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BRC Global Standard Packaging Materials Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing compliance with the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials, covering all major sections of the standard to ensure safety and quality in packaging material production for the food and beverage industry.

BRC Global Standard Packaging Materials Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The BRC Global Standard Packaging Materials Audit Checklist is a crucial tool for manufacturers of packaging and packaging materials used in the food and beverage industry. This comprehensive checklist ensures compliance with the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials, which is designed to protect consumer safety and maintain product quality. By systematically addressing key areas such as hazard and risk management, product safety and quality management systems, site standards, product and process control, and personnel, this checklist enables packaging manufacturers to identify potential issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality. Regular use of this checklist not only prepares organizations for formal BRC audits but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and helps meet the stringent requirements of food and beverage clients.

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Industry

Food and Beverage

Standard

BRC Packaging Standard

Workspaces

Manufacturing Facilities

Occupations

Quality Manager
Production Supervisor
Internal Auditor
Packaging Technologist
Compliance Officer
1
Are all packaging materials compliant with BRC standards?
2
What is the current hygiene control score for the packaging area?
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 5
3
Have there been any reported hygiene issues in the last month?
4
Is the quality management system for packaging materials effective?
5
When was the last internal audit conducted for packaging compliance?
6
Is all required safety equipment available in the packaging area?
7
Provide details of safety training records for packaging staff.
8
How many safety incidents have been reported in the last six months?
Min: 0
Target: 0
9
What is the current risk assessment level for packaging operations?
10
When was the last safety inspection conducted in the packaging area?
11
What is the quality status of the packaging materials currently in use?
12
Have there been any reports of defective packaging in the last quarter?
13
What is the sample size used for quality control checks on packaging materials?
Min: 1
Target: 30
14
When was the last quality control check performed on packaging materials?
15
Have corrective actions been implemented for any identified packaging quality issues?
16
How would you rate the efficiency of the current packaging process?
17
What suggestions do you have for improving the packaging process?
18
How many hours of downtime has the packaging line experienced in the last month?
Min: 0
Target: 0
19
When was the last review of the packaging process conducted?
20
Have the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for packaging been updated in the last year?

FAQs

This checklist is designed for quality managers, production supervisors, and internal auditors in facilities that manufacture packaging materials for the food and beverage industry, especially those seeking or maintaining BRC certification.

The checklist covers a wide range of packaging materials including glass, paper, metal, flexible plastics, rigid plastics, wood, textile, and composite materials used in food and beverage packaging.

The checklist includes sections on site standards, cleaning and hygiene, personnel hygiene, and contamination control, ensuring that all aspects of hygiene critical to packaging material safety are thoroughly assessed.

Yes, the checklist can be adapted for different scopes of the standard, including high hygiene, basic hygiene, and basic fabricated materials, with specific sections applicable to each scope.

The checklist should be used regularly as part of internal audit processes, typically quarterly or bi-annually. It's also crucial to use it more intensively in the weeks leading up to a scheduled BRC audit.

Benefits of BRC Global Standard Packaging Materials Audit Checklist

Ensures alignment with BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials requirements

Helps identify and mitigate potential risks in packaging material production

Facilitates preparation for formal BRC audits and reduces non-conformities

Enhances credibility with food and beverage industry clients

Supports continuous improvement in packaging safety and quality management