Public Consultation Open – BRCGS Consumer Products Standard Issue 4

BRCGS has initiated the revision process for the Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4 and is inviting feedback from all stakeholders through a public consultation.

First published in 2003, with Issue 4 launched in 2016, the Consumer Products Standard has become the most widely adopted certification standard in its sector, covering over 930 certificated sites across 59 countries worldwide.

The Standard is designed to help sites develop, implement, and continually improve their product safety management systems, grounded in the principles of risk assessment and good manufacturing practices. Its objective is to ensure the delivery of safe, legal products of specified quality to the end consumer.

The ongoing review and evolution of BRCGS Standards are fundamental to maintaining relevance and value. Through this process, the Standards are updated to reflect current industry trends, operational practices, regulatory developments, customer expectations, and emerging best practices. The revision provides an opportunity to further enhance the benefits stakeholders derive from the use of the Standard.

Consultation Period

• The public consultation was open until 21 April 2025.

Scope of Consultation
Stakeholders from all areas of the consumer products sector — including manufacturers, trade associations, regulators, retailers, service providers, brand owners, certification bodies, and independent technical experts — are encouraged to participate and provide feedback.

The consultation covers the following documents:

• Consumer Products for Personal Care and Household

• Consumer Products for General Merchandising

• Consumer Products Audit Protocol

How to Provide Feedback
To submit feedback, please download and complete the Consumer Products Issue 4 feedback form and email it to brcgs.enquiries@lgcgroup.com.