LONDON, 2014-9-15— /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards are pleased to announce that they have published two additional publications to support the development of Issue 4 of the BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials.
One of these publications is the very first issue of an optional Environmental Awareness Module. The module has been developed to provide a framework to enable companies to develop an awareness of, and a mechanism for, improvement of their environmental awareness and performance.
The requirements of the module are applicable to any type of company who have premises comprising at least a building and may also include outside areas. Although the requirements of this module include reference to some packaging materials manufacture and terminology associated with it, they can be applied to any kind of site.
The Environmental Awareness Module can be downloaded FREE from the BRC Global Standards website – www.brcglobalstandards.com.
The second publication issued by BRC Global Standards is a Spanish translation of Issue 4 of the Standard. The Standard sets out the requirements for packaging manufacturers and converters to produce packaging in a hygienic environment which is safe to use andconsistently meets the quality specification of their customers.
The Standard, originally produced in 2000 in conjunction with the Institute of Packaging (IOP), was fully revised and reissued in February 2011. The latest version, which covers packaging for both food and consumer products, was produced with input from a wide base of international stakeholders including packaging manufacturers, retailers, certification bodies and independent industry experts under the management of the BRC and IOP.
Joanna Griffiths, Technical Manager Packaging, said: “These additional publications will help all manufacturers of packaging achieve and maintain certification against the BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 4 wherever they are in the world. The Environmental Awareness Module will help companies meet the requirements of a satisfactory environmental management system”.
Notes to Editors:
About the BRC Global Standards
BRC Global Standards are the world’s biggest provider of safety and quality Standards’ Programs for food manufacture, packaging, storage and distribution. BRC Global Standards are generated with the help of technical specialists, retailers, manufacturers and certification bodies from around the world, so everything is based on practicality, rigour and clarity.
The BRC Global Standards certification scheme offer comprehensive support to help new and established businesses to achieve and maintain their quality and safety aims.
For more information please visit www.brcglobalstandards.com
Media Contacts: BRC Press Office +44 (0) 20 7854 8924 / +44 (0) 7921 605544
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