BRCGS is commencing the revision process for Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4 with a public consultation to capture feedback from all stakeholders on the current Standard.

First published in 2003, Issue 4 was launched in 2016 has grown to become the most widely used certification standard with over 930 certificated sites in 59 countries globally. 

The Standard supports sites to develop, implement and improve their product safety management system, based on the principles of risk assessment and good manufacturing practices. It aims to ensure safe, legal products of specified quality to the end consumer.

The revision and evolution of our Standards are at the heart of our work. By reviewing our standards, we can ensure that they incorporate latest industry trends and operations, practical experiences, and best practices from industry. The revision process enables us to consider the changing expectations, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. It provides the opportunity to build on the value that our customers and stakeholders gain from the use of our Standards.

To support this revision, the consultation period for feedback on Issue 4 is open until 21 April 2025.

We encourage comments from national and international stakeholders representing the whole sector for consumer products manufacturers, industry trade associations, regulators, retailers, service companies, brand owners, certification bodies and independent technical experts.

This consultation is made up of three documents: 

 

To provide your feedback, please download and complete the Consumer Products Issue 4 feedback form and email this to brcgs.enquiries@lgcgroup.com.

 

We are also open for applications to join the Consumer Products Issue 5 Technical Working Group! 

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