BRCGS Global Standards
BRCGS is the food safety standard that UK and European supermarket chains, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Marks & Spencer, require from their food suppliers. If you want to put your products on UK supermarket shelves, BRCGS is usually mandatory. The audit is thorough: food safety management, facility conditions, staff training, supplier controls, and traceability. We prepare your facility and documentation to meet the specific BRCGS grade your buyer requires.
We Take Care of Everything
From preparing your documents to training your team and supporting you during the final audit, we handle the entire process. You focus on running your business, we make sure you get certified.
Who Needs This?
This certification is commonly needed by businesses in these industries:
Food Packaging Suppliers
Agro Exporters to UK/Europe Retailers
Private Label Food Manufacturers
Supermarket Vendor Networks
Private Label Food Packagers
Fresh Produce Packhouses
Supermarket Vendor Networks
Food Contact Packaging Makers
What You Gain From This Certification
Here is how this certification helps your business grow and win more clients:
Required by most UK and European supermarkets before they place orders
Covers food safety, packaging, storage, and consumer product quality
We prepare your facility and staff for the BRCGS audit
Documents You Will Need
Get these documents ready before we start. We will review them and help you with anything that is missing.
Product Technical Data Sheet & Drawings
Existing Product Test Reports (if any)
Raw Materials Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Specifications
Manufacturing Process Flowchart & Plant Layout Map
Product User Guides or Safety Instruction Leaflets
How We Get You Certified: Step-by-Step
Here is exactly what happens from the day you contact us to the day you get your certificate:
Standard Identification
We evaluate your product's design and features to determine the exact compliance directives and standards needed.
Sample Testing & Coordination
We coordinate sample submission to accredited labs and track testing reports to ensure your product meets target limits.
Technical File Preparation
We compile all lab test reports, user manuals, declarations of conformity, and drawings into a complete Technical File.
Factory Production Audit
We check and optimize your factory production line controls to satisfy standard requirements.
Marking & Certification
Receive the official test certifications and approval to apply compliance labels (like CE/RoHS) to your products.
How Long Does It Take?
Here is how long it usually takes from when we start to when you get your certificate:
Average Completion Time
15 to 25 Working Days (Depends heavily on target laboratory queue times and specific safety testing cycles)
Why Businesses Choose Us
Here is what you can expect when you work with us:
Dedicated Audit Support
We stand with you through every step until your certificate, license, or audit report is fully approved.
Experienced Lead Auditors
Our consultants are seasoned audit specialists with over 6 years of hands-on certification experience.
No Hidden Costs
We quote flat, all-inclusive fees covering setup, consultation, coordination, and final approvals.
End-to-End Handholding
We do not just tell you what to do; we write the documents, train your staff, and handle the inspectors.
Lifetime Advisory Support
Get continuous assistance for annual surveillance audits, compliance renewals, and standard updates.
Common Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about this certification:
Everything from senior management commitment to specific food safety controls, factory hygiene, allergen management, packaging safety, and staff training. BRCGS also has grades (AA, A, B, C, D), and most supermarkets require Grade A or B as a minimum. We'll tell you which grade your buyer needs.
For most international certifications like CE and RoHS, yes: your product needs to be tested at an approved lab. We arrange the testing and handle all the paperwork for you.
Yes, if you change your product design or materials without informing the certification body, your certificate can be suspended. We help you manage any product changes properly so this does not happen.
Related Standards
Other certifications and compliance standards commonly required in your sector:
Guides & Resources
Read our plain-English guides to understand more about compliance and certification: