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.
Free Upcoming Food Safety Webinars – All in One Place
To support professional development in the food sector, we maintain a regularly updated list of free, live food safety webinars from various organisations around the world. It’s all in one place, making it easy for busy professionals to scan what’s available and choose the sessions that matter most.
Whether the focus is on food safety, food fraud, food defence, or related topics, these events offer valuable insights to help you stay informed and build a stronger, safer food system.
Know of a relevant webinar coming up? Or hosting one yourself? We’d love to include it – just get in touch with the details. Let’s work together to share knowledge and support the global food safety community.
Hosted by NEMIS Academy, this 30-minute webinar provides a practical overview of how HACCP fits into UK and EU food safety law, with a focus on Regulation (EC) 852/2004.
Whether you're new to HACCP or looking to refresh your understanding, this session covers the legal background, the 7 HACCP principles, training requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid.
We’re often asked how to do various things in the world of BRCGS.
To make it easier, we’ve put together a collection of helpful pointers to guide you through some of the most frequently asked questions, including:
How to become a BRCGS Auditor
How to take the BRCGS Category Exams
How to find or become a BRCGS Recognised Consultant
How to find or become a BRCGS Professional
How to find or become a BRCGS ATP (Approved Training Partner)
How to find a BRCGS Approved Certification Body
How to find a BRCGS Certified Supplier
How to gain access to BRCGS Participate
How to locate various BRCGS documents
Just as we love supporting you with expert advice, here’s a little extra help - an easy-to-navigate list of links to the relevant BRCGS webpages.
The BRCGS website and the Participate platform provide 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 updated every now and then to include new information or to improve wording in order to clarify further certain points.
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.
