BRCGS Packaging Training

Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 Training Course South Africa (FS17)

This Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 training course gives learners a practical overview of the basic requirements of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 standard, including the structure of the standard, core clause expectations, the audit protocol, certification pathway and the main awareness requirements relevant to packaging manufacturers in South Africa and internationally.

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10h Online self-paced pathway
1 Day Virtual classroom duration
FS17 Course code reference
70% Pass rate for certificate
Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 Course
Course focus A strong introductory BRCGS packaging materials course for learners who need a practical understanding of Issue 7 requirements, audit expectations, product safety system awareness and certification fundamentals.
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Choose the BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 training format that best suits your learner or business requirements

This FS17 page supports online self-paced learning, live virtual instructor-led training and physical classroom or onsite delivery for companies and teams where required.

Option 1

Online Self-paced Training

A flexible training route for learners who want to complete the introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 course independently while covering the standard basics, clause awareness, audit protocol and certification pathway at their own pace.

  • ✓Duration: 10 hours
  • ✓Flexible access and self-managed progress
  • ✓Budget-friendly option for individual learners
  • ✓Certificate available after successful completion
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Option 2

Virtual Classroom Training

Live instructor-led classroom delivery via Zoom for learners or teams who want guided understanding of the BRCGS Issue 7 packaging materials requirements and audit process in a structured one-day session.

  • ✓Duration: 1 day
  • ✓Presented virtually via Zoom
  • ✓Useful for managers, supervisors and technical teams
  • ✓Ideal for awareness and project planning
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Option 3

Physical Classroom Training

Practical classroom or in-house company training for packaging manufacturing teams that need a shared introduction to BRCGS Issue 7 requirements, awareness training and certification preparation support.

  • ✓Duration: 1 day
  • ✓Onsite or in-house delivery available
  • ✓Ideal for implementation awareness across teams
  • ✓Minimum classroom size may apply
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Course overview

Built to introduce the BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 standard clearly and practically

This introductory course helps learners understand the structure of the standard, the main requirement categories, the audit protocol and the practical certification pathway for packaging materials operations.

Focused on awareness

The course gives learners a structured overview of the BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 standard and explains how the main requirements fit into practical packaging safety and quality management.

Designed for packaging teams

It is especially useful for managers, supervisors, QA and QC personnel, HACCP or product safety teams, auditors and technical staff in packaging manufacturing businesses.

Relevant to certification planning

The learning supports awareness building, staff onboarding, internal readiness, certification planning and better understanding of BRCGS packaging audit expectations.

Course Introduction

This Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 training course provides a practical intermediate-level overview of the standard requirements, clause groupings, product safety and quality management expectations, audit protocol and the basic steps involved in obtaining BRCGS Packaging Materials certification.

  • ✓Focused on standard awareness and practical understanding
  • ✓Useful for certification planning and team awareness
  • ✓Supports managers, supervisors and technical teams

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for learners involved in developing, managing, maintaining, reviewing or supporting a packaging materials product safety and quality management system aligned to BRCGS Issue 7.

  • ✓Managers and supervisors
  • ✓QA and QC managers
  • ✓HACCP or product safety teams
  • ✓Internal and supplier auditors
  • ✓Laboratory technologists, technical managers and business owners

Minimum prerequisites: learners should ideally have completed one or more basic food safety, GMP or HACCP courses at Level 2 and above, or have equivalent knowledge and practical industry experience.

Course content

Key topics covered in the BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 introduction course

The outline below reflects the core awareness topics, standard requirements, audit protocol overview and main competency areas covered during FS17 training.

Foundation and standard overview topics

  • ✓An overview of the food safety and product safety management system
  • ✓The structure and importance of a packaging materials management system
  • ✓The expectations and benefits of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 standard
  • ✓The broad purpose and application of the standard
  • ✓Basic awareness of certification and standard compliance requirements

Issue 7 requirement and audit protocol topics

  • ✓An overview of senior management commitment requirements
  • ✓An overview of hazard analysis and risk assessment requirements
  • ✓An overview of product safety and quality management system requirements
  • ✓An overview of site standards requirements
  • ✓An overview of product and process control requirements
  • ✓An overview of personnel requirements
  • ✓An overview of requirements for traded products
  • ✓Pre-audit and post-audit protocol overview
  • ✓How to obtain BRCGS Packaging Materials certification in practical steps
  • ✓Assessment and competency review
Benefits

What learners gain from this BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course

The main goal is to strengthen awareness and understanding so learners can better support packaging safety systems, certification planning and internal readiness activities.

Stronger standard awareness

Learners should leave with a clearer understanding of the BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 requirements and how they apply in a practical packaging manufacturing environment.

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 audit and certification preparation

This course supports awareness, project planning, internal readiness, supplier communication and practical understanding of certification expectations.

Helpful note: this course is especially useful for packaging manufacturers that need a clear introduction to the standard before moving into deeper implementation work.
Upcoming dates

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.

Important: this BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course is also available through on-demand arrangements and may be offered in online self-paced format depending on availability. Use the enquiry form below for pricing, learner numbers, preferred dates and delivery format requirements.
On-demand training arrangements available
Venue: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
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If you need support with FS17 course registration, Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 training enquiries, virtual classroom arrangements, onsite delivery, pricing or learner planning, complete the form and ASC will review your request.

Course code FS17 – Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7
Training formats Online self-paced, virtual instructor-led classroom, physical classroom / onsite delivery
Useful for Pricing enquiries, learner registrations, awareness training, group bookings and packaging standard guidance
Course structure Intermediate-level BRCGS packaging awareness training covering Issue 7 requirements, standard overview, audit protocol and certification basics
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the FS17 BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course

This course introduces learners to the basic requirements of the BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 standard, including the standard structure, major requirement areas, audit protocol and certification pathway.
It is especially useful for managers, supervisors, QA and QC personnel, HACCP or product safety teams, auditors, laboratory technologists, technical staff and packaging manufacturing businesses preparing for certification.
Yes. Learners should ideally have completed one or more basic food safety, GMP or HACCP courses at Level 2 and above, or have equivalent practical experience and knowledge.
Yes. This course may be available through an online self-paced pathway depending on availability, and it is also available through live virtual classroom or physical classroom delivery.
Yes. Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A pass rate of 70% is required.
Yes. ASC can discuss onsite delivery, private virtual classroom arrangements and awareness-focused BRCGS packaging training for teams and packaging manufacturing businesses.
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