British Retail Consortium
3rd September 2007
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) created the global standard - food to establish a single common standard for the evaluation of companies supplying retailer branded foods. It has been developed to assist retailers in fulfilling legal obligations and to ensure the highest level of client protection. Although developed in the UK, the standard is acknowledged internationally.
The standard is now in its fourth issue and has been extensively revised to reflect revised EU legislation and continuous best practice requirements.
Benefits of the BRC global standard - food
Approval to the BRC global standard - food gives significant benefits to the supplier. It helps to avoid the confusion and disruption that multiple audits can bring and the need to duplicate variations on the same data for different clients.
The certificate verifies technical competence and helps manufacturers, brand owners and retailers to fulfil their legal obligations. It also safeguards the consumer.
