Implementing BRC

 

Safe and Local Supplier Approval

Do you need additional support preparing for a BRC audit?

Is your BRC audit is looming, and have things got a little behind? It happens. Food manufacturing working environments are very fast paced, and sometimes you just need an extra pair of experienced hands to get you to the audit finish line.

Sheffield-based Ruth Shaw Consulting Ltd has provided audit preparation services for many clients across the UK with great success. I get stuck in with the teams involved and make sure all practical and documentation updates are achieved.

I work with BRC Food, BRC Agents & Brokers and BRC Storage & Distribution standards.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we can discuss your requirements in detail.

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Gap Analysis

If you are going through a period of change, you may need a gap analysis carrying out.

It could be an implementation of, or update to, a new version of the BRC standard, or the introduction of a Retailer Standard or COP.

I can provide a service which will leave you with a clear, documented plan of any actions required.

This plan can be taken by you and your teams to carry out, or I can provide further assistance, working with you to accomplish the necessary actions.

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Internal Auditing

Internal and supplier auditing is an important area where I support many businesses.

I have the flexibility of being able to audit many food categories and am able to travel both nationally and within Europe, as well as further afield if required.

I have audit reports to use if required, and I am happy to use your company format reporting systems. I can follow up on audit actions until close out. mentation Pack details!

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New Site Set Up

Setting a site up from scratch is not an easy task. I can help with:

  • Documentation and practical implementation of standards
  • Training and mentoring of teams
  • Processing equipment instructions
  • Specification and labelling compliance services
  • Organisation and setting up of contracted services
  • Organisation of the audit and audit day support

These projects are a great experience and it’s hugely rewarding to see a site progress from first production through to first audit with Grade As and above!

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Does your HACCP need improving?

HACCP plans which have been inherited from previous technical managers or been in place for a long time sometimes need a bit of an overhaul. Perhaps your HACCP plan needs to be revisited in preparation for an upcoming audit?

If you don’t have the time, or are missing the expertise required to review, update and implement your HACCP properly, with the expertise it requires, then look no further.

I have audited, written, implemented and reviewed HACCPs for a wide variety of food categories.

I am able to understand and produce ways of simplifying the most complex of HACCP plans, making them easier for you and your team to look after and update when necessary.

If you need a new HACCP plan preparing from scratch, updating or reviewing, then do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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HACCP Training

Understanding the way your HACCP plan works is vital if you wish to be able to update it and keep it relevant without relying on outside assistance.

As an established expert in the industry, I can provide training to HACCP level 2 one day course, which can be conducted either on-site or in a virtual setting.

The training can be tailored to your products and processes to ensure relevance, and all participants who complete the test at the end of the course will receive a certificate as evidence.

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Supplier Approval

Supplier approval support is one area of my expertise which many clients have used.

Keeping up to date with the NPD teams can be tricky. Making sure the raw materials they bring onto site are suitable and safe is essential. Making sure the suppliers they use are practical and you can approve them as a business is also vital!

I can help with keeping up to date with certificates and specifications, supplier reviews and audits, as well as having the approved raw material and supplier lists up to date and in place for the goods in team.

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Code of Practice

Understanding and implementing a new customer code of practice is sometimes no easy feat, and taking staff from their normal duties is not always practical.

Having a dedicated person to carry out a COP implementation from start to finish is a great way to give it the time and attention in needs.

Please get in touch to discuss this service!

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New Site Set Up

Setting a site up from scratch is not an easy task. I can help with:

  • Documentation and practical implementation of standards
  • Training and mentoring of teams
  • Processing equipment instructions
  • Specification and labelling compliance services
  • Organisation and setting up of contracted services
  • Organisation of the audit and audit day support