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The BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Auditor Course is designed to help auditors and sites TO transition to the latest packaging standards. BRCGS has developed a range of training options for Issue 7, which launches on October 28, 2024, with a six-month transition period until April 28, 2025, for sites and auditors to complete training and prepare for audits.The course will cover the new requirements and key changes introduced in Issue 7, ensuring auditors are well-prepared for future audits.This course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.Before the course, delegates must have read and reviewed a copy of the Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store

This in-depth course will provide an understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Delegates will gain an in-depth guide to the requirements of the Standard, and learn how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including effective planning, conducting and reporting of the audit. Auditing techniques will be practised and developed, to include the auditor competency skills required of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme auditors.Delegates must have a prior working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and also have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days' duration.At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.

This two-day course will enable you to undertake internal audits and prepare companies for third party audits. It is delivered through a series of workshop-led discussions, presentations and an interactive case study. During the live case study, you will be given feedback and support to enable you to carry out an audit at your own workplace.