British Retail Consortium Overview

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What did the British Retail Consortium (BRC) produce in 1998?

The first edition of the BRC Food Technical Standard and Protocol for food suppliers.

What is the purpose of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety?

To ensure supplier compliance and secure retailers’ ability to guarantee the quality and safety of the food products they sell.

What are the benefits of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety for companies?

The system reduces the overall costs of supply chain management and increases the level of safety for customers, suppliers, and consumers.

What does BRC certification demonstrate about a company?

Commitment to food safety, quality, and legality, and the willingness to work on continual improvement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety commonly used for?

Due diligence and supplier approval. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of BRC Certification for a business?

To provide evidence of commitment, legal defense in case of a food safety incident, and to build and operate a management system capable of meeting food quality/safety requirements and legal compliance. Signup and view all the answers

Who accepts BRC Certification as equivalent to other benchmarked food safety standards?

Majority of food retailers, including British, European, and global retailers, brand owners, and food processors. Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety for a business?

Reductions in product waste, reworking, and product recall; support for efficient supply chain management; monitoring and measuring food safety performance effectively. Signup and view all the answers

Why do retailers in the United Kingdom require food suppliers to be certified to a specialized standard?

To ensure compliance with quality and safety demands, as well as legal requirements, and to take control of the situation in case of a food safety incident. Signup and view all the answers

What can give companies an advantage and better preparation for BRC certification?

Positive commitment, clear target dates for implementation and assessment, and good planning. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of SPS measures for protection of human life from plant or animal carried diseases?

Pesticide levels (MRLs) on fruits and vegetables, flowers, poultry contaminated with salmonella, restrictions on the use of veterinary drugs and hormones on certain livestock Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of SPS measures for protection of animal or plant life from the introduction of pests, diseases, or disease-causing organisms.

Restrictions on fruit and vegetables from areas affected by fruit fly and bacteria citrus canker, management of disease-free areas Signup and view all the answers

What must SPS measures be based on?

Scientific evidence and risk assessment Signup and view all the answers

How do importing countries regulate food quality and safety?

By using different SPS compliances and food safety standards like HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, and Global GAP Signup and view all the answers

Name some examples of products facing issues in export markets due to SPS measures.

EU Chilli, Mango Citrus, Onion Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of SPS measures?

Any control measure applied to protect Human, Animal and Plant Health from the risks of pests or diseases, disease-carrying organisms, and disease-causing organisms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of SPS measures and protocols?

The practices and implementations carried out to protect Human and Animal Health from the risks caused by improper use of food additives, preservatives, contaminants, toxins, and disease-causing organisms in foods, beverages, or feedstuffs. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of SPS measures?

Inspection for microbiological contamination, fumigation treatment, Maximum Residues Limits (MRLs) for pesticide residues, quarantine measures, risk assessments of potential threats, sampling and testing, health-related labeling, certification. Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of SPS measures?

To protect human, animal, and plant health from pests, diseases, toxins, and other contaminants, and to prevent or limit the damages caused by the entry, establishment, or spread of pests. Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of SPS guidelines?

SPS guidelines were established in the 1940s with the Space Satellite ISO-65 guidelines, followed by the development of HACCP in the 1960s, ISO 22000:2005, BRC (1998-2013), Europe GAP (2005-2009), and Global GAP (2010-to date). Signup and view all the answers