Date Published

Document reference

Version Number

Document Name & Link

Purpose

Version 1 30th Nov 2020 (Not yet published)

P617

1

P617 Allergen Management

Version 1 (NEW)

Where allergens are identified through HARA, an allergen risk assessment and management plan to control cross-contamination is required. (Effective from 1st July 2021)

Version 1 11th Nov 2020 (Published 1st Dec 2020?)

P616

1

P616 Functional claims

Version 1 (NEW)

Where packaging has a functional safety claim, the statement of compliance must provide details and evidence of this claim. (Effective from 1st July 2021)

Version 1.1. 30th Oct 2020

Version 1: 9th Oct 2020 (Not published as of 18th Oct)

BRCGS079

1.1

BRCGS079 Unnanounced

Version 1.1 (NEW)

Corrections to spelling and grammar, no changes to the requirements.

Version 1

Protocol details regarding how the 1 in 3 unannounced audits will be managed.

Version 1: 13th July 2020

BRCGS080

1

BRCGS080 Blended audits

Version 1

Details on how to complete a BRCGS blended audit, which is part remote and part on site.

Version 1.1 dated and published 16th July 2020

Version 1: dated and published 15th July 2020

P614

1.1

P614–Guidance Document

Disposable food contact packaging/ consumer items

NEW: Version 1.1

Removed the word ‘on’ from the title of the document.

Version 1

Details which Standard (Packaging or Consumer Products) is applicable to manufacturers of disposable consumer items such as paper plates, cutlery etc.