BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6 to Issue 7 Transition course

BRCGS published Issue 7 of the Global Standard Packaging Materials in October 2024, and is effective for audits from 28 April 2025. This workshop provides an overview of the key changes between Issue 6 and Issue 7 and includes:

• Focus areas
• Key changes from Issue 6
• Changes to clauses of the standard
• How the changes impact your current system
• The transition steps to address the changes
• Tips to make the transition steps easier

This course will help you understand the gaps in your current system and how to transition to Issue 7 to ensure that you address the new Issue 7 requirements.

To attend this transition course, you should already have a good understanding of the BRCGS Packaging materials Standard.

The Food Safety Team, Procurement, Laboratory Staff, Production Manager, Product Development Staff.

• Introduction to the BRCS Packaging Materials Standard
• Scope of the standard
• Alignment with the GFSI Benchmarking requirements
• Focus areas
• Key changes between Issue 6 and 7
• Review of HARA (Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment)
• Allergen Management
• Validation of CCPs
• Single-use disposable products
• Importance of Product Safety and Quality Culture
• Senior Management Commitment
• Confidential reporting systems
• Product and Process Control – new clauses
• Management of Outsourced Processes
• Traceability
• Control of Non-conforming Materials
• Changes to audit protocol
• Changes in terminology
• Transition steps from Issue 6 to Issue 7
• Tips to help you with the transition process
• Implementation roadmap
• and much more…

• Gain an excellent understanding of the key changes
• Build a project plan for the implementation of the new requirements
• Conduct a self-assessment to help you prepare for your audit
• Practical examples and case studies
• Interactive group discussions will enhance your learning experience
• Receive a comprehensive manual to help you get started
• Receive tools, tips and tricks to make things a little easier for you

You will need to achieve a 70% score on the knowledge test upon course completion