BRCGS Packaging Materials – Understanding the Requirements
Prepare packaging and packaging-material manufacturers for BRCGS certification. Participants learn the structure and requirements of the standard – senior management commitment, hazard and risk management, site standards, product and process control and personnel – and the audit protocol.
At a glance
- 2 days · Requirements
- 5 days · With implementation workshops
Who it's for
- Personnel responsible for implementing the standard at packaging & packaging-material manufacturers
Learning objectives
- Understand the requirements of the BRCGS
- Global Standard for Packaging Materials
- Implement the requirements and prepare for the initial certification audit
- Understand scheme rules, benefits and audit protocol
Detailed content
- Scheme benefits and certification process
- Structure of Issue 7 of the standard
- Senior management commitment
- Product safety and quality culture plan
- Hazard and risk management system (HARA)
- Documentation and records
- Internal audits, supplier approval and traceability
- Complaints, incidents and product recall
- Site standards and hygiene
- Product design and process control
- Personnel training and competence
- Audit protocol, scope and planning
- Audit process, report and grading
- Compliance and competence
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- The BRCGS scheme
- Management and safety culture
- Quality management system
- Site, product and process control
- The audit
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Audit simulation: plan, interview, sample evidence and write findings
- Gap analysis of your own documents against the clauses
- Write nonconformity statements and review corrective actions
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
Tools and templates you keep
- Clause-by-clause gap-analysis checklist
- Audit plan, checklist and report templates
- Nonconformity and CAPA log
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024
- ISO 19011:2018 (auditing management systems)
- ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification bodies)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Pharma, Medical Devices & Food Safety · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is BRCGS Packaging Materials – Understanding the Requirements?
The program runs 2 days; other formats: 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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