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Overview
BRCGS Plant-Based Global Standard Issue 1 Auditor Training is designed to provide the knowledge and auditor competencies required to understand the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1, assess plant-based product integrity and effectively audit Plant-Based Management Systems.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1, plant-based product integrity, the control of materials of animal origin, cross-contact risks, prerequisite programmes, the risk-based Plant-Based Management System, the assessment of objective evidence, auditor documentation and audit reporting.
Who Should Attend?
- Food safety and quality systems auditors
- BRCGS auditors
- Professionals wishing to become BRCGS Plant-Based auditors
- Certification body technical personnel
- Quality and food safety professionals
- ISO 9001 and GMP auditors
- Internal auditors
- BRCGS Professionals
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to interpret the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1 from an auditor’s perspective, assess the integrity of plant-based products and management systems based on objective evidence, and conduct the audit process effectively.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1.
- Assess the key components and scope of the standard.
- Audit plant-based product integrity requirements.
- Assess risks associated with materials of animal origin.
- Assess cross-contact risks and control measures.
- Audit Plant-Based Management System controls.
- Evaluate the objective evidence required to determine conformity.
- Complete auditor documentation correctly.
- Report audit findings clearly and accurately.
Programme and Method
Overview of BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1
- Purpose, scope and structure of the Standard
- Importance of plant-based product integrity
- Key components of the Standard
- Certification and audit process
Plant-Based Product Integrity
- Concept of plant-based products
- Identification of materials of animal origin
- Assessment of raw materials and ingredients
- Maintaining product integrity
Risk and Cross-Contact Management
- Risk-based management approach
- Concept of cross-contact
- Identification of sources of cross-contact
- Assessment of control measures
Plant-Based Management System
- Management system requirements
- Raw material and supplier controls
- Production and process controls
- Cleaning and hygiene management
- Traceability and records management
Prerequisite Programmes
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Personnel hygiene
- Storage and transport controls
- Practices for preventing cross-contact
Conducting the BRCGS Audit
- Audit preparation and planning
- Collection of objective evidence
- Assessment of plant-based product management
- Determination of conformity levels
- Communication during the audit
Non-Conformity and Reporting
- Assessment of audit findings
- Identification of non-conformities
- Completion of auditor documentation
- Reporting of audit results
- Use of BRCGS resources
Training Method
The training is delivered through presentations, assessment of the clauses of the Standard, 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 mark 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 Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1 Auditor Training suitable for?
It is intended for food safety and quality auditors, BRCGS auditors, technical personnel and relevant professionals who audit plant-based product management systems or wish to gain auditor competence under BRCGS Plant-Based.
What is the main objective of the training?
The objective is to enable participants to assess plant-based product integrity and the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1 from an auditor's perspective and to audit Plant-Based Management Systems effectively.
Does the training include practical activities?
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. An assessment examination is conducted at the end of the training.
References
- BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Issue 1
- BRCGS Global Standard Plant-Based Interpretation Guideline
- BRCGS Audit Protocol
- Relevant BRCGS guidance and guidelines