BRCGS Food & Packaging certification: strengthen the Quality and Safety of your products and packaging

The BRCGS Food is an international standard designed to ensure the integrity of food products and packaging by focusing on security, fraud prevention and protection against malicious acts. This certification represents a competitive advantage and facilitates access to Anglo-Saxon markets and, more broadly, to international markets for players in the agri-food sector, particularly on the African continent.

BRCGS Food Certification, a key lever in your international development strategy

The BRCGS Food is a standard designed to guarantee the integrity of food products, with an approach that focuses not only on health safety but also on the risks of fraud and malicious acts or sabotage.

This standard applies to all food suppliers wishing to export their products to English-speaking countries or internationally, under their own brand or via distributors.

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Apave Côte d'Ivoire is the first certification body in West Africa to be accredited for BRCGS certification. Our teams can help you!
 

Recognised by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), BRCGS Food certification gives local food producers additional credibility when marketing their products to international distributors.

With this certification, companies in the agri-food sector are committed to ensuring the safety and quality of their food production, and ensuring their attractiveness on the export markets they wish to develop.

The BRCGS Packaging Certification

BRCGS Packaging is an international standard that guarantees the quality, safety and conformity of packaging.

Essential for packaging manufacturers, particularly in the food industry, it is based on rigorous criteria that promote continuous improvement in product safety and the reduction of waste.

Recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), it is now an essential benchmark for both legal compliance and consumer protection. A key factor in setting ourselves apart on the international packaging market, it is essential for access to English-speaking markets and is recognised on all international markets.

In addition to the regulatory and consumer safety aspects, this standard offers economic benefits. The ongoing development of this standard is helping to reduce production costs by optimising manufacturing processes and reducing product recall incidents.

The BRCGS Food and Packaging certification process in four stages:

Validation of the audit scope
Together we define the specific...
Together we define the specific areas to be assessed.
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Planning the audit
We select the auditors, set the dates...
We select the auditors, set the dates according to your constraints and prepare the documentation for the audit.
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Audit
Our qualified auditors examine...
Our qualified auditors examine your documents and operations and identify any discrepancies.
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Certification
If the requirements are met, you will receive proof...
If the requirements are met, you will receive proof of certification, the audit report, the grade obtained and access to the BRCGS Directory portal. If not, we will submit a corrective action plan within 28 days of the end of the audit.
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The BRCGS Food and Packaging certification process in four stages:

Validation of the audit scope
Together we define the specific...
Together we define the specific areas to be assessed.
Planning the audit
We select the auditors, set the dates...
We select the auditors, set the dates according to your constraints and prepare the documentation for the audit.
Audit
Our qualified auditors examine...
Our qualified auditors examine your documents and operations and identify any discrepancies.
Certification
If the requirements are met, you will receive proof...
If the requirements are met, you will receive proof of certification, the audit report, the grade obtained and access to the BRCGS Directory portal. If not, we will submit a corrective action plan within 28 days of the end of the audit.

A network of specialist auditors

close to you

The Apave Group has been present in Africa for many years, with local teams.

Calling on our teams gives you the advantage of benefiting from the expertise and know-how of a leading Certification Body with a strong local presence:

Your partner

Our teams can be on site quickly to carry out audits, taking into account your planning constraints. They have an in-depth understanding of your challenges and the specific issues that concern you.

Qualification

In order to meet regulatory changes and accreditation requirements, the qualification of our auditors is crucial. We ensure that our teams receive regular training and take an active part in sharing experience with their colleagues in other African countries. This strengthens our expertise in the various management systems and audit processes.

Recruitment

In our quest to find the best solutions for our partners, we look for the best talent every day. We recruit qualified independent auditors, who are essential to success in sectors where regulations are constantly changing.

BRCGS START: an offer for small structures

Are you a small organisation lacking experience in food safety certification? We're here to support you with solutions tailored to your situation, with the BRCGS START programme.

The START! programme recognises and encourages the development of food safety systems in small organisations where food safety management systems are immature. BRCGS START offers you a clear path to improving food safety standards as you grow.

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