Global Standards Technical Team
The Global Standards Technical Team are responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the Global Standards. This includes:
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Chairing the Technical Advisory Committees for the Standards
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Co-ordinating the Standard writing working groups and technical inputs
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Producing interpretations and clarifications of the Standard
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Answering all enquiries regarding the Standards
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Attending Certification Body Co-operation Group meetings
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Liaising with Certification Bodies, retailers, trade associations and manufacturers using the Standards
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Liaising with other technical groups which may assist with the implementation of the Standards
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Attending and speaking at conferences and meetings to promote the Standards
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Checking compliance to the Standards to maintain the Standard's integrity
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Checking and registration of Certification Bodies and their auditors and maintenance of these records
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Pioneering the growth of the Standards in developing markets
The Technical Team is comprised of 6 members:
David Brackston - Technical Director - Food Scheme
David is responsible for all matters relating to the Food, Packaging and Packaging Materials and Storage & Distribution Standards. David also oversees the work of the Compliance Manager and Customer Service Co-ordinator.
Email: david.brackston@brcglobalstandards.com
John Kukoly - Senior Technical Marketing Consultant
John is responsible for all matters relating to the Food Standard in North America, developing strategy for the development of training programs, managing the North American Technical Advisory Committee and implementation of a marketing communication plan.
Email: john.kukoly@brcglobalstandards.com
Linda Crane - Technical Director - Consumer Products Scheme
Linda is responsible for all matters relating to the Consumer Products Standard.
Email: linda.crane@brcglobalstandards.com
Karen Betts - Compliance Manager
Karen is responsible for all matters relating to compliance to the Global Standards. This includes liaising with, and monitoring of, BRC Registered Certification Bodies, surveillance of audit reports and auditor qualifications and managing referrals and complaints relating to audits.
Email: karen.betts@brcglobalstandards.com
Joanna Griffiths - Technical Packaging Manager
Joanna is responsible for all matters relating to the Packaging Standard.
Email: joanna.griffiths@brcglobalstandards.com
Thomas Owen - Customer Service Co-ordinator
Email: brcglobalstandards@brc.org.uk