BRC Storage & Distribution (BRCGS) Issue 4 System
BRC Storage & Distribution (BRCGS) Issue 4 System
Documented control of product safety and integrity between the factory gate and the customer.
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Read the guide: BRC Storage and Distribution (S&D) Issue 4: what it requires and what changed in 2026
By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 5 |
| Policies | 5 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 42 |
| Plans & Programmes | 6 |
| Forms & Records | 58 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 9 |
| Registers, Logs & Matrices | 3 |
| Training & Awareness | 6 |
| Guides & Work Instructions | 11 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| BRC-01 | Quality and Product Safety Manual | Word |
| PRO-HACCP-04 | Procedure for HACCP/HARA Plan | Word |
| PRO-HACCP-06 | Procedure for Product Withdrawal and Recall | Word |
| SOP-GEN-12 | Handling Storage and Transportation of Product | Word |
| E-HACCP-05 | HACCP/HARA Plan | Word |
| Document Compliance Matrix | Excel |
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Overview
This management system is written to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, Issue 4, the standard many customers still ask for by its former name, BRC Storage and Distribution. It applies to warehousing, transport, wholesale and contracted logistics operations that store, distribute, handle and wholesale food, packaging and consumer products, including sites that take ownership of goods and those adding case-picking, labelling, blending or repacking. Requirements are traced clause by clause, in the order an auditor works.
Issue 4 rests on senior management commitment and a hazard and risk analysis approach to threats against safety, quality and integrity, backed by controls for site and building standards, product control, cleaning and housekeeping, pest management, personnel practices, transport and vehicle management, and stock control. Voluntary modules extend the scope to wholesaling, contracted services and e-commerce fulfilment. Sitting between manufacture and the final customer, it continues the assurance of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety and other GFSI-recognised standards. Certification comes from an accredited certification body, graded on the number and significance of non-conformities, with certificates generally valid for twelve months subject to surveillance.
What this system covers
- Hazard and risk analysis: the HARA plan and corrective action at defined control points
- Transport and vehicle management: loading, outbound vehicle checking and dispatch release
- Site and building standards, sanitation limits, daily GMP inspection and preventive maintenance
- Pest management: monitoring, treatment, fumigation and control of the contractor
- Glass, brittle plastic, wood and metal control, breakage response and audit
- Allergen management and product integrity through contract packing, labelling and sleeving
- Site security and food defence: access control, visitor entry and threat assessment
- Traceability, product withdrawal and recall, emergency preparedness and incident reporting
Who it's for
Third-party logistics providers, ambient and temperature-controlled store operators, wholesalers and contract packers whose customers expect BRCGS Storage and Distribution certification. It is bought when an Issue 4 audit is booked, or when a supplier-approval process asks for evidence of controlled storage and transit. The team ends up with a clause-referenced framework to populate with site detail before the audit.
Everything you get
Every toolkit gives you a full set of working documents for your standard, ready to edit and use.
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If a document is wrong, missing or not as described, tell us within 14 days. We fix it or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes, for 12 months. Fixes and revisions to this toolkit are free for 12 months from your order. Email us with your order number to get them.
What is your refund policy?
If a document is wrong, missing or not as described, tell us within 14 days of your order. We fix it or refund you. If you have not downloaded yet, we can cancel the order and refund you in full. We don't refund a change of mind after download. See the Refund policy.
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