Module to help companies assess their food safety culture

BRC Global Standards, a leading provider of safety and quality standards programs for food manufacture, packaging, storage, and distribution, will release a module offered in partnership with Taylor Shannon International (TSI), industry leaders in the fields of food safety, management, education and organizational culture.

The Food Safety Culture Module is a simple and inexpensive way for manufacturers to receive a food safety culture assessment at the same time as their annual audit, with exclusive new product available to all sites choosing food safety certification with BRC Global Standards. This assessment will show how to evaluate food safety culture, identify areas for development, and measure the success of changes over time as a company’s culture evolves.

The module involves two questionnaires, one completed by employees, and the other by the external auditor following the audit. With answers measured across four categories: people, process, purpose and proactivity, the results provide both manufacturers and specifiers with a tool to evaluate site culture, and an Assessment Report with clear, actionable findings. 

Food safety culture is a growing focus in the industry, and this module delivers thorough analysis and insight into working culture; complementing existing food safety programs with valuable understanding of a site’s culture and areas for action. It is a unique way of measuring  food  safety  and  complements  the  existing  Standard,  giving  a  more  in-depth understanding  of  the  site  and  its  staff.  This visibility highlights areas  for  investment  and facilitates improvement, providing the potential for a more food safety focused workforce, targeted training programs, and greater operational insight.