CCP Decision Tree for BRC

Is it a specific requirement that the new 4 question decision tree be used for BRC or are we ok to still use the 5 question one?

Thanks 

The one most used in the UK is the Campden BRI one. 

I only mention that because it proves that "one size fits all" isn't necessarily the answer and you can use any method you like (even no decision tree) as long as you minute and justify it.

That said, if you're using a specific one and you should reference which one you use, it would be good practice to use the one which is most up to date. So for example, if you are using Codex, I'd use the most up to date codex one.

If you're approaching your audit window and you've not no time to update it to the latest version, have a meeting, record it as an action and give yourself some time to complete that action.

I wouldn't just leave it referencing an old decision tree without any action though. Not because it's "wrong" per se but because it looks like you're then out of date on keeping up with current regulations and guidance documents which is never a good look. Not BRCGS audits but I've often raised that HACCP documents reference things which are out of date (only ever as an observation) and that then makes me suspicious their HACCP plan is no more than just paper (and leads to me digging more).

Sorry, I should follow up, but if there is a specific decision tree you want to use but they've updated it in a way you don't like, do try looking at some other sources to see if their decision tree is similar to the one you do like. Guideline 42 is the Campden BRI guide which is good but the most recent version is Andrew going off on a tangent on Bowtie far too much for my liking. However, it's still valid (if a bit expensive) and some national regulators will have one on their website.