BRCGS periodically publishes Position Statements to clarify how specific requirements of its Global Standards should be interpreted. The documents below are the official, current Position Statements, made available here for direct download so your team always has quick access to the source documents themselves.
BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety, Issue 9
F926: Position Statements for Issue 9 — Version 4, effective 10 August 2026.
Download F926 – Position Statements for Issue 9 (PDF)
BRCGS Global Standard Storage and Distribution, Issue 4
SD404: Position Statements for Issue 4 — Version 8.1, effective 10 August 2026.
Download SD404 – Position Statements for Issue 4 (PDF)
Key Changes Summary
A summary of the amendments made across the Position Statements to align with the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMR) 2024, effective from 10 August 2026.
Download Key Changes – Position Statements Summary (PDF)
Certificated sites and certification bodies should familiarise themselves with these changes ahead of their next audit. If you need help interpreting how a Position Statement applies to your site, get in touch with our team.