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Protect consumers and drive product safety by using a platform for transparency across the supply chain with BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6.
BRCGS Packaging Materials Certification
Overview
Certification against BRCGS Packaging Materials is recognised by many brand owners, retailers, food service companies and manufacturers around the world when assessing the capabilities of their suppliers.
The Standard provides a robust framework for all types of packaging manufacturers, assisting them in the production of safe and quality packaging materials and products. In addition, this standard has a range of ‘Additional Voluntary Modules’ (AVMs) that can be added to the audit process and provide further assurance to your supply chain and complement your certification.
What are the benefits of BRCGS Packaging Materials?
New business opportunities
Improve your ability to work with the many organisations for which BRCGS Packaging Materials certification is a contractual obligation or expectation.
Customer confidence in your brand
The Standard helps you protect your brand, giving customers confidence in your production programmes and supply chain management.
Supply chain access
The Global Standard for Packaging Materials is the leading packaging standard of choice and is globally accepted and specified by many global retailers, manufacturers, ingredients companies, food service organisations and raw material processors as part of their supplier approval process.
Competitive advantage
Certification against one of the leading standards in your sector sets you apart from uncertified competitors.
Need help with the BRCGS Packaging Standard?
As a BRCGS Packaging Materials Global Standard certified body, we offer a tailored package that suits your specific business needs, including everything from additional modules to training and gap analysis of your site.
Remote audit: know your options
A BRCGS Packaging Materials Global Standard audit can be conducted either on-site or remotely in certain circumstances, providing more flexibility, while still providing your customers with the same supplier assurance and trust in your organisation. Our experienced food safety specialists use advanced technology which enables us to carry out audits remotely, in accordance with BRCGS criteria.
Why choose LRQA?
Customised approach
We offer a tailored package that suits your specific business needs with BRCGS Packaging Materials. Our ability to combine audits and offer a full range of services enables you to save time and cut costs.
Technical expertise
We match expert Packaging Materials assessors with deep industry knowledge to your business; enabling a robust audit of your system. Assessors are specialists not only in understanding the potential in cutting-edge ideas but in applying this knowledge pragmatically in ways which guarantee impact today and in the long-term.
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