Food safety (GFSI)

BRCGS Food Safety

Voluntary (commonly requested)

Official source

About this certificate

Type

Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)

Issued by

BRCGS (LGC Group)

Recognised bodies

BRCGS-approved CBs, accredited (ISO/IEC 17065)

Product scope

Food manufacturing, processing, packing

Typical validity

12 months (6 months for grade D); grades AA+ to D

Key data on the certificate

Certificate no.; BRCGS site code; CB & AB logos; site; scope; exclusions; issue no. (9, Issue 10 upcoming); grade; audit programme (announced/unannounced); audit date; re-audit due; expiry

Key markets that require it

• European Union (Bloc) — Commonly requested: Retail private label Source for European Union
• United Kingdom — Commonly requested: UK retail suppliers (de facto required) Source for United Kingdom
• United States — Commonly requested: Manufacturers Source for United States

Markets named in the catalogue

UK retail (de facto required), EU, GCC, US, global

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Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.