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BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Is Here: Prepare for Change

BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 was published on 28 October 2024, and will be used for all audits conducted from 28 April 2025. Get ready for the changes with support from NSF.

The BRCGS Global Standard Packaging Materials helps a site or operation to demonstrate they are providing products that are quality assured, legally compliant, and authentic. The standard has become the global industry benchmark and is not only used by food packaging producers, but also by producers of packaging for all applications, across the supply chain. The updates arose following a review of current trends and issues in the sector, and how best the standard can meet the requirements of the industry.

Key changes in Issue 7

  • Focus on continual improvement
  • Risk assessment
  • Allergen management
  • Traceability
  • Non-conforming materials.

Supporting your journey to certification

  • Understand the key impacts and changes for the industry in our useful webinar, held in collaboration with BRCGS. Watch here.
  • Why not undertake a training course to the new standard? Ask our team about upcoming dates via the contact form below.
  • Gap analysis – our experts can take a look at your current system and identify areas for improvement and to meet the Issue 7 requirements.
  • Have any questions about the process? Get in touch, our team will be more than happy to help.

Would you like to learn more about BRCGS certification?

Demonstrate that you comply with a BRCGS Global Standard for food safety, packaging, or storage and distribution.

Ready to begin the process?

Start the conversation, ask how we can support your packaging needs.

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