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Food Safety Management

BRCGS Packaging Materials (BRC-IOP) Certification Consulting

Build safe, compliant packaging systems that prevent contamination, meet food-grade standards, and qualify for global supply chains.
  • Packaging safety & hygiene systems
  • Contamination risk control
  • Traceability & process compliance
  • BRCGS audit readiness
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Industry Challenge

Why Packaging Is a Critical Food Safety Risk

Packaging materials come into direct or indirect contact with food — any failure in hygiene, process, or traceability can cause contamination, recalls, and regulatory penalties.

Contamination Risks

Chemical migration, foreign bodies, and cross-contamination from packaging materials.

Hygiene Gaps

Inadequate cleaning, pest control, or environmental controls in packaging facilities.

Audit Failures

Non-conformities in documentation, process control, or site standards during audits.

Traceability Issues

Inability to trace materials through the supply chain from raw material to dispatch.

Key Outcomes

What BRCGS Packaging Enables

Certification transforms your packaging operations from risk-prone to market-ready.

Supplier Approval

Become an approved supplier for global food brands and retailers.

Food-Grade Compliance

Meet international food-contact material safety requirements.

Audit Readiness

Maintain systems that pass BRCGS audits consistently.

Supply Chain Access

Qualify for international supply chains and export markets.

Our BRCGS Packaging Implementation Approach

A structured, 5-phase methodology to build audit-ready packaging safety systems.

01
Gap Assessment

Evaluate current packaging processes against BRCGS requirements.

02
Risk Analysis

Identify contamination and process risks across the packaging lifecycle.

03
Hygiene System Design

Develop hygiene protocols, cleaning procedures, and environmental controls.

04
Documentation

Create SOPs, work instructions, and traceability systems.

05
Audit Readiness

Prepare for certification through internal audits and mock assessments.

Our BRCGS Packaging Implementation Approach

A structured, 5-phase methodology to build audit-ready packaging safety systems.

Raw Material

Risk

Contaminated or non-compliant incoming materials

Control

Supplier qualification & incoming inspection

Processing

Risk

Cross-contamination during conversion

Control

Process controls & environmental monitoring

Handling

Risk

Physical contamination during handling

Control

Hygiene protocols & personnel training

Storage

Risk

Pest ingress, moisture, or chemical exposure

Control

Warehouse controls & pest management

Dispatch

Risk

Damage or contamination during transport

Control

Loading procedures & vehicle checks

Audit Framework

How Your Packaging Systems Are Audited

BRCGS evaluates packaging operations across six fundamental pillars to determine certification eligibility and grading.

Senior Management Commitment

Leadership involvement in food safety culture, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.

Hazard & Risk Management

Systematic identification and control of contamination hazards across the packaging process.

Site Standards

Facility maintenance, environmental controls, pest management, and hygiene infrastructure.

Product Safety

Material compliance, migration testing, and product safety management throughout the lifecycle.

Process Control

Documented procedures, process validation, and in-line quality controls.

Personnel

Training, competence assessment, hygiene practices, and protective clothing standards.

Audit Grading Scale

Your certification grade reflects audit performance and the number of non-conformities identified.

AA

Exceptional

A

Excellent

B

Good

C

Acceptable

Best Performance Minimum Acceptable

System Components

Core Elements of BRCGS Packaging

Contamination Control

Systematic prevention of chemical, physical, and biological contamination.

Hygiene Systems

Cleaning schedules, environmental monitoring, and hygiene protocols.

Traceability

Full material traceability from raw material receipt to finished product dispatch.

Process Control

Documented manufacturing processes with validated parameters.

Documentation

Comprehensive records supporting audit evidence and regulatory compliance.

Business Impact of BRCGS Packaging

Supplier Approval

Qualify as an approved packaging supplier for major food brands.

Reduced Contamination

Systematic reduction in contamination incidents and product recalls.

Improved Audit Grades

Achieve higher grades through structured compliance systems.

Compliance Readiness

Maintain continuous audit readiness across all operations.

Customer Trust

Build confidence among food brand customers and retailers.

Industries

Who This Is For

Packaging Manufacturers

Companies producing primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials.

Printing Companies

Manufacturers of printed packaging, labels, and food-contact printed materials.

Labeling Companies

Producers of labels, sleeves, and branded packaging components.

Container Manufacturers

Manufacturers of bottles, cans, trays, and other food-contact containers.

Our Engagement Model

01
Diagnostic

Assess current systems and identify gaps.

02
System Design

Design packaging safety management framework.

03
Implementation

Deploy controls, procedures, and training.

04
Audit

Conduct internal audits and mock assessments.

05
Certification

Support through certification audit and beyond.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRCGS Packaging (BRC-IOP)?
BRCGS Packaging Materials (formerly BRC-IOP) is a global standard for manufacturers of packaging materials used in food and consumer products. It ensures packaging is produced safely, meets food-contact regulations, and maintains hygiene and traceability standards.
Any company that manufactures packaging materials for food or consumer products — including primary packaging, printed packaging, labels, and containers — especially those supplying to retailers or food brands that require GFSI-benchmarked certifications.
BRCGS Food certifies food manufacturers and processors, while BRCGS Packaging certifies companies that produce packaging materials. The Packaging standard focuses on contamination control, material safety, and process integrity specific to packaging manufacturing.
While not legally mandatory, it is a market requirement. Many major retailers and food brands require their packaging suppliers to hold BRCGS Packaging certification as a condition of supply.
Typical implementation takes 4–8 months depending on your current systems, facility size, and complexity of operations. This includes gap assessment, system design, implementation, and audit preparation.