BRCGS was founded in 1996 by retailers who wanted to harmonise food safety standards across the supply chain. Today, BRCGS is globally recognised across both food and non-food categories for operating the most rigorous third party certification scheme of its type. BRCGS is a market-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the supply chain. BRCGS Global Standards for Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, Retail, Gluten Free, Plant-Based and Ethical Trading set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice, and help provide assurance to consumers that products are safe, legal and of high quality.