BRCGS Professional Courses
BRCGS for Storage & Distribution Issue 4 – Internal Auditor & Awareness
BRCGS Storage and Distribution learning should reflect the products, facilities and transport interfaces in scope.
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Root causes, validation and verification kept distinct
Root-cause analysis examines why a problem occurred. Validation asks whether a proposed control can achieve its intended purpose, while verification examines whether arrangements are being applied and remain effective. A useful brief should keep these questions distinct.
Follow one nonconformity or control measure through evidence gathering, decisions and follow-up. Avoid selecting a convenient cause without testing alternatives. The technical depth of validation depends on the product and process and may require specialist studies beyond an awareness programme.
Practical discussion topics
- Problem statements and evidence collection
- Immediate causes versus underlying system factors
- Control purpose and validation evidence
- Verification activities and result interpretation
- Corrective-action effectiveness and recurrence review
Who should discuss this subject
Food safety, quality, production and internal-audit teams.
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- An anonymised problem or control example
- Existing validation/verification responsibilities and technical resources
Food-safety consulting · Research and technical scoping
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