BRCGS Global Standards for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor (BRCGS)

The BRCGS standard holds recognition from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which, backed by leading retailers and food manufacturers worldwide, strives to align international food safety standards. GFSI acknowledgment allows for the utilization of the BRCGS Global Standard to fulfil the criteria of these key stakeholders through a unified, globally accepted food safety management system. The BRCGS training program is specifically crafted to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and expertise to evaluate and report on compliance and successful application of the BRCGS standard.

The course you are referring to provides in-depth training on standard protocols and BRCGS certification auditing, aligning with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. It is essential for participants to have prior knowledge of quality management systems, auditing in the relevant sector, and completion of a minimum two-day HACCP course as prerequisites. Key aspects of Lead Auditor (Issue 9) certification process are explained in detail, including, development and benefit of the standard, details of the standards for gaining certification, audit process, logos information, BRCGS Directory, management of certification bodies.

To aid learning, several quizzes and activities are included to help participants assess their understanding of the topics covered. The course provides valuable materials that can be applied to audits and enhance technical knowledge. It is highly interactive, encouraging participants to ask questions and share experiences gained through regular audits and industry work. The course features a series of lectures combined with individual and group exercises to facilitate better learning.

This course will empower you to:

1. Understand the background and benefits of the Global standard for Food Safety.
2. Understand the relationship with other standards such as ISO and GFSI-benchmark standards.
3. Knowledge of the fundamental clauses and statements of intent within the BRCGS standard.
4. Understand BRCGS audit methodology, the enrolment program, and the unannounced audit schemes.
5. Ability to close an audit and handle corrective actions effectively.
6. Knowledge of how to upload reports onto the BRCGS Directory and issue certificates.
7. Understand the benefits of being listed in the BRCGS Directory.
8. Knowledge of how certification bodies are monitored for compliance by BRCGS.
9. Ability to use effective auditing techniques.
10. Proficiency in completing an audit report.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction: What’s new for Issue 9 and Scope of the standard

Module 2: Food safety legislation and Food safety management system: Global Food Safety Initiative Standards

Module 3: Understanding and Implementing BRCGS Lead Auditor (Issue 9) Requirements

• Clause 1: Senior management commitment
• Clause 2: The food safety plan- HACCP
• Clause 3: Food safety and quality management system
• Clause 4: Site Standards
• Clause 5: Product Protocol
• Clause 6: Process Protocol
• Clause 7: Personnel
• Clause 8: Production risk zones – high risk, high care and ambient high care

Module 4: Traded products

Module 5: Food fraud and Food defence

Module 6: Allergen Management

Module 7: Management and Governance

Module 8: Audit protocol

Module 9: BRCGS Packaging and Packaging Materials Global

Module 10:Case study

Who Should Attend: 

• Professionals involved in food processing, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Professionals involved in Agribusiness and Food Industry.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for implementing total quality management
• Consultants and auditors specializing in food safety and quality management 

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

The accompanying training is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded BRCGS Global Standards for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

The participants of this programme have prospective career opportunities in BRCGS Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, research, teaching, production, record keeping, technical writing and related activities. They can also work as food scientists in food & research institutions. The information, guidance, practical training and completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. Those who are already working in these areas will be benefitted by the programme in terms of career enhancement and growth within the organisation or at the time of switching their organisations.

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