Applies to
- Poultry primary processing
- Further processing and cooked poultry
- Egg products
- Cold storage supplying certified customers
Key requirements
- ▸Senior management commitment and continual improvement
- ▸HACCP plan aligned with Codex Alimentarius
- ▸Site standards: fabrication, hygiene, pest management, foreign-body controls
- ▸Product control: allergen, authenticity, packaging, inspection
- ▸Process control, traceability, testing
- ▸Personnel: training, protective clothing, medical screening
How buyers cite this in procurement
Cited when the buyer's off-taker is a UK or EU retailer. EPC design must accommodate BRCGS site-standard requirements (linear flow, pest exclusion, allergen separation).
Frequently asked
Which BRCGS grade is expected?
Retailers typically expect at least a Grade AA or A unannounced audit result. Grade B may trigger a corrective plan; C/D usually causes de-listing.