BRCGS Gluten-Free

BRCGS Gluten-Free Requirements

The BRCGS Gluten-Free certification has a number of requirements to guide you in establishing a robust management system for gluten-free product integrity. The standard focuses on several key requirements to achieve this:

• Gluten-free management system – Set up a system to maintain product integrity, including keeping records and documentation.
• Risk assessment and management – Identify and reduce potential sources of gluten contamination.
• Supplier and material management – Make sure suppliers and raw materials meet gluten-free standards.
• Production controls – Use strict controls to prevent cross-contamination during production.
• Traceability – Maintain full traceability from raw materials to finished products for accountability and quick issue response.
• Testing and verification – Regularly test products and environments for compliance with gluten-free standards.
• Training and competence – Provide ongoing staff training to understand gluten-free requirements and roles.
• Internal audits and management review – Conduct audits and reviews to evaluate and improve the gluten-free management system.

Meeting these requirements will help your business reduce the chances of gluten contamination and increase customer and stakeholder trust.

BRCGS Gluten-Free Certification

Achieving BRCGS Gluten-Free certification is not a standalone process. Organisations typically need to have a strong Food Safety Management System in place, such as HACCP, and then implement the BRCGS Gluten-Free Standard as an extension to aid gluten-free integrity.

Certification shows that your Gluten-Free Management System meets the required standards, giving customers and partners confidence that you consistently produce safe, compliant, gluten-free products.

To achieve certification, follow these steps:

• Getting started – Read the Standard and Interpretation Guideline to understand the requirements.
• Learn – Attend BRCGS Academy training if you want practical tips for implementation.
• Registration and licence agreement – Tell BRCGS you want an audit, submit the Licence Agreement and pay the associated fees.
• Review – Conduct a self-assessment gap analysis and train a team, or hire a consultant if needed.
• Prepare – Create an action plan from the self-assessment, conduct risk assessments and perform internal audits.
• Plan audit – Contact us to arrange an audit, ensuring staff and preparations are ready.
• On-site audit – The audit will involve observing procedures, reviewing documentation and interviewing staff.
• Non-conformities and corrective action – Fix any non-conformities with corrective actions within 28 days.
• Certification – We will review non-conformities, finalise the audit report and issue a certificate within 42 days if successful.

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