Course Objective

This course is designed to equip participants with leadership capability and in-depth knowledge of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety – Issue 9. The program explains the intent and requirements of each clause of the Standard and provides practical methods and tools to support effective implementation and ongoing compliance.

By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and competence to lead a BRCGS implementation or re-certification project and to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing, maintaining, and continually improving a food safety and quality management system in accordance with the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety – Issue 9.

 

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of management system standards and good knowledge in food safety are recommended to facilitate the learning process

 

Course Format

The course is divided into chapters and sub-chapters. Each chapter begins with oral presentation depicting the theoretical notions followed by group or individual practical work or case studies. At the end of training, a final exam will take place in order to provide the participant with a certificate of achievement.

Course Topics

• Introduction to BRCGS for food safety – issue 9:
  1. BRCGS definition and pillars
  2. Structure and scope of the standard
  3. Additional requirements of the BRCGS
  4. Statement of intent and color coding of the requirements
• BRCGS Food Safety Standard requirements:
  1. Senior management commitment
  2. The food safety plan
  3. Food safety and quality management system
  4. Site standards
  5. Product control
  6. Process control
  7. Personnel
  8. Production risk zones
  9. Requirements for traded products
• BRCGS Audit Protocols:
  1. Announced and unannounced audit rules
  2. Non-conformities classification and grading system
  3. Post audit requirements

 

Teaching Methods

• Oral Presentations
• Discussions and Q&A
• Case studies
• Group exercises and workshops
• Assignment/final exam

 

Course Materials

A training handout will be provided to participants in soft copy format.

Evaluation Methods

Attendance & participation during the training

Post-test results

 

Registration fees

400$

You may enroll using your loyalty points. Course value: 600 loyalty Points.

Special packages for students(20%), as well as for groups (30%).

Early bird discount: register before February 18 and benefit from 15% discount

Discounts cannot be combined or applied incrementally. Participants are eligible for one discount only

 

Duration:21 hours

Timing: 03, 04 & 05 March, 2026 - 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM