Certificate in BRCGS Global Standards for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor

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:

Eligibility

Any graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Certificate Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

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 Certificate in BRCGS Global Standards for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and agriculture companies across the globe. 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 global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury), Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd., Vimta Labs, Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.

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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