Cost
£950 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
3 days
9am to 5pm (UK time)
Location
Online (Zoom)
If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
November 17-19, 2025
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
50 multi-choice questions
Online. Open book. At the end of the course.
Pass Mark 75%. Immediate results.
3 attempts allowed (included in the fee).
Certificate & Badge downloadable instantly.
Note: You do not have to take the exam if you don't need the official BRCGS qualification. You can choose to request instead a Certificate of Attendance. Your tutor will guide you through the process.
Course Summary
This 3-day BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Auditor training course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of both of the BRCGS Standards for Consumer Products – Personal Care and Household and General Merchandise.
It is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to successfully audit against Issue 4 of the standard.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Key learning objectives
Understand the reasons for changes to the Standard, including industry developments
Understand the requirements for each of the Standards – both at Foundation and Higher level
Comply with auditor requirements and how the BRCGS audit process should be carried out and reported
Understand the role of the BRCGS compliance programme
Have gained the skills required to conduct a BRCGS audit to either Standard, and write a correct and full audit report
Who should attend
Auditors (with a Lead Assessor qualification*)
*Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor and who do not yet hold a Lead Assessor qualification may choose to attend the 5-day Food Lead Auditor Training course instead of the 3-day Auditor course
Pre-requisites
To have carefully reviewed the 2 Consumer Products standards - General Merchandise & Personal Care and Household (appendices & glossary included) before the course starts. You can download free (locked PDF) copies of the standards here and here.
To have working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector
To have completed a hazard and risk management course (minimum 2 days’ duration)
Programme Outline
Day 1 | Welcome and introduction | Scope and format of the Standard | Requirements of the Standard
Day 2 | Requirements of the Standard (continued) | Audit Protocol
Day 3 | Audit Protocol (continued) | BRCGS Certification & Compliance Programme | Course exam
Instructor credentials
This training course is delivered by experienced BRCGS ‘approved training partners’ (ATPs) and ‘approved virtual trainers’ (AVTs).
This is our lovely team of trainers.
How to book and pay
You can book your space directly on the website. Go to the booking section, click on the session of your choice and follow the instructions to pay by card. VAT will not be added at checkout if you're booking from outside of the UK.
If you want to pay on invoice, simply email us!
What happens once your space has been booked
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. If you wish to reschedule your course, just send us an email as soon as possible. In most cases we are able and happy to move your booking at no extra cost. Where this might not be possible, we will discuss with you the options available in order to find the best solution to suit your needs.
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