
Cost
£750 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
2 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
Upon request => Join waiting list
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
25 multi-choice questions
Online. Open book. At the end of the course.
Pass Mark 60%. 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 2-day BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 Understanding the Requirements training course course will give technical, quality and operations staff from manufacturers and retailers a clear understanding of the protocol and requirements of the Global Standard for Consumer Products Issue 4 – either Personal Care and Household or General Merchandise - including audit planning, and the events during and after the audit.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Key learning objectives
Understand the background and benefits of the standard
Understand the details of the scheme including audit scope and planning for the audit
Have a detailed knowledge of the requirements including fundamental clauses and statements of intent
Understand how an audit is closed, what corrective actions are and how certificates are issued
Know about different audit options available, Foundation and Higher Level
Understand the current compliance monitoring of certification bodies by BRCGS
Know the support and resources supplied by BRCGS including BRCGS Participate, the BRCGS Directory and BRCGS Bookshop
Who should attend
Retailers
Consultants
Technical Managers and personnel
Quality Managers and personnel
Manufacturers
Programme Outline
Day 1 | Welcome and introduction | Scope and format of the Standard | Requirements of the Standard
Day 2 | Requirements of the Standard (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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