Thursday, November 3, 2011

Relevance Of BRC Food Certification

By Tara Worthenstowe


Over the past few years concern has expanded over the safety of food plus the feed industry specifically in relation to genetically modified food or GMOs. This has resulted in the creation of food safety certification up against the given standards to alleviate people's fears. For instance the BRC food certification is a benchmark for best practise within the food industry. These standards are commonly used and recognised by suppliers and retailers around the globe.

In order that the standards keep meet the criteria of manufacturers and retailers it's continuously revised and updated through the consultation with representatives in the food service industry along with major retailers. This standard was initially introduced in 1998 and it is now utilized in over 100 countries around the world.

Another standard that is now popular in the food industry is halal certification. In the United Kingdom you will find over 3 million Halal consumers who want to eat certified products. Eating Halal food is a significant element for the Muslim community and so it is vital that they're able to verify the food they've chosen is certified as genuine Halal.

Consumers want the assurance that the processed food, carbonated drinks or confectionery items they're purchasing meet the required standards and this is the reason why food manufacturers have to undergo the audit method that will lead to their products meeting the desired standards and being awarded the necessary certification for instance BRC food certification.

The auditors that can come out and go to the company are all trained food technologists who recognize modern food processes along with the challenges associated with producing food that is, for example, up to Halal standards and can thus be given the halal certification. It is very important that companies seeking to get certificated take into account what they will have to do with regards to self-assessing, deciding on a certification body and issuing a written report to customers, prior to organising a certification audit.




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