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Food manufacturers supplying major retailers, food service companies, and international buyers are often required to demonstrate that their food safety and quality systems are properly controlled before a commercial relationship is approved. The BRCGS Audit independently assesses these systems against the applicable BRCGS Standard, and it usually begins with understanding the site scope, reviewing existing systems and planning for certification, completing a readiness assessment, and preparing the facility for the certification audit. The experts at Legal4sure take companies through this entire process from initial gap identification up to BRCGS Non-Conformity Closure Support.
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Here is the step-by-step process through which the audit is carried out for the manufacturers and exporters we partner with. It includes the following steps that our team goes through with each client that comes to us for audit preparation.
Review the product categories, processes, site scope and customer requirements to identify the correct BRCGS standard and certification scope.
Establish the products, production areas, processes and locations that will be covered under the BRCGS certification.
Assess the existing food safety system, site conditions, records and operational controls to identify gaps before certification.
Check policies, procedures, HACCP plans, cleaning systems, traceability records and other requirements against the expected audit criteria.
Organise the required policies, procedures, records and supporting documents to meet the applicable BRCGS requirements.
Ensure documented procedures are effectively implemented across the site and consistently followed by employees.
Verify the effectiveness of the food safety and quality management system through internal audits before the certification audit.
Plan the audit with the certification body and prepare the site for document reviews, employee interviews, inspections and record verification.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for any non-conformities identified during the BRCGS audit.
Submit corrective action evidence within the required timelines and ensure all findings are properly reviewed and closed.
Legal4sure has been assisting Indian manufacturers and exporters for years using compliance programs based on retailer and international buyer requirements. Our BRCGS Audit approach focuses on practical site readiness. Our professional team acts as your compliance consultant and deals with the audit process starting from readiness assessment and documentation review and ending with corrective action closure. We know what are the common mistakes made during BRCGS audits – incomplete HACCP records, weak traceability tests, poor housekeeping or corrective actions without proper root cause. Our service is designed to discover these problems before the external auditor arrives.
Our professionals conduct a BRCGS Pre-Assessment Audit to review your systems, records, site practices and documentation against the applicable requirements before the formal certification audit.
We review the audit checklist with your team, identify missing records and support implementation so that documented procedures match what is actually happening at the facility.
Our team supports the BRCGS Internal Audit process and helps review findings, root causes and corrective actions before evidence is submitted to the certification body.
After certification, we help sites maintain records, close gaps and stay prepared for the next surveillance review instead of treating compliance as a one-time activity.
Major retailers, food service businesses and international buyers often use BRCGS certification as part of their supplier approval process. A successful BRCGS Audit can provide evidence that the facility has structured food safety, quality and operational controls in place, helping suppliers meet buyer expectations and enter regulated supply chains.
The standard requires companies to establish controls around food safety hazards, hygiene, traceability, product quality and operational practices. When these controls are followed as part of daily production, the facility can identify problems earlier and reduce the chances of repeated food safety or quality failures.
BRCGS Certification is not something that can be maintained only by preparing documents before an audit. Internal reviews, corrective actions, management involvement and routine monitoring need to continue throughout the certification cycle. This is why regular system review and preparation for the next audit remains important.
Legal entity details, site address, products, processes and certification scope are needed so the audit covers the correct activities and production areas.
Food safety policies, procedures, HACCP documentation, food safety plans and management system records demonstrate how the site controls identified risks.
Hazard analysis, control measures, monitoring records and verification activities are reviewed to confirm that food safety risks are being identified and managed.
Cleaning schedules, chemical controls, verification records and sanitation instructions show whether hygiene controls are being maintained consistently.
Batch records, raw material information, finished product identification and mock recall exercises help auditors verify that products can be traced through the supply chain.
Approved supplier lists, specifications, supplier evaluations and incoming inspection records demonstrate control over ingredients, packaging and other purchased materials.
Training records, induction documents and competency assessments help demonstrate that employees understand the procedures relevant to their roles.
Internal audit reports, corrective actions, root cause investigations and closure evidence show that the company identifies issues and works to prevent their recurrence.
Bridging technical complexity and operational excellence across highly regulated global markets.
Food safety management, HACCP, hygiene, process controls, traceability, supplier approval, product safety and BRCGS audit preparation.
Allergen management, ingredient controls, hygiene, foreign-body prevention, production controls, traceability and product quality requirements.
Milk handling, temperature control, sanitation, allergen management, contamination prevention, traceability and process monitoring.
Raw material inspection, washing and processing controls, hygiene, contamination prevention, storage, packaging and traceability.
HACCP implementation, allergen controls, cooking and cooling processes, hygiene, shelf-life controls, packaging and traceability.
Ingredient controls, allergen management, frying or baking controls, foreign-body prevention, packaging, storage and traceability.
Raw material approval, cleaning and processing controls, pest management, contamination prevention, storage and traceability.
Ingredient management, microbial and physical hazard controls, allergen management, sanitation, processing and traceability.
Supplier controls, raw material verification, hazard analysis, processing controls, contamination prevention, traceability and storage.
Water and ingredient controls, processing hygiene, contamination prevention, packaging, traceability, storage and quality monitoring.
Before working with us, most factories ask the same things. These FAQs cover what Legal4sure does and how we support you.
The assessment is an independent review of a food business against the applicable BRCGS requirements. It reviews food safety, quality, hygiene, operational controls, documentation and implementation at the manufacturing site.
The process normally starts with understanding the certification scope, conducting a gap assessment, reviewing documentation, implementing required controls, completing internal audits and preparing the site for the certification audit.
The cost depends on factors such as site size, product scope, number of employees, audit duration and certification body. Consultant fees and certification audit charges are generally separate and should be assessed based on the actual site requirements.
Preparation time depends on the maturity of the existing food safety system. A site with established HACCP, documentation and internal controls may require less preparation, while a new system can require several months of implementation and verification.
A company can prepare internally if it has the required technical knowledge and resources. However, a BRCGS Audit Consultant can provide an independent review, identify gaps that internal teams may overlook and support corrective actions before the certification audit.
The site needs to analyse the reason for each finding, implement suitable corrective actions and provide objective evidence according to the certification process. The severity and number of findings can affect the certification outcome and follow-up requirements.
The audit frequency depends on the applicable certification requirements and the site’s certification status and performance. Certified sites need to maintain compliance throughout the certification cycle and prepare for scheduled audits rather than treating each visit separately.
Look for a consultant with experience in your product category, practical understanding of food safety systems and knowledge of certification audits. Experience in gap assessment, internal auditing and corrective action closure is also important
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