x 4.1 B Supplier Risk
Assessment
All packaging suppliers must be risk-assessed,
based on:
• Functionality
• Contact with food
• Volume of product supplied
• Supplier history
Risk assessment must be used to determine:
• Method of supplier approval
• Method of supplier monitoring
The packaging supplier risk assessments must
be reviewed on an annual basis.
x x 4.2 B Supplier Approval A supplier approval system must be in place
for all packaging
Approval may include a combination of:
• Approved site audit report
• Valid 3rd party certificate (BRC-IOP)
• Approved supplier self audit report
All packaging suppliers must have a
traceability system in place to trace packaging.
If risk assessment indicates that the
supplier is low risk, a Supplier Self
Audit may be used. Provided the
response to this is satisfactory, an
audit may be waived.
x x 4.2.1 A Supplier Approval Food contact packaging suppliers should have
BRC IOP certification.