BRCGS
Global Harmonization Standard for Brand Reputation.

BRCGS was founded by retailers in 1996 to harmonize standards throughout the supply chain and renamed BRCGS ( Brand Reputation Through Compliance Global Standards) in 2019. Today, it operates globally recognized independent third-party certification programs in food and non-food categories.

Certification Program

BRCGS Certification ADVANTAGES

Acting with its pioneering vision in the sector, USB Certification is the first Turkish certification body to be approved by BRCGS in 2021. With this deep-rooted experience and strong infrastructure, we carry your brand to the global market in the most reliable way.

GLOBAL COMPLIANCE STANDARD

What is BRCGS?
Brand Reputation and Supply Chain Trust

BRCGS is a global family of standards with a mission to protect brand reputation through compliance. It ensures that independent third-party audits verify product safety, quality and operational control criteria in every link of the supply chain. In this way, it ensures harmonized functioning in the chain extending from the manufacturer to the retailer. Thousands of organizations, including manufacturers, packaging companies, warehouse/logistics operators and brand owners, gain secure entry to the global market with BRCGS standards.

USB Certification

BRCGS Service Scope

USB Certification offers independent certification audits, pre-audits and sectoral training services within the BRCGS family of standards. For detailed information, please contact us at info@usbcertification.com

BRCGS Food Safety

  • BRCGS START!
  • BRCGS Food Safety Standards
  • BRCGS Plant-Based Certification
  • BRCGS Consumer Goods Standard
  • BRCGS Gluten-Free (GFCP) Certification
SERVICE AREAS

What BRCGS Certification Offers Your Business

Global Recognition and Market Advantage

It is recognized at the highest level by retailers and brand owners around the world to certify compliance in the supply chain. It adds strategic and commercial strength to your brand as a reference compliance document for entry into competitive global markets.

Cost and Time Savings

One strong, internationally recognized standard meets customer requirements in full, significantly reducing the number and operational burden of duplicate supplier audits required by your different customers.

Standardization and Process Management

Based on internationally recognized criteria, it provides an inclusive framework for the operational processes of your business. While ensuring standardization throughout the facility, it supports continuous improvement systematics.

Product Safety and Personnel Awareness

Ensures a sustainable development momentum in product safety and quality indicators. Builds a permanent ‘culture of compliance’ throughout the company by increasing personnel awareness through training and standard practices.

Multi-Sector Coverage

The system is not limited to food safety, but provides a holistic portfolio of standards across both food and non-food categories, including packaging, storage, distribution, consumer products and ethical trade.

Independent Third Party Verification:

It is based on rigorous and independent audits conducted by accredited certification bodies. Your certificate proves the transparency and reliability of your business to all stakeholders through an impartial authority.

Start Your BRCGS Journey with USB Certification

USB Certification provides independent certification audits, pre-audits and sectoral training services within the BRCGS family of standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

BRCGS is one of the most internationally recognized independent third-party certification programs, established in 1996 by retailers. It aims to ensure product safety and quality at every stage of the supply chain. The standard, which has a wide range of both food and non-food categories, covers food production, packaging materials, storage and distribution, consumer products, agent/broker activities and ethical trade. The certification process is completed as a result of impartial audits conducted by accredited organizations.

USB Certification conducts a scope assessment to determine the most appropriate BRCGS standard (such as BRCGS Start!, BRCGS Plant-Based, BRCGS Consumer Products, BRCGS Gluten-Free) for your business. In this direction, it becomes your reliable solution partner in your journey to the global market by providing independent certification, pre-audit and training services for standard requirements.

BRCGS is suitable for all types of businesses involved in food, packaging, storage, distribution, consumer products and intermediary activities. When selecting the most appropriate standard for your field of activity, the special BRCGS Start! program, which provides a gradual transition to global standards for SMEs, can also be applied.

You can access all international details about standards and programs at www.brcgs.com. For any questions regarding BRCGS audit, pre-assessment and training services and application processes offered by USB Certification, you can get support from our expert staff by sending an e-mail to info@usbcertification.com.