BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers: Understanding the Requirements for Companies

Description

This course will ensure that that company personnel using the BRC Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 2 have an in-depth and practical understanding of the format and requirements of the Standard, the protocol for the audit and actions following the audit.

The course is led by an experienced tutor, who will guide delegates through some practical exercises to consolidate the learning. 

COURSE OUTLINE:
Main topics of the course include the scope of the standard, the standard requirements and the certification process. After the training, delegates will:

• Know the scope of the Standard requirements, and what companies may be certificated to the Standard and products applicable for certification 
• Understand the format and structure of the requirements of the Standard 
• Identify what is required to comply with each requirement 
• Know how to prepare for an audit to the Global Standard for Agents and Brokers 
• Be aware of the scope and duration of an audit 
• Understand the procedure for closing out corrective actions on non-conformities 
• Be familiar with how an audit will be reported and how companies will be certificated 
• Know the benefits of being listed on the BRC Directory

NOTE: This course includes a 30-minute written examination.

ASSESSMENT:

• Examination in MC and E-examination

 
PROFESSIONAL TRAINER:
MR. ANDES MONG: 
Section Manager (Food)

• Andes Mong has over 20 years food quality and safety management working experience in food industries across Asia Pacific region. Understanding, planning, implementing and overview for food and supply chain management with the relevant know-how, skill, experience, knowledge and attitude to accept any food management challenge. 
• Active Lead Auditor for BRC Food, BRC S&D, BRC A&B, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP since 2002 and   Food Safety Trainer for HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC Food, BRC S&D, BRC A&B 
• BRC Approved Trainer for BRC Food, S&D and A&B Translates BRC Global Standard in practical language

(SGS Hong Kong Ltd. reserves the right of final tutor arrangement.)

CERTIFICATION (Attendance: 100%):
Delegates who successfully completed and passed the course will be issued a Certificate by BRCGS.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Venue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / HKSTP / TBC 
Medium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials

* Early Bird Price will be offered to participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking

Objectives

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard;
• Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the Standard;
• Prepare for an audit to the Standard;
• Understand the protocol for audits to the Standard;

Audience

• Agents and brokers who wish to gain a thorough understanding of the Standard and audit protocol to be able to prepare their companies for certification;
• Retailers and foodservice staff ; 
• Importers and exporters of food products;