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Links in the supply chain
24 Apr 2007
Topics: Supply chain, BRC
UK retailers are under more pressure than ever to establish due diligence in the supply chain. BSI Management Systems is an accredited provider of assessment and certification services to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard - Food and the BRC/IoP Global Standard - Packaging. Both are designed to enhance the ability of companies to supply retailers through internationally recognized product assurance. They also ensure businesses are meeting their legal and regulatory obligations. BSI is also on the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation pilot scheme for the new BRC Consumer Products standard Issue 2, which was developed to assist retailers in their fulfilment of legal obligations and protection of the consumer, by providing a common basis for the certification of companies supplying consumer products. In addition, BSI is seeking accreditation to the new BRC Global Storage and Distribution standard, which was developed to help businesses in their evaluation of companies storing and distributing products.
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