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Overview
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Sites Training is designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills required to implement the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standard for Consumer Products Issue 4 within business operations, effectively manage product safety, quality and legal compliance risks, and prepare the business for a BRCGS certification audit.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the structure and requirements of the BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 standard, senior management commitment, product risk management, the product safety and quality management system, site standards, product and process controls, supplier management, personnel requirements, traceability, the management of non-conforming products and preparation for the certification audit.
Who Should Attend?
- Quality and product safety managers
- Technical managers and technical personnel
- Production and operations managers
- Product development personnel
- Purchasing and supplier management personnel
- Internal auditors
- Product safety team members
- Employees of businesses preparing for BRCGS Consumer Products certification
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to interpret the requirements of BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 correctly, assess product safety, quality and legal compliance risks, incorporate the necessary control measures into business practices, and prepare the site effectively for the BRCGS certification audit.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure and scope of the BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 standard.
- Assess product safety and quality risks.
- Implement the product risk management system.
- Evaluate supplier and raw material controls.
- Verify site and infrastructure requirements.
- Implement product and process controls.
- Evaluate personnel requirements.
- Manage traceability and non-conforming product processes.
- Implement internal audit and corrective action processes.
- Plan activities to prepare for the BRCGS certification audit.
Programme and Method
Overview of BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4
- Purpose and scope of the Standard
- Structure of the Standard
- Fundamental requirements
- Certification process
- Key expectations for site practices
Senior Management Commitment
- Management responsibilities
- Product safety and quality policy
- Setting objectives
- Provision of resources
- Management review
- Continual improvement
Product Risk Management
- Identification of product and process risks
- Hazard and risk analysis
- Assessment of risk levels
- Identification of control measures
- Review of the risk assessment
- Assessment of changes
Product Safety and Quality Management System
- Document control
- Management of records
- Internal audits
- Corrective actions
- Complaint management
- Traceability
- Withdrawal and recall
Supplier and Raw Material Management
- Supplier approval processes
- Supplier risk assessment
- Raw material and packaging controls
- Specification management
- Monitoring supplier performance
- Management of non-conforming materials
Site Standards
- Site layout
- Buildings and infrastructure
- Product and material flow
- Suitability of equipment
- Maintenance activities
- Cleaning and hygiene
- Waste and pest control
- Storage conditions
Product Design and Development
- New product development processes
- Definition of product characteristics
- Safety and quality criteria
- Assessment of legal requirements
- Management of product changes
- Product approval processes
Product Control
- Product specifications
- Label and packaging controls
- Product testing and analysis
- Legal compliance checks
- Product release
- Management of non-conforming products
Process Control
- Definition of process parameters
- Production controls
- Measurement and monitoring activities
- Calibration
- Product changeover controls
- Management of deviations
- Control of process records
Personnel Requirements
- Training and competence
- Personnel hygiene
- Protective clothing
- Working practices
- Visitor and contractor controls
Traceability
- Raw material traceability
- Production records
- Lot and batch controls
- Tracking product movements
- Traceability tests
- Verification of records
Non-conforming Product and Corrective Actions
- Identification of non-conforming products
- Quarantine and segregation
- Correction
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action
- Verification of action effectiveness
Internal Audits and Site Inspections
- Internal audit programme
- Risk-based audit frequency
- Site inspections
- Document and record reviews
- Recording findings
- Follow-up of corrective actions
Preparation for the Certification Audit
- Definition of the audit scope
- Preparation of documents and records
- Conducting site inspections
- Checking traceability records
- Follow-up of previous non-conformities
- Preparation of objective evidence
- Post-audit corrective action process
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, assessment of the clauses of the Standard, examples of site practices, case studies, sample audit scenarios and practical conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rule
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must achieve a passing grade in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Sites Training suitable for?
It is intended for quality, technical, production, product development and operations personnel who implement the BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 requirements within their organisations or are preparing for the certification process.
What is the main objective of the training?
The objective is to enable participants to correctly apply the BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 requirements to their organisation’s operations, assess product safety and quality risks, and contribute to preparing the organisation for a BRCGS certification audit.
Does the training include practical activities?
Yes. The training includes case studies, site-based scenarios, risk assessment examples, process and product control activities, and conformity assessments.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- BRCGS Global Standard for Consumer Products Issue 4
- BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Interpretation Guideline
- BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Sites Training Course Materials
- Relevant BRCGS guidance documents and guidelines