Expert answer · reviewed 20 August 2026
What records are needed for BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9?
Short answerBRCGS Issue 9 assurance requires controlled, current and site-specific evidence across senior-management commitment, HACCP, the food-safety and quality system, site standards, product control, process control, personnel and applicable production-risk zones. Evidence must show implementation and effectiveness, not merely that a document exists.
Build evidence clause by clause
Map each applicable requirement to an approved document or record, its owner, review date, implementation evidence and effectiveness check. Fundamental requirements need particular attention because a major failure can affect certification outcome.
Prepare for audit sampling
Internal audits, traceability exercises, complaints, supplier assurance, environmental monitoring, calibration, training, non-conformities and CAPA should form a connected evidence chain that can be sampled quickly.
Practical checklist
- Current scope and clause-applicability matrix
- Approved HACCP and food-safety culture evidence
- Internal audits covering every applicable area
- Verified CAPA, traceability and management-review records