BRCGS — Global Food Safety Standard.
Who needs BRCGS
Key benefits
Key Requirements
BRCGS uses a grading system (AA, A, B, C, D) based on audit results — and unannounced audits earn higher grades. The grade affects how retailers evaluate the supplier, so audit performance has direct commercial impact.
Certification Process
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Gap assessment
- 2
System development and implementation
- 3
Internal audit and readiness review
- 4
Certification audit (graded audit system)
- 5
Nonconformity correction
- 6
Certification decision and grading
Why EmpowerNexs
International consulting experience across private sector, certification bodies, and donor-funded programs.
Deep capability across ISO and GFSI standards plus certification readiness — from gap to surveillance.
Equally fluent with manufacturers, exporters, SMEs, and international development organizations.
Engagements delivered across all U.S. states and globally through our regional and field operations.
Systems that actually work in operations — not binders that sit on a shelf between audits.
On-site presence where the work demands it, remote where it doesn't, and a sized engagement either way.
Operating in the languages, contexts, and regulatory environments of the markets we serve.
Related standards we support.
Ready to Align and Achieve?
We provide expert support for standards alignment and certification facilitation — request a consultation to take the next step.
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