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Training content
Overview
BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Auditor Training is designed to provide the knowledge and auditor competencies required to understand the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7, assess them correctly during audits, and effectively plan, conduct and report BRCGS audits.
The language of the training is English. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7, fundamental clauses, conformity assessment, the product safety and quality management system, the risk-based approach, audit planning, audit techniques, the assessment of non-conformities and audit reporting.
Who Should Attend?
- BRCGS auditors
- Professionals wishing to become BRCGS auditors
- Certification body technical personnel and programme managers
- Internal auditors
- Quality and product safety managers
- Technical and quality personnel in the packaging sector
- Consultants and BRCGS Professionals
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to interpret the requirements of BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 from an auditor's perspective, assess organisations' compliance with the standard based on objective evidence, and manage the BRCGS audit process effectively.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the requirements of BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7.
- Assess the scope and applicability of the standard.
- Evaluate evidence of compliance from an auditor's perspective.
- Audit product safety, legality and quality requirements.
- Plan and conduct a BRCGS audit.
- Correctly classify and report non-conformities.
- Prepare the audit report in accordance with BRCGS requirements.
- Explain the BRCGS audit and certification process.
Programme and Method
Overview of BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7
- Purpose, scope and structure of the standard
- Key clauses and statements of intent
- Certification and audit protocol
Product Safety and Quality Management
- Senior management commitment
- Product safety and quality culture
- Control of documentation and records
- Risk-based management approach
Hazard and Risk Management
- Assessment of product safety risks
- Hazard analysis
- Assessment of control measures
- Auditing of risk analyses
Site and Process Controls
- Site standards
- Product and process control
- Hygiene and foreign-body controls
- Personnel requirements
Conducting a BRCGS Audit
- Audit preparation and planning
- Collection of objective evidence
- Interview and on-site audit techniques
- Assessment of conformity with the standard
Non-conformity and Reporting
- Identification of non-conformities
- Classification of findings
- Assessment of root causes and corrective actions
- Preparation of the audit report
Training Method
The training is delivered through lectures, assessment of the standard's clauses, case studies, sample audit scenarios and practical conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Requirements
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must obtain 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 the BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Auditor Training suitable for?
It is intended for auditors who conduct audits in the packaging sector or wish to gain auditor competence under BRCGS Packaging Materials, as well as technical personnel, quality professionals and certification body employees.
What is the main objective of the training?
The objective is to enable participants to assess the requirements of the standard from an auditor’s perspective and gain the competence to plan, conduct and report BRCGS audits effectively.
Does the training include practical exercises?
Yes. Case studies, audit scenarios and conformity assessment exercises are used during the training.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. A 50-question assessment examination is administered at the end of the training, and the pass mark is 75%.
References
- BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7
- BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Interpretation Guidelines
- BRCGS Audit Protocol
- Relevant BRCGS guidance and guidelines