Introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 Training Course South Africa (FS15)
This Introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 training course gives learners a practical understanding of the basic BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 requirements, including the audit protocol, certification pathway, key clauses and the differences between Issue 8 and Issue 9 for food manufacturing teams, managers, supervisors and quality personnel in South Africa and beyond.
Choose the BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 training format that suits your team or learning preference
This FS15 BRCGS training page supports online self-paced learning, virtual instructor-led classroom training and physical classroom or onsite company delivery where required.
Online Self-paced Training
A flexible and budget-friendly route for learners who want to complete the introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 course at their own pace while still covering the core standard requirements and audit overview.
- ✓Duration: 8 hours
- ✓Start any time and progress at your own pace
- ✓Ideal for individual learners and busy professionals
- ✓Certificate available after successful completion
Virtual Classroom Training
Live instructor-led online training via Zoom for learners or teams who prefer structured delivery, facilitator guidance and direct interaction during the course.
- ✓Duration: 1 day
- ✓Presented virtually via Zoom
- ✓Suitable for teams and scheduled learner groups
- ✓Helpful for awareness and implementation planning
Physical Classroom Training
Practical onsite or in-house delivery for companies that want supervisors, managers, QA staff and food safety teams to complete BRCGS awareness training together.
- ✓Duration: 1 day
- ✓Onsite or in-house delivery available
- ✓Ideal for group training and internal awareness
- ✓Minimum classroom size may apply
Built for learners who need a clear introduction to BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9
This course introduces the structure, intent and expectations of the BRCGS Food Safety standard, while also giving learners a practical overview of certification, audits and the major changes introduced in Issue 9.
Strong standard awareness
Learners gain a working understanding of how the BRCGS Food Safety standard is structured and what the main clauses and requirements mean in practice.
Useful for operational teams
This course is especially useful for managers, supervisors, QA staff, HACCP teams, auditors and business owners who need practical BRCGS awareness.
Multiple delivery routes
Choose online self-paced, live virtual classroom or physical classroom delivery depending on learner numbers, budget and internal business needs.
Course Introduction
This Introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 training course is an intermediate-level programme that provides a basic but practical overview of the BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 requirements, the audit protocol, the certification process and the main differences between Issue 8 and Issue 9.
- ✓Introduces the BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 standard structure
- ✓Useful for staff awareness and system understanding
- ✓Supports implementation teams and certification preparation
Who Should Attend?
This course is recommended for learners involved in implementing, maintaining, reviewing or supporting a company’s food safety management system where BRCGS certification or awareness is relevant.
- ✓Managers and supervisors
- ✓QA and QC managers
- ✓HACCP and food safety teams
- ✓Internal and supplier auditors
- ✓Laboratory technologists
- ✓Top management and business owners
Minimum prerequisites: Basic Food Safety, GMP or HACCP training at Level 2 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Key topics covered in the Introduction to BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 course
The course outline below reflects the main BRCGS awareness topics, audit process overview and Issue 9 requirement areas covered during training.
FSMS and BRCGS overview topics
- ✓Understanding Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
- ✓The structure and basic general requirements of an FSMS
- ✓The expectations and benefits of BRCGS for Food Safety
- ✓How to obtain BRCGS Food Safety certification
- ✓Overview of the key differences between Issue 8 and Issue 9
Audit protocol and Issue 9 clause overview
- ✓An overview of the audit protocol before and after audit
- ✓Senior management commitment and continual improvement
- ✓Food safety plan and HACCP requirements
- ✓Food safety and quality management system requirements
- ✓Site standards requirements
- ✓Product control requirements
- ✓Process control requirements
- ✓Personnel requirements
- ✓High risk, high care and ambient high care requirements
- ✓Traded products requirements and assessment
What learners gain from this BRCGS Issue 9 introduction course
The course helps learners build a stronger foundation for understanding BRCGS Food Safety requirements, audit expectations and certification-related terminology.
Better understanding of BRCGS Issue 9
Learners should leave with a clearer understanding of the basic BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 requirements, system structure and terminology.
Certificate of achievement
Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A pass rate of 70% is required to receive the course certificate.
Useful for awareness and implementation
This course supports awareness building, team alignment and preparation for deeper BRCGS implementation or transition work.
Upcoming virtual classroom training events
Bookings in advance are recommended. If no public scheduled dates are listed, on-demand virtual and physical classroom delivery can still be arranged for companies and groups.
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
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The Introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 training course gives you a clear overview of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety, its fundamental requirements, the audit protocol, certification process and the main differences between Issue 8 and Issue 9. It suits managers, supervisors, QA and HACCP teams, auditors and food manufacturing businesses in South Africa. Delivered online self-paced, virtual or in-house.
Key facts
- Delivery: Online self-paced, virtual instructor-led, or in-house
- Who it's for: Managers, supervisors, QA teams, HACCP teams, auditors, food manufacturers
- Standard covered: BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
- Covers: Basic Issue 9 requirements, audit protocol, certification overview, Issue 8 to Issue 9 changes
- Certificate: Certificate of completion issued by ASC Food Safety Consultants
Frequently asked questions
What is BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9?
BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 is the latest version of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety, a GFSI-recognised certification standard for food manufacturers, processors and packers. It sets requirements covering senior management commitment, the HACCP-based food safety plan, the food safety and quality management system, site standards, product and process control, and personnel. This course introduces those requirements.
What's the difference between BRCGS Issue 8 and Issue 9?
Issue 9 updates and refines the standard, with changes across clauses, the audit protocol and areas such as food safety culture, product safety and emerging risks. This introduction course highlights the key differences between Issue 8 and Issue 9 so existing sites understand what has changed, while newcomers learn the current requirements directly.
Who should attend the introduction to BRCGS Issue 9 course?
This course suits managers, supervisors, QA and QC staff, HACCP team members, internal auditors and anyone in a food manufacturing business needing a working overview of BRCGS Issue 9. South African manufacturers pursuing or holding BRCGS certification use it to build shared awareness before deeper implementation training.
Is this course enough to implement BRCGS Issue 9?
This is an introductory awareness course that explains the requirements, audit protocol and certification process. If your goal is to build and run a full BRCGS Issue 9 management system, the Implementation of BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 course goes further into clause-by-clause implementation, documentation, site standards and audit readiness.
How is the introduction to BRCGS Issue 9 course delivered?
You can take the course online and self-paced, as a live virtual session, or in-house at your facility anywhere in South Africa. The self-paced option lets teams build awareness flexibly, while in-house delivery allows the trainer to relate Issue 9 requirements to your own products and processes.
How much does BRCGS Issue 9 training cost in South Africa?
The fee depends on the delivery format and number of delegates. Contact ASC Food Safety Consultants or request a quote, and we will confirm the current price for the Introduction to BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 course and any group rates.
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