The document summarizes the BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution. It was introduced in 2006 and last updated in 2010 to complement other BRC global standards. The primary objective is to maintain food safety and quality as products move through the supply chain. The standard aims to complete the chain between manufacturers and retailers. Audits last 1.5 days on average and assess non-conformities, with corrective actions required to achieve certification. Requirements address issues like hazard analysis, quality management, facilities, vehicles, operations, and training.

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BRC GLOBAL STANDARD FOR
STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION
Anisha CHETTRI
Pauline BOYER
Suzanne JOHN
Vidyun RATHORE
Vivian GOODWIN
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HISTORY
 BRC introduced Global Standard for Storage and
Distribution in September 2006
 Issue 2 of the Standard was published in September
2010.
 To complement the Global standards covering food,
packaging and consumer products.
 Created to complete the chain of product certification.
 Developed by a multi-stakeholder group
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OBJECTIVE
 Primary concern Food safety
 Quality and safety of the product is
maintained.
 Customer confidence upheld through audit
and certification.
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REASONS FOR SETTING UP
 Retail consists 5% of GDP of the country
 Largest Private Sector Employer
 Crime
 Accessibility
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MAIN AIMS
 Complete the chain between the food
manufacturer and the retailer
 Maintain food Safety
 Cover the network of retailers
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AUDITOR
Higher education level-Degree or Diploma
Appropriate post-qualification work experience-atleast 5
years industry experience
Licensed by a recognized third-party auditor qualification
Qualification in HACCP or Risk Assessment
Completed BRC Training in GS BRC-Storage &
Distribution
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS
OBTAIN STANDARD
SELF-ASSESSMENT
SELECT CERTIFICATION BODY
ON-SITE AUDIT
CRITICAL, MAJOR & MINOR NON
CONFORMITIES IDENTIFIED
CORRECT NON CONFORMITIES-28 DAYS
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AUDIT DURATION
 An audit shall last about 1.5 days.
 Also depends on the number of modules included
in the scope of the audit.
 (storage, distribution, whole sales, contracted services module)
 The first re-audit after certification is carried out
after 12 months.
 The other re-audits are either done after 12 or 18
months, depending on the number of non
conformities.
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ASSESSMENT
 3 levels of non conformities:
 Critical: failure to comply with a product safety
or legal compliance issue.
 Major:
 failure to meet requirements of the standard
 situation which would raise doubts on the conformity
of the product
 Minor: absolute compliance of the standard’s
requirements has not been achieved but the
conformity of the product is not a doubt.
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10. NON CONFORMITIES AND CORRECTIVE
ACTION REQUIRED
Number and type of non-conformities Process for Re-audit
reviewing Certificate on frequency
corrective completion once
Critical Major Minor action certificated
18 months –
Provide existing
0 <3 <20 objective Yes certificated site
evidence 12 months –
initial audit
0 3 or 4 <20 Revisit to
review
Yes 12 months
corrective
0 <3 20 to 29 action
1 or more
Full re-audit
usually no less Dependent on
No certificate
0 5 or more than 3 months subsequent
issued
following the full audit result
initial audit
0 <5 30 or more
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Source: BRC storage and distribution, issue 2

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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
 Senior management commitment:
 Hazard and risk analysis
 Quality management systems
 Site and building standards
 Vehicle operating standards
 Facility management
 Good operating practices
 Personnel
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Senior management commitment Commitment and continual
improvement
Organisational structure
Hazard and risk analysis HACCP
Quality Management system Quality systems
Documentation control
Record completion and maintenance
Internal audit
Corrective and preventive action
Customer requirements
Purchasing
Traceability
Good operating practices Receipt of goods
Product handling
Environmental control
Physical and chemical product
contamination risk
Stock rotation
Product release
Personnel Training and competency
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Personal hygiene

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THANK YOU!!
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