1 Identity

BRCGS Certified

BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards)
Moderate-high — GFSI-recognizedL071
Certification · Est. 1998 · London, UK
Clinical pearl for practitioners
GFSI-recognized food safety standard. Facility-level. Required by major retailers.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.brcgs.com.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Unverified BRCGS Certified claims
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark
Look for BRCGS Certified logo.
2
Verify online
Check at https://www.brcgs.com.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards)'s official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ BRCGS certificate [1]
✓ BRCGS directory listing [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Food safety claims without GFSI certification [1]
The BRCGS Certified mark is a trademark of BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About BRCGS Certified
GFSI-recognized food safety standard. Facility-level. Required by major retailers.
About BRCGS Certified
BRCGS means the manufacturing facility meets a globally recognized food safety standard. Required by many major retailers.
What is BRCGS Certified?
BRCGS means the manufacturing facility meets a globally recognized food safety standard. Required by many major retailers.
5 Overview
BRCGS (formerly BRC) is a GFSI-benchmarked global food safety standard. It certifies manufacturing facilities for food safety, quality management, and operational controls. Many supplement manufacturers hold BRCGS certification, especially those supplying major retailers [1].

Governance

Managed by BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards).
6 What it tests
Food safety management (HACCP-based) [1]
Quality management systems [1]
Facility and environmental controls [1]
Traceability and recall procedures [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT test individual products [1]
Does NOT verify health claims [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs SQF Certified
Same: Related programs
Different: Both GFSI-benchmarked; BRCGS is UK-origin, SQF is US-origin [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All — manufacturing standard
11 References
[1]BRCGS. Global Food Safety Standard. brcgs.com. Accessed May 2026. www.brcgs.com
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. BRCGS Certified [L071]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
HACCP CertifiedISO 22000 (Food Safety)
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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Publisher: PHIG