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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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Common questions about the FS17 BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course
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The Introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 training course gives a clear overview of the BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials, its fundamental requirements, the audit protocol, certification process and standard awareness. It suits managers, supervisors, QA and QC teams, product safety teams, auditors and packaging manufacturing businesses in South Africa wanting foundational understanding before implementation. 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/QC teams, product safety teams, auditors, packaging manufacturers
- Standard covered: BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7
- Covers: Basic Issue 7 requirements, audit protocol, certification overview, standard awareness
- Certificate: Certificate of completion issued by ASC Food Safety Consultants
Frequently asked questions
What is BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7?
BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 is the latest version of the GFSI-recognised BRCGS standard for manufacturers and suppliers of packaging materials, including food-contact packaging. It sets requirements for management commitment, hazard and risk management, the product safety and quality management system, site standards, process control and personnel. This course introduces those requirements at an awareness level.
Who should attend the introduction to BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course?
It suits managers, supervisors, QA and QC staff, product safety team members, internal auditors and packaging manufacturing businesses in South Africa that need a working overview of the standard. It is ideal for building shared awareness across a site before committing to full implementation of BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7.
What's the difference between the introduction and implementation packaging courses?
The introduction course gives an awareness-level overview of the Issue 7 requirements, audit protocol and certification process. The Implementation of BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 course goes much further, teaching you to build and run a fully functional system clause by clause, with documentation, site standards, process control and audit readiness.
Does Issue 7 apply to food packaging?
Yes. BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 covers packaging used across many sectors, including food-contact packaging, and addresses the product safety risks relevant to materials that contact or protect food. Food manufacturers often expect their packaging suppliers to certify to this standard, making the introduction course useful for understanding those supply-chain expectations.
How is the introduction to BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course delivered?
You can take it online and self-paced, join a live virtual session, or arrange in-house training at your facility anywhere in South Africa. The self-paced option suits flexible team awareness building, while in-house delivery lets the trainer relate the standard to your own packaging products and processes.
How much does the introduction to BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 course cost?
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 Packaging Materials Issue 7 course and any group rates.
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