Adapting to Change: How BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Impacts Your Business
The global food industry is evolving rapidly — shaped by innovation, consumer awareness, and increasingly complex supply chains. To keep pace, the BRCGS Food Safety Standard has introduced its Issue 9 , setting a higher benchmark for food safety, quality, and integrity across all stages of food production and packaging. For food manufacturers, processors, and exporters, especially in regions like Singapore where safety and trust are paramount, understanding these updates is key to maintaining compliance and competitiveness. 1. Leadership and Food Safety Culture One of the most significant changes in Issue 9 is the emphasis on food safety culture . The new requirements place greater accountability on senior management to champion safety values and ensure that every employee — from supervisors to floor workers — understands their role in maintaining quality. This shift encourages a top-down approach to safety, integrating culture with measurable performance outcomes. 2. Stre...