How to prepare for a BRCGS audit: a 90-day plan
A practical 90-day countdown to a successful BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 audit, from gap analysis to opening meeting.
Day 90 to 60: gap analysis
Run a structured gap analysis against the BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 standard. Score every clause as Conformant, Minor, Major or Critical. Build a corrective action plan with named owners and deadlines.
Day 60 to 30: close the gaps
Focus first on Fundamental requirements — failure here means automatic non-certification. Senior management commitment, HACCP, internal audit, corrective action, traceability, layout/product flow and housekeeping all need to be solid.
Day 30 to 0: rehearse
Run a full mock audit including document review, site tour and traceability test. Brief every department lead on the questions they will be asked.
Author
TFCG Editorial Team
Food safety practitioners
- Chartered CIEH members
- BRCGS Approved Trainers
- Lead Auditors
Chartered food safety practitioners and former technical managers with hands-on UK manufacturing, catering and retail experience. Every article is technically reviewed before publication.
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