BRC certification: what are the requirements?

BRC certification is essential for a company that works directly or indirectly in the food sector. To be even more specific, in fact, it is worth underlining that based on the sector in which you operate it is possible to request a specific certification. For example, for a company like Contital that produces and distributes food packaging, the BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) certification for Packaging Materials will be fundamental to certify the safety and hygiene of food packaging. Obviously, a series of requirements are also necessary for this certificate:

• Control of raw materials;
• Control of the production process from the creation of semi-finished products to the finished product;
• Guarantee a traceability system, from raw materials and production phases, up to the finished product and delivery to the customer;
• Monitor finished products, carry out laboratory analyzes on products and draw up declarations of conformity;
• Monitoring of the warehouse of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products as well as the loading phases on trucks and shipments;
• Compliance with the hygiene and health standards of the plant, the infrastructures and the circuits of the production area;
• Security at entrances and against criminal acts coming from outside and inside the establishment;
• Maintenance and cleaning of machinery and work area;
• Equipment monitoring;
• Hygiene-health checks of staff and all people who can potentially access the production areas (suppliers, visitors)

Who issues the BRC certification?

Following the passing of annual audits, the BRC certification is issued by bodies accredited and authorized by the BRCGS itself which attest to the commitment of a company that provides guaranteed, legally compliant and authentic products. This document demonstrates to customers the safety, quality, legality and integrity of the packaging materials produced.

For years, Contital has been a BRC certified company, demonstrating its commitment and assumption of responsibility towards the packaging it produces and the management system that affects the entire supply chain.