BRCGS Food consultancy for retail and distribution
We help you implement the BRCGS Food standard (formerly known as BRC) and get your company ready for the certification audit, particularly if you supply distribution and retail chains in the United Kingdom and other export markets.
No obligation — sign up as a company and we'll put you in touch with a specialist consultant.
Who is BRCGS Food for?
BRCGS Food (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) is a British food safety standard recognised by GFSI, widely required by distribution and retail chains, especially in the United Kingdom. It is common among:
Manufacturers and processors of food products
Private-label / retailer own-brand suppliers
Companies that export to the United Kingdom or other markets where BRCGS is a common standard
Approved suppliers to large retail and distribution chains
Businesses that need a GFSI-recognised scheme for their customers
How we help you get there
Our support covers the whole journey, from the first assessment to the day of the certification audit:
Initial assessment
We review your activity, facilities and current food safety system to establish your starting point towards BRCGS Food.
Gap analysis
We compare your situation against the requirements of the standard: food safety culture, process control, allergen management, food defence and food integrity, and more.
System implementation
We help you develop or adapt your food safety management system and all the documentation BRCGS Food requires.
Team training
We train managers and the staff involved so the system genuinely works day to day, not just on paper.
Audit preparation
We carry out a mock internal audit to spot weak points and close out non-conformities before the official audit.
Support during the audit
We support you on the day of the audit with the accredited certification body, and with managing the corrective action plan through to award of the certificate.
Duvalis Consulting advises and prepares your company throughout the process. The final certificate is issued by an accredited, independent certification body, following its own audit. Duvalis Consulting is not a certification body and does not issue certificates.
Benefits of achieving certification
Access to UK and European retail
BRCGS Food is one of the standards most widely required by the main distribution chains in the United Kingdom and much of Europe.
GFSI recognition
As it is recognised by GFSI, the BRCGS Food certificate is accepted by international customers as equivalent to other food safety schemes.
A stronger food safety culture
The standard places particular emphasis on the organisation's culture and commitment, not just on documentation, which strengthens your system over the long term.
An edge over uncertified suppliers
Holding BRCGS Food sets your company apart in large chains' supplier approval processes.
Why prepare for your BRCGS Food with Qualimatch
The Duvalis platform that connects your company with specialist consultants, with close support throughout the process.
- Consultants who specialise in food safety, with experience in GFSI standards such as BRCGS Food.
- Support from start to finish: from the initial assessment to the day of the audit.
- On-site, remote or hybrid delivery, depending on what your company needs.
- From its network, Duvalis selects the consultant best suited to your sector and target market.
Need to implement BRCGS Food in your company?
Sign up as a company and tell us about your situation: we'll put you in touch with a consultant who specialises in BRCGS Food to assess your case and give you a quote, with no obligation.