Certification for storage and distribution companies in the retailer supply chain

A new standard specifically designed to provide a common basis for evaluation of companies providing storage, distribution, wholesale or contracted services for:

• food
• consumer goods
• packaging

Certification to the BRC Global Standard - Storage and Distribution will help your business by...

• providing an internationally recognised standard for the storage and distribution sector
• setting a common auditing standard for quality, hygiene and product safety systems
• helping to meet due diligence over other companies
• providing a competitive advantage over other companies
• ensuring best practice within the distribution chain

Certification to the standard achieved with RSPH certification can contribute significantly to the development and growth of your business

How does the Standard Work?

The Standard applies to storage and distribution companies in the retail supply chain and also covers wholesale and contracted services.

The BRC Global Standard - Storage and Distribution requires companies to:

• adopt and implement a hazard and risk analysis system. In the case of those handling food this must be based on HACCP principles
• have a documented and effective quality management system
• control environmental standards, products, processes and personnel

It sets out the requirements for the Storage, distribution, wholesale and contracted services for:

• pre-packaged and loose food
• packaging materials
• consumer products

The BRC Website provides an overview and more information.

Getting Started

If you think this standard could be relevant to your business you can purchase a copy from the stationery office and review its requirements. If you need further clarification on any of the requirements please do not hesitate to contact us, as RSPH evaluators have undergone BRC training specific to this Standard.

To find out more or apply for certification please contact us for a copy of our information pack.

RSPH Gap Analysis - Free during the Pilot Scheme!

During the period of the UKAS Pilot Scheme RSPH are pleased to offer free gap analysis. Contact us to find out more

An RSPH Certification Gap Analysis mirrors a full certification visit and is carried out by an experienced evaluator. Using the same evaluation checklist as in a full certification visit, the evaluator presents their findings and discusses any non-conformances identified. They will make it clear whether or not the site, as it stands, would or would not achieve certification.

Should a gap analysis identify major problems or if you need assistance with aspects such as designing a hazard analysis system contact us.

To book a gap analysis contact RSPH Certification

Transferring your Certification to RSPH

If your site is already certified to the BRC Global Standard - Storage and Distribution but you are considering switching from your current Certification Body to RSPH Certification - perhaps to take advantage of combined BRC and ISO evaluations, we will arrange evaluations at dates which ensure you certification remains active throughout the transfer period. Contact us for more details.

Joint Evaluations for Certification to BRC Global Standard - Storage and Distribution and ISO 9001:2000

RSPH Certification will soon be offering joint evaluations to the BRC Global Standard Storage and Distribution and ISO 9001:2000. To meet customers' needs in

• saving time
• reducing costs
• avoiding duplication of effort

Need help?

Our FAQs section will answer many of the questions you're already likely to have at this stage.