BRC Global Standard – for Food Safety
Nybergs deli has achieved the highest level of BRC Global Standard for Food certificate every year since 2003.
The certification is authorised by the Global Food Safety Initiative, the association of the world’s largest grocery manufacturers. The certificate is therefore admitted and accepted globally.
The requirements are high for a manufacturer who follows the BRC standards. The factory is supervised and controlled by quality management throughout the whole manufacturing process. All products from Nybergs deli can be identified and traced back to their origin. The packaging is therefore marked with unique batch numbers which makes it possible to trace ingredients and raw material back through the whole manufacturing process. The control system provides assurance of safe production of food for the customer.
The BRC Global Standard has been adopted by food manufacturers worldwide. Third -party certification to the standard helps manufacturers, brand owners and retailers to fulfil their legal obligations and to safeguard consumers. The standard covers a comprehensive scope of product safety areas, as well as the legal and due diligence responsibilities of both the supplier and the retailer.
The BRC Standard is divided into six areas. The manufacturer must receive a pass in all areas in order to attain the BRC certificate.
1. Highest management responsibility and constant improvements.
2. Hazard Analysis Critical Control points-system – risk analysis, knowledge and management of microbiological, chemical and physical hazards.
3. Management by food safety and quality – documented routines to ensure safe and legally made products. Management’s responsibility and constant improvements.
4. Demands on the factory.
5. Product management and analysis.
6. Process management – management of time, temperature, control of measurement equipment and manufacturing process.
7. Employees – capability, quality and hygiene education.
Read more about the BRC Global Standards