BRC Storage & Distribution (English)

BRC Storage & Distribution standard content

The BRC Storage and Distribution standard includes 8 sections for the organisation. The topics are as follows:

• Organisational structure and continuous improvement
• Hazard and risk analysis
• Quality management system
• Site and building standards
• Operational vehicle standards
• Facilities management
• Operational practices also known as best practices
• Personnel aspects, includes training in food safety, hygiene and medical screening.

Scope BRC Storage & Distribution

The Storage & Distribution norm of BRC is specifically aimed at storage and transport companies in the food industry. These companies carry out transport, distribution and/or storage for their customers. Through inspections and a quality system for preventive risk management, the safety of and for the customer and the end consumer is guaranteed.

BRC Storage & Distribution certification process

What does this certification procedure look like? The certification procedure for the BRC Storage & Distribution standard uses a fixed cycle of 1 year, without interim examinations or surveillance audits. This deviates from the pattern of other generic management system standards, such as ISO 22000.

Obtaining and maintaining certification through iMIS Food

Obtaining certification is not easy. You have to comply with many requirements. By working with our solution iMIS Food, it is easier to obtain and retain your BRC certification. iMIS Food stands for Integrated Management & Information Systems – for Food Safety and Quality Assurance. In other words, an integrated management information system for food quality assurance.