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BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing compliance with the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, covering all major sections of the standard to ensure food safety and quality in manufacturing, processing, and packing operations.

BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Audit Checklist is an essential tool for ensuring compliance with one of the most widely recognized food safety standards in the industry. This comprehensive checklist helps food and beverage manufacturers, processors, and packers to systematically evaluate their operations against the rigorous requirements of the BRC Global Standard. By addressing key areas such as food safety management, site standards, product control, process control, and personnel, this checklist enables businesses to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and maintain the highest levels of food safety and quality. Regular use of this checklist not only prepares organizations for formal BRC audits but also promotes a culture of continuous improvement and consumer protection.

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Industry

Food and Beverage

Standard

BRC Food Safety Standard

Workspaces

Food Manufacturing Facility

Occupations

Food Safety Manager
Quality Assurance Specialist
Internal Auditor
Production Manager
Compliance Officer
1
Is the HACCP plan properly documented and implemented?
2
Are quality control records maintained accurately?
3
What is the frequency of monitoring critical limits?
Min: 1
Target: Daily
Max: 24
4
Is there documented evidence of staff training on food safety?
5
What is the status of findings from the last food safety audit?
6
Is the risk assessment process effectively implemented?
7
Describe the identified risks in the food safety management system.
8
How many risk mitigation actions have been implemented?
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
9
What was the date of the last risk assessment?
10
How often is the risk assessment reviewed?
11
Is there a documented food safety training program in place?
12
What percentage of staff have completed food safety training?
Min: 0
Target: 100
Max: 100
13
When was the last food safety training session conducted?
14
How effective do you find the current food safety training program?
15
Provide feedback on the current food safety training program.
16
Is all food manufacturing equipment calibrated according to standards?
17
How often is routine maintenance performed on the equipment?
Min: 1
Target: Monthly
Max: 12
18
When was the last maintenance performed on the equipment?
19
Are there documented cleaning protocols for the equipment?
20
Describe any safety issues encountered with the equipment.
21
Is the supplier compliant with food safety standards?
22
What certifications does the supplier hold?
23
How often are suppliers audited for food safety compliance?
Min: 1
Target: Annually
Max: 12
24
When was the last food safety audit conducted on the supplier?
25
Provide any feedback or issues encountered with the supplier.

FAQs

This checklist is designed for use by food safety managers, quality assurance professionals, and internal auditors in food and beverage manufacturing, processing, and packing facilities that are seeking BRC certification or maintaining their existing certification.

The checklist should be used regularly as part of internal audit processes, typically on a quarterly or bi-annual basis. It should also be used more intensively in the weeks leading up to a scheduled BRC audit.

The checklist covers all major sections of the BRC Global Standard, including Senior Management Commitment, The Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Safety and Quality Management System, Site Standards, Product Control, Process Control, and Personnel.

By systematically reviewing all aspects of the BRC Global Standard, the checklist helps identify areas of non-compliance or potential improvement. This allows organizations to address issues proactively, reducing the risk of non-conformities during the official audit.

Yes, while the checklist covers all general requirements of the BRC Global Standard, it can be customized to include sector-specific requirements or additional checks relevant to particular food and beverage categories, such as dairy, meat, or ready-to-eat products.

Benefits of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Audit Checklist

Ensures comprehensive compliance with BRC Global Standard for Food Safety

Identifies potential food safety risks and non-conformities before formal audits

Streamlines the audit preparation process and reduces audit-related stress

Promotes continuous improvement in food safety management systems

Enhances consumer confidence and brand reputation through demonstrated commitment to food safety