BRC Unveils New Edition of Global Packaging Standard

BRC director of global standards Geoff Spriegel said the quality and safety of the products sold in store were "crucial" to a retailer's success.

17/12/2007 The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has today (17 December) launched the latest edition of its global standard for packaging and packaging materials.

The third edition, due to be published on 2 January and take effect from 1 July 2008, has been expanded to include packaging for non-food, as well as food, products.

It includes more focus on the analysis of potential hazards and a commitment to quality management systems.

There is also a greater emphasis on design and development, customer review and site security.

BRC director of global standards Geoff Spriegel said the quality and safety of the products sold in store were "crucial" to a retailer's success.

"The global standards provide greater assurance for retailers and open up new markets for suppliers that can promote themselves to retailers looking for independent endorsement of suppliers' operations," he said.

The BRC has also revised the global standard for food safety.