Resources
Learn how to comply with food industry standards by exploring essential resources on food safety culture, root cause analysis, HACCP, internal audits, and more for effective compliance and continual improvement.
In today’s interconnected world, staying informed about food safety, food fraud, and food defence is more important than ever.
To support professionals and organisations, we’ve compiled a regularly updated list of free webinars on these critical topics.
Our aim is to connect you with insightful events hosted by organisations worldwide, fostering awareness and education in the food safety community.
If you are aware of an upcoming event or are hosting one yourself, we’d be delighted to include it. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the details.
Let’s work together to promote food safety and build a resilient food system!
Food safety is a crucial aspect of ensuring public health, food security, and confidence in the food supply chain.
For individuals and businesses looking to enhance their knowledge and practices without incurring costs, a wealth of free resources is available online - you just need to know where to look!
This guide offers a curated selection of high-quality, no-cost materials from trusted organisations such as BRCGS, the Food Standards Agency, and IFST. Inside, you'll find references to technical documents, online courses, recorded webinars available for replay, and practical tools designed to address various aspects of food safety - from allergen management to environmental monitoring, food fraud, food defence, and more.
Some of these resources are available in multiple languages and cater to both beginners and seasoned professionals, supporting continuous learning and compliance.
The guide is regularly updated so don't forget to visit every now and then to check the latest :)
Note: Visit the Resources section for a Calendar of FREE food safety-related webinars.
The BRCGS website, along with the Participate platform, provides extensive resources to help users fully understand the requirements of the Food Safety Standard.
These include:
Interpretation Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document
Various Technical Guidelines
A comprehensive list of all official BRCGS resources can be found in the INDEX of Supporting Resources, available online.
This document is designed to complement, not replace, the official BRCGS materials. It provides additional insights into certain clauses and audit protocol requirements, offering accurate interpretations where needed.
Please note, this is not an official BRCGS publication. It has been prepared by ASK SONIA Ltd and is regularly updated to include new information or to improve wording in order to clarify further certain points.