Governance
BRCGS is operated by a Senior Management Team with strategic and technical input from various Technical Advisory Committees and an International Advisory Board.
Technical Advisory Committees
BRCGS Standards and related schemes are managed by the BRCGS Programmes Team and governed by Technical Advisory Committees (TACs), each operating under specific terms of reference. These committees serve as a forum for input from diverse stakeholders, including manufacturing trade associations, retailers, regulatory bodies, certification bodies, and sector experts.
International Advisory Board
The International Advisory Board (IAB) consists of organisations interested in the development, implementation and maintenance of BRCGS Standards such as leading global retailers, food service companies and producers. The role of the IAB is to provide strategic and technical guidance. To ensure global representation and input, IABs convene regionally. Currently, there are two active IABs in Europe and the Americas, with the Asia Pacific IAB set to relaunch in 2025.
Headed by an independent Chair with a global understanding of standards and product safety, the role of the IAB is to:
- Review and advise on strategic issues relevant to the development of BRCGS Standards with a view to protecting and enhancing their global reputation.
- Advise on threats and opportunities in relation to the growth and development of the BRCGS certification.
- Monitor performance of all aspects of BRCGS certification, receive reports on internal compliance and advise on procedures to protect certification integrity.
- Direct and review activities of the Technical Advisory Committees as appropriate.
Current IAB members
Chair - Alec Kyriakides
Europe
Bizhan Pourkomailian |
Caroline Easterbrook |
Darina Hall |
Dawn Welham |
Debbie Barnes |
Emma Adams |
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Helen Sisson |
Hugh Mowat |
Will Watts |
Leon Mol |
Lindsay Hay |
Steve Purser |
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Maddy Wilson |
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Americas
Ana Morales |
Andrew Clarke |
Asya Salter |
Colleen Mueller |
Danielle Harper Director, Product Excellence, Private Brands |
Suzanne Finstad |
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Martin Deferarri |
Mitch Gilgour |
Patricia McGeough |
Robert Prevendar |
Rodger Ziolkowski |
Sharon Birkett |