IFI have been awarded ‘AA’ Grading for BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution
Innovative Food Ingredients has attained the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, a globally recognised certification which will enable us to extend our reach and work with larger manufacturers and major retailers.
The โAAโ grading followed the completion of a successful audit by Foodchain ID, with compliance experts Food Safety Assist to help guide us through the certification process.
Meeting the requirements of the BRCGS global standard for storage and distribution will allow Innovative Food Ingredients broader scope for growth.
This international standard provides a comprehensive framework to safeguard the safety, quality and legality of products during storage and transportation. Established nearly 20 years ago and adopted in over 50 countries, it is considered a benchmark of excellence in the food industry and is recognised by most top global brands and retailers.
Innovative Food Ingredients commercial director Chantelle Brennand explains:
This a key milestone on the companyโs road to further growth and underlines our commitment to food product safety, integrity and quality across our operations.
The scope and requirements of the standard, coupled with the stringent auditing process from a BRCGS registered certification body, means that we now have a much stronger standing with food manufacturers and major retailers in the sector.ย So the whole team is thrilled to achieve this international standard.
The โAAโ audit grade follows our launch of the Butchers’ Collective and Taste Creation, our two new business units to help meat retailers diversify their offering.ย ย
Director of Food Safety Assist Brian Humphreys adds:
Our role was to provide the Innovative Food Ingredients team with a comprehensive programme of support.ย That included a preliminary gap analysis exercise followed by detailed project implementation, staff training, internal auditing and attendance at the audit itself. The work weโve done together to achieve BRCGS certification ensures that the team has a more robust management system in place and set procedures to follow both now and in the future.
In recognition of the Innovative Food Ingredients teamโs achievement, Merce Sanchez, Food Programme Manager at BRCGS commented:
Congratulations on passing your first BRCGS audit and achieving the highest audit rating of AA. This provides the strongest reassurance of safety and quality and demonstrates the commitment of the team to delivering excellence.
