BRC/IOP global food packaging standard

What is the BRC/IOP food packaging standard?

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Institute of Packaging (IOP) together created a global food packaging standard. It can be applied by manufacturers and converters packaging which will be used by the food industry. Although developed in the UK, the standard is acknowledged internationally.

The BRC and IOP (Institute of Packaging) have developed this Standard to assist retailers and food manufacturers in the fulfilment of their legal obligations. This Standard will help in the protection of the consumer by providing a common basis for the audit of companies supplying packaging for food products to retailers.

Benefits of the BRC/IOP food packaging standard

Manufacturers have an obligation to put appropriate systems and controls in place to ensure the suitability of their packaging for safe food use.

The BRC and IOP have developed this standard to assist retailers and food manufacturers in the fulfilment of their legal obligations. It aids the protection of the consumer by providing a common basis for the audit of organisations supplying packaging for food products to retailers.

LRQA's services

LRQA provides food sector inspection and support services to food packaging manufacturers and suppliers needing to comply with the requirements of this standard. The BRC/IOP service includes evaluation visits and certification.

An LRQA assessor who meets the qualification requirements of the BRC/IOP conducts the evaluation visit to identify how effectively the requirements of the standard are being met by the manufacturer or supplier. When your organisation satisfies the requirements, LRQA issues you with a certificate of approval.

Evaluation visits can be combined with other LRQA services such as ISO 9001 assessment and surveillance visits.

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