LETIS is proud to announce the launch of its new certification service under the BRCGS Food Safety standard, making it the first Argentine company to achieve this prestigious accreditation on a global scale.

The BRCGS scheme ensures food safety throughout the entire supply chain, from production to distribution, ensuring that food products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, legality, and authenticity. This framework not only minimizes risks but also strengthens consumer confidence in the products reaching their tables. With its extensive experience in certifications, LETIS now offers this service to all companies seeking to enhance their competitiveness and expand into international markets.

What is the BRCGS Certification Scheme?

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is one of the most widely used tools globally for conducting due diligence and approving suppliers. Originally developed in 1998 by the British Retail Consortium, this standard is regularly updated with input from international stakeholders in the supply chain. It is now a global tool based on the latest and most advanced food safety standards and methodologies, recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

The standard helps companies select and evaluate their suppliers, offering a framework for managing the safety, integrity, legality, and quality of products in the manufacturing industry, as well as in food processing and packaging.

Through BRCGS certification, companies can demonstrate their commitment to food safety, ensuring that their products comply with the strictest regulations and meet the expectations of the most demanding consumers.

BRCGS: A Globally Recognized Standard

Over the past two decades, food safety standards have evolved to meet the demands of a globalized market and incidents of contaminated food. The BRCGS standard, a pioneer referenced by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), has stood out for its focus on food safety culture, reducing audits through additional modules, and its global acceptance by the world’s leading brands.

With over 30,000 certified sites in 130 countries, the BRCGS standard is accepted by 70% of the world’s leading retailers and 60% of quick-service restaurants globally. This translates into a significant economic impact, with 36% of global sales coming from companies certified under this standard, reaching an estimated value of $800 billion.

Benefits of BRCGS Certification

Achieving BRCGS certification not only guarantees food safety but also offers multiple economic benefits for companies. This standard has proven to be a driver for profitability, competitiveness, and innovation in certified companies.

• Differentiation and Customer Trust: Certification allows companies to differentiate themselves in the market, gain customer trust, and open new business opportunities.
• Modernization and Operational Efficiency: Certification has incentivized companies to modernize their operations, improving plants, equipment, and IT systems, resulting in greater efficiency and productivity.
• Brand Protection and Risk Reduction: BRCGS certification protects companies’ reputations, significantly reducing product recalls by 40% and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Impact on Sales and Profitability: Companies certified under BRCGS have reported an average increase of 7.5% in sales and 6.5% in profitability, especially in export markets.
• Continuous Improvement: The continuous improvement cycle driven by BRCGS helps companies maintain high food safety standards over time, allowing them to adapt to changes and future challenges.

Contact us today and take the next step towards excellence in food safety with LETIS!