The British Retail Consortium or BRC is now BRCGS (Brand Recognition and Compliance Global Standard). The BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). BRCGS food certification incorporates both international and local regulations, as developed by food industry experts, including retailers, manufacturers and food services organizations According to this standard, the rule must meet their benchmark criteria for acceptance. This standard has been designed as a “total quality management” program and includes the food safety requirements that the food manufacturers must meet to get BRC Certification. , the standard gives organisations working in the food industry a framework for managing the safety, integrity and quality of their products and services. This includes retailers, manufacturers, importers, caterers and ingredient suppliers. Many retailers across the UK, the US and Europe will only do business with suppliers who have passed an audit and been accredited by a BRC certification body.