What is BRC?
BRC Food Safety Training and Education
BRC certificate program in English provides comprehensive training on the British Retail Consortium Global Standards for food safety and quality management. This course is designed for food industry professionals, quality managers, production supervisors, and anyone involved in food manufacturing, processing, or supply chain operations who needs to understand and implement BRC standards.
Participants will gain essential knowledge about food safety principles, hazard analysis, and certification requirements that are recognized globally by retailers and manufacturers. Whether you are preparing for BRC certification or seeking to improve your existing food safety systems, this program delivers practical, actionable insights.
What is BRC?
BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standards are internationally recognized frameworks that define requirements for food safety, quality, and operational criteria within the food manufacturing and supply chain industry. Originally developed by UK retailers to ensure consistent safety standards across their suppliers, BRC has evolved into a global benchmark accepted by food businesses in over 130 countries. The standards cover everything from senior management commitment to hazard analysis, quality management systems, and site standards.
The importance of BRC certification cannot be overstated in today's globalized food industry. Major retailers, food service companies, and manufacturers require BRC certification as a condition of doing business, making it essential for market access and consumer trust. The standard ensures that food products are produced safely, legally, and to the required quality specifications, reducing risks of contamination, recalls, and foodborne illness outbreaks.
In the current food safety landscape, BRC continues to evolve with technological advances and emerging threats. Modern BRC standards now incorporate food defense measures against intentional contamination, supply chain transparency requirements, and integration with digital traceability systems. Understanding BRC is not just about compliance—it is about building a culture of food safety that protects consumers and strengthens brand reputation.
What Will This Course Bring You?
- Master the fundamentals of BRC standards: You will learn to navigate the BRC Global Standard structure, understand clause requirements, and identify which sections apply to your specific food operation.
- Apply core food safety principles: You will gain the ability to implement prerequisite programs, understand contamination pathways, and establish hygiene protocols that meet BRC requirements.
- Build and audit Quality Management Systems: You will learn to design QMS documentation, conduct internal audits, manage non-conformities, and drive continuous improvement cycles aligned with BRC expectations.
- Develop HACCP plans from scratch: You will acquire skills to conduct hazard analysis, identify Critical Control Points (CCPs), establish critical limits, and create monitoring procedures that satisfy both HACCP and BRC requirements.
- Manage supply chain food safety risks: You will learn to evaluate supplier certifications, conduct supplier audits, manage raw material specifications, and implement traceability systems throughout your supply chain.
- Implement food defense protocols: You will gain knowledge to conduct vulnerability assessments, develop threat analysis procedures, and establish security measures that protect against intentional contamination and food terrorism.
- Leverage technology for BRC compliance: You will learn to integrate digital record-keeping systems, automated monitoring tools, and data analytics platforms that streamline BRC documentation and audit preparation.
- Prepare for BRC certification audits: You will acquire practical strategies for gap analysis, corrective action planning, auditor communication, and implementing improvement strategies that lead to successful certification outcomes.
Curriculum
8 Units1. Basics of BRC
30 min
2. Basic Principles in Food Safety
30 min
3. Quality Management Systems
30 min
4. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
30 min
5. Supply Chain Management
30 min
6. Food Defense and Measures Against Food Terrorism
30 min
7. BRC and Technology
30 min
8. Preparation for BRC Certification and Improvement Strategies
30 min
Exam - BRC
20 Questions • 70% Pass • 30 min
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Exam - BRC
20 Questions • Pass: 70% • 30 min
Course Duration
240
Total Minutes
8
Unit
1
Final Exam
~30
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BRC Certificate Program
Document Your Skill
Those who pass the 20-question, 30-minute exam with 70% receive the BRC Certificate.
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CERTIFICATE FEE
At the end of the course, an online exam consisting of 20 questions with a 30-minute time limit is given. The exam appears automatically after you complete the topics. Anyone who scores at least 70 out of 100 on the certificate exam is awarded the BRC Document (certificate of attendance). You can add the certificate you earn to your CV for job applications in the many sectors listed above, and use it as a reference proving that you took this interactive course.
The Certificate of Achievement you receive with the BRC course program holds value that proves your personal and professional development in the business world. By adding it to your CV, it can serve as an important reference in your job applications. Moreover, compared with certificates from other private training institutions, Catch Wisdom certificates are offered to our participants at a much more affordable price.
Because HR departments recognize Catch Wisdom as a reputable institution in this field, they value these certificates and may evaluate your job applications favorably. For this reason, a BRC course certificate from Catch Wisdom can make your applications more attractive and place you in an advantageous position in the business world.
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Why Certificate in 7 Languages?
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Receiving your certificates in 7 different languages strengthens your communication skills as you engage with more people worldwide. It lets you operate more confidently and capably on the international stage.
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Employers may see your certificates in multiple languages as a sign of your ability to seize global opportunities. You can open more doors to new jobs and projects.
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Certificates in multiple languages let you showcase your skills and knowledge worldwide. You can become an internationally recognized professional.
Language diversity opens worldwide opportunities. If you want to prove yourself in the international arena, join our online BRC course program and begin this journey with us.
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