Tuesday, 9 June 2026 marks World Accreditation Day (WAD), providing an opportunity to reflect on the vital role that accreditation plays in establishing safe, secure, and resilient global supply chains. This year’s global theme focuses on "Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation”.
At BRCGS, compliance is never considered a checkbox exercise - it is a critical operational solution and a core priority. Accredited certification serves as the engine driving global market access, ensuring that a certificate issued in one corner of the world carries identical weight, integrity, and trust everywhere.
To support professionals in aligning their operations with this year's core pillars, we have compiled a selection of resources and training modules below.
Trust and compliance
Maintaining strict compliance with global standards forms the foundation of robust brand protection. For sites focused on eliminating recurring non-conformities and mastering technical oversight, these dedicated resources provide long-term, sustainable improvements:
- Root Cause Analysis training: transition from managing superficial symptoms to eliminating process gaps permanently via this comprehensive, one-day training course. Explore Root Cause Analysis Training
- BRCGS Lead Auditor training: elevate internal auditing capabilities and technical oversight with globally recognised, industry-standard qualifications. Explore Lead Auditor Training
Sustainability
With growing regulatory and consumer expectations surrounding environmental impact, accredited certification transforms sustainability commitments into verified, trusted data:
- Packaging Materials Issue 7: the latest iteration of the standard places a significant focus on environmental monitoring and plastic reduction. Discover Packaging Materials Issue 7
- Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing: demonstrate an institutional commitment to worker rights, health and safety, and ethical corporate governance through robust, third-party verification. Learn about Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing
Innovation and digital tools
Accreditation thrives when paired with modern technology. We continue to innovate, ensuring compliance data is cleaner, faster, and more accessible for both manufacturers and retailers:
- BRCGS Directory: a global database of BRCGS certificated sites, offering transparent, real-time verification and supply chain visibility for international retailers. Access the BRCGS Directory
- BRCGS Participate: an exclusive platform for sites certificated to one of the GFSI-benchmarked BRCGS Global Standards, providing instant access to the full portfolio of standards, guidance documents, and interpretation guidelines. Explore Participate
Food Safety Culture
Standards and digital tools only succeed when supported by a workforce that truly understands their value. A site's operational resilience relies fundamentally on everyday human behaviour on the plant floor:
- Food Safety Culture Excellence: move beyond basic compliance checklists. Utilise this comprehensive, anonymous digital module to measure, benchmark, and optimise cultural maturity across all operational departments. Discover Food Safety Culture Tools
- An Approach to Safety Culture: transform everyday workplace behaviours and build a proactive compliance mindset with this practical, step-by-step training designed to embed a positive product safety culture into your everyday operations. Explore An Approach to Safety Culture
To explore how BRCGS certification can unlock new market opportunities and support your site's continuous improvement journey, please contact our team.