BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 – How to Prepare for a Successful BRCGS Audit: A Practical Guide
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST
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The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials, Issue 7, was released in October 2024, with audits commencing in late April 2025.
Join us for an insightful webinar where BRCGS and SGS come together to delve into practical compliance strategies.
Key topics include:
- Gap Analysis Techniques
- Aligning your QMS with the BRCGS Standard
- Documentation Tips and Best Practices
- Internal Auditing and Planning
- Staff Training and Awareness
- Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ensure a smooth transition to the latest issue.
Objective
The objective of this webinar is to provide insights to:
Strengthen the approach to regulatory and certification preparedness through structured evaluation and planning methods.
Integrate system improvements that promote consistency, traceability, and operational efficiency.
Apply practical strategies to streamline compliance efforts and reduce implementation challenges.
Agenda
- Introduction
- Overview of webinar objective and presenters
- Foundations of Compliance
- Why practical strategies matter for BRCGS certification success
- Strategic Gap Assessment
- Techniques to identify and close compliance gaps
- System Integration & Documentation Excellence
- Aligning your QMS and streamlining records
- Driving Oversight and Engagement
- Internal Auditing, planning and building a culture of awareness
- Implementation Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid
- Lessons from the field
- Q&A and Closing Remarks
Target Audience:
This webinar is aimed at BRCGS-certified sites. It will also be useful for sites considering certification and wishing to learn more about the standard.Cost: No Charge
Can’t make a live session? Register now and receive a complimentary recording after the live event. For further information, please contact: food.nam@sgs.com
Speakers:
Jennifer Lott – Technical Development Director, SGS North America, Inc.
Jennifer Lott is the Food Technical Development Director at SGS with over 25 years of experience in safety and quality management system development, consulting, packaging and laboratory management. She is also a Senior Food Safety Auditor and Trainer.
Gwenda Jarrett -Non-Food Programme Manager, BRCGS
With over 38 years’ experience in the industry, Gwenda brings to BRCGS an awareness and understanding of how large and small organisations work, meeting the needs and expectations of contract givers in both food, packaging and consumer product sectors.
As a BRCGS and ISO auditor for over 20 years she brings experience in working with a wide range of organisations.
Scott Grossman – Business Development Manager, SGS North America, Inc.
Scott Grossman has over 15 years of management systems experience in all aspects of the TIC industry, including more than 10 years in the food / GFSI areas. With extensive knowledge in SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and many other associated certifications, Scott partners with organizations in facilitating their pathways towards many successful certifications. As a senior sales professional with an engineering background, Scott is dedicated to helping companies develop and improve their food safety programs.