BRC-Food
The BRC Food Safety Standard is a leading global brand recognized by
thousands of customers worldwide, and has certificated over 18,000
suppliers in over 100 countries around the globe. It was also the first Food
Safety Standard to be benchmarked by the GFSI.
FSSC 22000 – food safety system certification
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification was founded in 2004. The
Foundation developed FSSC 22000. This development is supported by the
Confederation of the FoodDrinkEurope. The scheme is recognized by the
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification scheme for Food Safety
Systems based on existing standards for certification (ISO 22000, ISO 22003
and technical specifications for sector PRPs). The certification will be
accredited under the standard ISO guide 17021. Manufacturers that are
already certified against ISO 22000 will only need an additional review
against technical specifications for sector PRPs to meet this certification
scheme. Organizations that want to integrate quality in their management
systems follow the requirements of ISO 9001.
ISO 22000- food safety management system
ISO 22000 is a standard developed by the International Organization for
Standardization dealing with food safety. It is a general derivative of ISO
9000. Food safety is linked to the presence of food-borne hazards in food at
the point of consumption. Since food safety hazards can occur at any stage
in the food chain it is essential that adequate control
BRC- Packaging and packaging materials
The Standard provides a framework for all types of packaging manufacturers
to assist them in the production of safe packaging materials and to manage
product quality to meet customers’ requirements. Certification against the
Standard is recognised by many brand owners, retailers, food service
companies and manufacturers around the world when assessing the
capabilities of their suppliers. In response to demand, the Standard has been
translated into many languages to facilitate implementation by packaging
materials companies across the world. Its is also a GFSI approved standard
HACCP: - Hazard analysis and critical control point
In the 1960's, the Pillsbury Corporation developed the HACCP control
system with NASA to ensure food safety for the first manned space missions
The HACCP system and guidelines for its application were defined by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission. This Commission implements the Joint Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and World Health
Organisation (WHO) Food Standards Programme
ISO 15378: - primary packaging material suppliers to packaging
industry
This International Standard identifies Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
principles and specifies requirements for a quality management system
applicable to primary packaging materials for medicinal products. The
realization of GMP principles in production and control of primary
packaging materials within organizations is of great importance for the
safety of a patient using the medicinal product, because of their direct
product contact. The application of GMP for pharmaceutical packaging
materials helps ensure that these materials meet the needs and requirements
of the pharmaceutical industry.
ISO 22716: - Cosmetic GMP
These guidelines are intended to provide guidance regarding Good
Manufacturing Practices for cosmetic products. These guidelines have been
prepared for consideration by the cosmetic industry and take into account the
specific needs of this sector. These guidelines offer organizational and
practical advice on the management of the human, technical and
administrative factors affecting product quality.
ISO 14001: - Environment management system
Organizations of all kinds are increasingly concerned with achieving and
demonstrating sound environmental performance by controlling the impacts
of their activities, products and services on the environment, consistent with
their environmental policy and objectives. They do so in the context of
increasingly stringent legislation, the development of economic policies and
other measures that foster environmental protection, and increased concern
expressed by interested parties about environmental matters and sustainable
development.
OHSAS 18001:- occupational health and safety management system
Organizations of all kinds are increasingly concerned with achieving and
demonstrating sound occupational health and safety (OH&S) performance
by controlling their OH&S risks, consistent with their OH&S policy and
objectives. They do so in the context of increasingly stringent legislation, the
development of economic policies and other measures that foster good
OH&S practices, and increased concern expressed by interested parties
about OH&S issues.
PS 9001: - pharmaceutical packaging standard
The EU Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rightly emphasizes the
importance of pharmaceutical packaging materials and in particular the
importance of the relationship between supplier and customer. Key to this is a
common and shared understanding of the risks associated with the packaging
operations at each site in order that risk mitigation plans can be effectively
adopted. Risk Management should be a key aspect in the supplier selection,
approval and management process if the quality and continuity of supply of
medicines and medical devices is to be assured. PS 9000:2011 provides a
common platform for the sharing of knowledge and practices across the diverse
supply chain of the pharmaceutical industry.
FAMi-Qs – Feed standard
This European Code of Practice for Animal Feed Ingredients Operators
(‘Code’) is in line with the Regulation of the European Parliament and the
Council laying down requirements for feed hygiene, (Regulation 183/2005/EC),
in particular articles 20 to 22 which encourage the development of guides to
good practice on hygiene and the application of HACCP principles.
ISO 50001: - EnMS
Using energy efficiently helps organizations save money as well as helping to
conserve resources and tackle climate change. ISO 50001 supports organizations in
all sectors to use energy more efficiently, through the development of an energy
management system (EnMS).
IMS: - integrated management system
Integrated management system can be designed to integrate multiple management
system standard into a single entity.
SEDEX: - Supplier ethical data exchange
Sedex offers a simple and effective way of managing ethical and responsible
practices in your supply chain.
Our core product is Sedex Advance, a secure, online database which allows
members to store, share and report on information on four key areas:
- Labour Standards
- Health & Safety
- The Environment
- Business Ethics
GMP:
Good manufacturing practice in accordance with schedule IV.