Series 3 Episode 1: Food Safey Culture: what you need to know for BRCGS Standard Issue 9.

08/29/24 • 27 min

1. Introduction

This episode focuses on the importance of building a positive Food Safety Culture (FSC) to support an effective food safety quality management system. It covers the heightened requirements in the newly released BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 around organizational culture focusing on values and behaviours. Expert guest John Husband provides insights on defining, assessing, and continually improving FSC.

2. Podcast time stamp
00:24 Meet the Expert: John Husband

02:41 Understanding FSC

04:20 Defining and Demonstrating FSC

07:46 The Role of Company Mission Statement in Culture

09:05 Changing Behaviours for Better Food Safety

12:07 Introducing To Learn: A Food Safety Management Platform

12:53 Understanding BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 FSC requirements

24:07 Indicators of a Positive FSC

27:13 Conclusion and Next Steps

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3. Credits
This podcast was brought to you by totrain and featured John Husband from totrain. It was directed and produced by the totrain team and featured Roy Anthony asking the questions. Join us next time for more insight into different aspects of the BRCGS Global Standards Food Safety standard.
Thanks for listening.

1. Introduction

2. Podcast time stamp
00:24 Meet the Expert: John Husband

02:41 Understanding FSC

04:20 Defining and Demonstrating FSC

07:46 The Role of Company Mission Statement in Culture

09:05 Changing Behaviours for Better Food Safety

12:07 Introducing To Learn: A Food Safety Management Platform

12:53 Understanding BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 FSC requirements

24:07 Indicators of a Positive FSC

27:13 Conclusion and Next Steps

Ready to build your FSC plan?

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Series 2 Episode 1: How to become a BRCGS Auditor.

Series 2 Episode 1 – How to become a BRCGS Auditor.
1. Introduction
In series two we are going to be looking at different elements and requirements of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety standard and provide an easy to understand summary of the key topics. Series two is starting off with explaining how to become a BRCGS Food Safety Auditor.
As part of this series we will be offering a 15% discount voucher for any of our BRCGS traditional courses. Details of how to obtain it will be given at the end of the podcast.
2. Content
- The role certification bodies play in training someone to become a BRCGS
auditor
- Specific BRCGS requirements to become an auditor:

Education
Work Experience
Qualifications
Audit Training

GFSI Auditor requirements
Credits
This podcast was brought to you by totrain and featured John Husband from totrain. It was directed and produced by Bethany Donkin and featured Peter Henry asking the questions. Join us next time for more insight to the BRCGS Global Standards Food Safety standard.
Thanks for listening.

Next Episode

Series 3 Episode 2: A day in the life of a BRCGS auditor

A day in the life of a BRCGS Auditor

1. Introduction

This episode provides an insightful overview of a day in the life of a BRCGS auditor, covering the steps and challenges encountered during an unannounced audit, including the complexities of completing an audit report and closing out non-conformities.

Our expert guest, Elaine Wigham, is the founder of her own auditing and management consultancy. Before branching out on her own, she held the position of Technical Services Manager at Food Chain ID Auditor and Field Team Manager at SAI Global Assurance Services.

Elaine offers valuable insights into the realities and challenges of conducting BRCGS audits.

2. Podcast time stamp

00:16 Meet the Expert: Elaine Wigham

02:02 What initially drew you towards becoming a BRCGS auditor?

03:18 Which of the BRCGS standards have you audited?

04:07 What are the main challenges when conducting unannounced audits?

08:25 What kind of pre-audit information are you provided with to prepare
yourself before undertaking an audit?

12:03 Can you walk us through a typical structure of an unannounced BRCGS
audit?

19:08 Can you share a memorable experience from an audit that stands out,
either due to challenges, success, or a surprising outcome?

23:43 What are the most common non-conformities you raise during an
audit?

26:32 What’s your approach to handling non-conformities when they arise
during an audit?

28:13 What are the biggest challenges an auditor has generating an audit
report and closing out non conformities.

32:00 How do you stay up-to-date on changes to legislation and industry
practice?

33:24 What skills do you think are most important for a successful auditor to
have?

35:17 What’s the most rewarding part of being a BRCGS auditor?

36:09 What’s your advice for companies preparing for a BRCGS audit?

37:56 What advice would you give to someone considering a career as a
BRCGS auditor?

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