BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution
What Is the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution?
A product can leave a certified manufacturing facility in perfect condition and still arrive at its destination compromised. Temperature excursions, improper handling, and traceability gaps are risks that exist in transit and in storage, not just on the production floor. The BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) Global Standard for Storage and Distribution exists specifically to address that.
Designed for warehousing and logistics organisations, the standard provides a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)-benchmarked framework for managing the full scope of risks in storage and distribution operations, from facility conditions and vehicle management to temperature monitoring, product handling, and end-to-end traceability. It gives customers and trading partners verified confidence that product integrity is actively managed throughout the operation, not assumed.
Who Needs BRCGS Storage and Distribution Certification?
This standard applies to organisations involved in the storage or movement of food and consumer products, including:
- Warehouse and distribution centre operators
- Third-party logistics (3PL) providers
- Temperature-controlled and ambient storage facilities
- Wholesalers managing product storage and outbound distribution
- Transportation companies handling food or consumer goods
For logistics and warehousing organisations operating within food supply chains, BRCGS Storage and Distribution is the recognised standard that speaks directly to the work they do. As customer supply chain requirements continue to tighten, certification provides a clear and credible way to demonstrate operational compliance.
Key Requirements of the Standard
- Site and facility management standards covering pest control, preventive maintenance, housekeeping protocols, and environmental controls to prevent product contamination
- Vehicle and transport equipment requirements including hygiene standards, maintenance records, temperature capability, and documented management procedures
- Product handling controls that define how goods are received, stored, picked, and dispatched in a way that prevents contamination, damage, or mix-up
- Temperature and environmental condition monitoring with defined limits, continuous recordkeeping, and corrective action procedures for any excursion
- Stock management systems that enforce First In First Out (FIFO) or First Expired First Out (FEFO) rotation, maintain accurate inventory records, and provide end-to-end traceability from receipt to dispatch
- Documented recall and withdrawal procedures that are tested at defined intervals to confirm the organisation can respond effectively to a product safety event
- Staff training programmes covering hygiene requirements, product handling procedures, and role-specific competencies, with documented records maintained for all personnel
Benefits of BRCGS Storage and Distribution Certification
- Provides customers and trading partners with verified assurance that product safety and quality are actively managed throughout your operation
- Qualifies your organisation as a certified supply chain partner for food manufacturers and retailers with supplier certification requirements
- Reduces exposure to liability arising from product damage, contamination, or traceability failures in transit or storage
- Supports recall readiness through robust traceability, tested withdrawal procedures, and documented stock management systems
Certification Through PJRFSCC
PJRFSCC auditors who assess storage and distribution operations bring hands-on knowledge of logistics environments, temperature management, and supply chain risk. The audit covers both your documentation and the physical reality of how your facility operates, with detailed findings that give your team something concrete to work with.
Contact PJRFSCC at 1-855-757-7374 or request a quote to learn more.
