SUSPENDED CERTIFICATION BODIES
BRC Suspension of Eurocert
The BRC formally suspended BRC registration of Eurocert, Chlois 89 & Likovriseos, Metamorfosi, Athens 14452 from auditing against the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety on 24th July 2012 due to poor performance against the BRCs Key Performance Indicators.
The BRC Compliance Manager Karen Betts will be working closely with Eurocert and their accreditation body UKAS to review certification processes and ensure that appropriate additional safeguards have been put in place to ensure the integrity of the BRC scheme. A corrective action plan will be put in place and reviewed to establish if the suspension can be lifted.
The action taken by the BRC underlines the importance which is placed on the absolute integrity of the BRC scheme.
Please see the full report here
BRC Removal of Approval of NSAI
The BRC formally removed registration of NSAI (National standards Authority of Ireland) National Technology Park, Castletroy Ireland on 6th December 2012 following poor performance against the BRCs Key Performance Indicators.
NSAI may no longer offer any new certification to the BRC schemes.
The action taken by the BRC underlines the importance which is placed on the absolute integrity of the BRC scheme.
Consequences of this action:-
Existing certificated sites (14 sites)
A review has been undertaken of the processes operated by NSAI to ensure the validity of currently issued certificates. There is no reason to doubt the validity of these certificates and the certificates will be valid for the duration of the certificate. NSAI are responsible for the certificates for the duration.
Sites with audits due
NSAI are not permitted to undertake any BRC audits.
Sites should make arrangements with an alternative BRC approved and accredited Certification Body, visit www.brcglobalstandards.com for their next audit when due
For further information contact
Mary Madigan
NSAI
Tel +00353 18073800
Mary.madigan@nsai.ie
BRC
Karen Betts
Compliance Manager
Tel + 00 44 (0) 20 78548935
karen.betts@brcglobalstandards.com
BRC Removal of Approval of SABS
The BRC formally removed registration SABS Commercial Pty Ltd Private bag X191 Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa on 6th December 2012 following poor performance against the BRCs Key Performance Indicators.
The action taken by the BRC underlines the importance which is placed on the absolute integrity of the BRC scheme.
Consequences of this action:-
Existing certificated sites
A review has been undertaken of the processes operated by SABS to ensure the validity of currently issued certificates. There is no reason to doubt the validity of these certificates and the certificates will be valid for the duration of the certificate. SABS are responsible for the certificates for the duration.
Sites with audits due
SABS are not permitted to undertake any further BRC audits. Sites should make arrangements with an alternative BRC approved and accredited Certification Body visit www.brcdirectory.com when their next audit is due.
For further information contact
Nigel Alexander
SABS
Tel +00 27 123247911
Nigel.alexander@sabs.co.za
BRC
Karen Betts
Compliance Manager
Tel + 00 44 (0) 20 78548935
karen.betts@brcglobalstandards.com