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Get Started Implementation Pack

Get Started Implementation Pack

  • SKU: 978-1-78490-510-1

  • Publish Date: 07 May 2025

  • Size: A4

  • Publisher: BRCGS

NB: On ordering, the contents of the implementation pack will be delivered as a .Zip file. The titles and formats of the contents supplied are listed below.

​ The Get Started Implementation Pack is for food businesses considering START certification.​

 It includes:                                                                                                                                                                 ​
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  • Global Standard START Issue 2 (PDF) - Outlines what you need to do to become certificated and the requirements you need to comply with.
  • Global Standard START Issue 2 Interpretation Guideline (PDF) - Provides additional guidance on the best way to comply with each requirement and what an auditor will be looking for. 
  • Get Started Assessment Tool (Excel) - Enables assessment of key areas of operation to provide an indication of the maturity of your food safety and quality management systems.
  • Get Started Assessment Tool Guideline (PDF) - Provides additional help to answer questions in the tool. 
  • Site Self-Assessment Tool (Word) - Detailed checklists for Basic and Intermediate clauses that can be used to review compliance with START requirements.
  • Food Safety Management System to START Transition Tool (Word) - For businesses considering moving from a generic system. 
  • SALSA to START Transition Tool (Word) - For sites in the UK considering moving from the SALSA standard.

 

Please note

Where a language version is downloaded, BRCGS has translated the key documents. Where documents have not been translated they are supplied in English.

The text of the Standard, as well as documents derived from and supporting the Standard have been written in English. BRCGS makes every effort to review and check versions created in other languages but cannot guarantee all precise details. In the event of a query the English version shall be regarded as the definitive version.

Who should use this publication?

Food businesses considering certification to the BRCGS Global Standard START. It is a requirement that all suppliers undergoing a BRCGS audit to the Global Standard START have access to an official copy of the Standard.

Use of BRCGS intellectual property

Information on how you can use BRCGS Standards, guidance and published content can be found here. You can also find a list of answers to common question on how BRCGS content can be used here.