
Demonstrate your commitment to consumers and workers.
Give consumers the reassurance they seek and workers the protection they deserve with BRCGS ethical trade and responsible sourcing standard.
BRCGS ETHICAL TRADE AND RESPONSIBLE SOURCING CERTIFICATION
Overview
As the first and only scheme to be recognised by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing provides supply chain confidence and true social compliance. It responds to the shifts in buyer behaviour and the ever-evolving needs of clients.
Benefits of BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing
Demonstrate your commitment
BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing demonstrates that you truly meet the growing ethical requirements of your customers and buyers.
Customer confidence in your brand
The Standard helps you protect your brand, gives consumers the reassurance they seek in your production programmes and workers the protection they deserve.
Need help with BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing
As the first certified body recognised by SSCI to audit against the BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Standard and one of the leading providers of audits for BRCGS, we are able to offer you a tailored package that suits your specific business needs.
Contact us to learn more about BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing.
Why choose LRQA?
Technical expertise
Our people are sector experts. Unlike other social audits standards, BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing requires Certification Bodies to be accredited specifically to this standard. LRQA experts bring with them a clear understanding of your specific challenges, standards and requirements.
Fresh perspective
We have led the way in shaping our industry and continue to take every opportunity to collaborate with clients and pioneer new ideas, services and innovation.
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CASE STUDIES
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McDonald's and LRQA - turning food safety risk into...
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For over 25 years, McDonald’s has partnered with LRQA, beginning with supplier audits and evolving into a comprehensive,...
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LRQA partners with Aigens Technology
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LRQA supported Aigens in achieving critical security compliance, laying the groundwork for future system resilience and showcasing its...
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Château Troplong Mondot obtains GES verification from LRQA
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Read the case study detailing LRQA's GES verification for Château Troplong Mondot, where LRQA ensured standards were in...
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Hospitality super brand
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With LRQA's SafetyScanner solution, we used AI of the Natural Language Processing type to quickly and easily turn...
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Food safety management system certification builds trust in Starbucks.
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Achieving an FSSC certification has helped Starbucks China to enhance risk prevention and set a new benchmark for...
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Terre des Hommes, supporting children globally
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Helping Terre des Hommes support children around the world. ISO 9001:2015 certification redefines the NGO's operational structure. To...
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ACP Europe: Defining a food safety culture. ...
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Learn how LRQA helped add FSSC 22000 accreditation to HACCP and ISO 22000 certification for ACP.
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INSIGHTS
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Cyclospora Outbreak: Food Safety, Traceability & Risk Management
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What does the Cyclospora outbreak reveal about food safety and traceability? Explore how faster risk detection, supply chain...
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New data, new standards, new expectations: the state of...
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New World Health Organization (WHO) data, a wave of revised food safety standards and a shifting hazard landscape...
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Scaling Supply Chain Impact | Dr Siva Pariti
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Dr Siva Pariti shares insights on improving supply chain impact through integrated approaches to carbon, chemicals and water,...
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EVENTS
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Shaping the future of food safety at BRCGS Connect...
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Meet LRQA at the BRCGS Connect Europe 2026 Conference. Connect with our experts and don’t miss our panel...
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Organizing Supply Chain Collaboration System Construction - From Pain...
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On July 4, 2025, senior lecturer/auditor Mr. Liang Kai from LRQA will discuss the construction of organizational supply...
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Transforming Food Safety through digitalisation and AI – are...
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Webinar: Global experts from LRQA and McDonald’s join forces to explore how digitalisation is revolutionising food safety and...
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