Date Published
Document reference
Version Number
Document Name & Link
Purpose
Version 1: 15th Jan 2021
SD404
1
Version 1 (NEW)
Details the criteria to allow trimming of produce until the S&D Standard, but only if the site is already certified to Issue 3. This means any new sites would need to do the Food Safety Standard.
Version 1.1. 30th Oct 2020
Version 1: 9th Oct 2020 (Not published as of 18th Oct)
BRCGS079
1.1
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
BRC080
1
Version 1
Details on how to complete a BRCGS blended audit, which is part remote and part on site.
12th Aug 2019
SD307
2
Version 2
Branding logo change – no additional requirements.
Version 1
Clarification that the site security risk assessment (4.2.1) includes threats from product defence. And, that product defence should be considered when carrying out the risk assessment for loading and transport (5.2.1). Effective 29th July 2018
Also, malicious contamination has been added to the list of hazards that need to be considered in the hazard analysis (2.7). Effective 29th July 2018
12th Aug 2019
SD308
2
Version 2
Branding logo change – no additional requirements.
Version 1
New clause added to comply with GFSI for product authenticity (3.5.3). Effective 1st Feb 2019
Last reviewed 11th Feb 2021
All COVID-19 related position statements are now stored in one place: What are the options for BRCGS audit during COVID-19?
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