BRC or SQF for Baby Food - Certification which is better?
Started by Niru, Dec 12 2011 12:35 AM
Hi all
This is my very post in the forum and I wanted to ask this question to anyone who already has a GFSI standard in place at their plant. I work for a baby food company in North America and would like to know which GFSI would be best to use? I understand SQF has multiple levels and many opt for level 2 just the food safety portion and quality is left on the back burner. With BRC the costs are less and is easier to implement is what I am hearing or understanding from the discussions on this forum. I myself received SQF training in my past life but now I am entering un-chartered territory of BRC. Guess my question is BRC better for Baby Food (acidifed foods)
Thanks,
Niru
This is my very post in the forum and I wanted to ask this question to anyone who already has a GFSI standard in place at their plant. I work for a baby food company in North America and would like to know which GFSI would be best to use? I understand SQF has multiple levels and many opt for level 2 just the food safety portion and quality is left on the back burner. With BRC the costs are less and is easier to implement is what I am hearing or understanding from the discussions on this forum. I myself received SQF training in my past life but now I am entering un-chartered territory of BRC. Guess my question is BRC better for Baby Food (acidifed foods)
Thanks,
Niru
Food Traceability & Mass Balance Documentation
Rejection for major food allergen
Food Safety Requirements
Food Safety Requirements
Can Inhalers and Emergency Prescribed Medications be Allowed in Food Production Areas under SQF and FDA Requirements?
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Niru, everyone has a preference usually borne out of familiarity. There are several GFSI approved food safety management system standards and in theory they are all pretty much equal, but none are designed specifically for baby food. There are previous similar discussions on the forums and the conclusion is usually - ask your biggest customers if they have a preference. Whatever the choice of standard the most important thing is to implement the requirements in a comprehensive and positive way and always try to improve.
Regards,
Simon
Regards,
Simon
Food Traceability & Mass Balance Documentation
Rejection for major food allergen
Food Safety Requirements
Food Safety Requirements
Can Inhalers and Emergency Prescribed Medications be Allowed in Food Production Areas under SQF and FDA Requirements?
Food Fraud
Food Category under Codex
Guidance on Using "Clean Label" for Imported Food Products
How to Address and Resolve Water Quality Issues in a Food Manufacturing Facility
How has GFSI certification impacted your company’s business?