Cost
£1250 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
5 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 3-7, 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 intensive 5-day BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Lead Auditor training course covers the third-party audit requirements against the BRCGS Standard Consumer Products Issue 4 – both Personal Care and Household and General Merchandise.
The course includes the protocol and requirements of Issue 4, consistent report-writing, auditing techniques and management of the BRCGS audit, ultimately preparing an individual for a Lead Auditor role.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Key learning objectives
Understand the detailed requirements and audit protocol of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4 for both Personal Care and Household and General Merchandise
Understand the requirements for each of the Standards – both at Foundation and Higher level
Prepare, deliver and report on a BRCGS audit
Understand practical auditing techniques, report writing and management of the BRCGS audit report
Prepare for a Lead Auditor role
Who should attend
New BRCGS auditors (without Lead Assessor qualification)
Technical Managers and personnel
Quality Managers and personnel
Auditors
Current BRCGS Auditors
Consultants
*Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor and who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification may choose to attend the 3-day Food Auditor Training course instead of the 5-day Lead 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 | Auditor Skills
Day 2 | Requirements of the Standard (continued) | Auditor Skills
Day 3 | Requirements of the Standard (continued) | Auditor Skills
Day 4 | Requirements of the Standard (continued) | Auditor Skills | Audit Protocol
Day 5 | Audit Protocol | 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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