expected main changes by section taken from that document:
Section 1
Updated detail on Product Safety and Quality Culture to improve understanding and effective implementation of this aspect, introduced in Issue 6.
The sites responsibility to ensure that audits are undertaken on time regarding the new requirements for unannounced (1 in 3) is clearly described.
Section 2
A significant update has been made in line with the GFSI-benchmarking requirement associated with a globally recognised hazard and risk assessment system. The industry' most widely system is that of Codex Alimentarius and requirements have been amended to reflect the principles supporting this system more clearly.
Section 3
Reorganisation of several of the clauses has been undertaken to form a logical order of similar requirements, such as those associated with Corrective and Preventive action, Control of non- conforming materials and Complaint handling.
Supplier approval requirements have been updated to address the challenges experienced with those defined in Issue 6.
Clarification of outsourced processes and associated controls assisting understanding and ensuring effective compliance.
Section 4
Largely the same, although additional clauses have been added covering purchase and commissioning of equipment.
Allergen management controls have now been introduced into the Standard and some review of other foreign body hazards from elsewhere in the Standard merged into a specific section under Product Contamination Controls.
Section 5
Minor relocation of clauses and improvement to the logical flow of the requirements.
Section 6
Removal of references specific to direct contact with food or other hygiene sensitive products and replacement with risk assessment depending on the proposed intended use of the finished product.
Section 7
Introduction of hazard and risk assessment of traded products and brought approval requirements for traded product suppliers in line with the requirements within the Standard for the sites own suppliers.
Kind regards,
Tony
