BRCGS Consultants UK - Food Safety, Packaging & Storage Certification

AlineX provides BRCGS consultancy services across Worcestershire, supporting food manufacturers, packaging manufacturers and storage & distribution businesses in Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster and surrounding areas. Our consultants help organisations implement and achieve certification to the BRCGS Global Standards, including Food Safety, Packaging Materials, and Storage and Distribution.

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We support organisations with BRCGS implementation, system development, internal audits and certification preparation to help ensure compliance with retailer and regulatory food safety requirements.

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Our BRCGS Services

  • Meet global food safety and quality standards with BRCGS Packaging certification. We guide packaging manufacturers through implementation, internal audits, and certification support tailored to your operation.

    BRCGS Packaging Standard

    The BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard applies to manufacturers of packaging used in food and consumer products.

    It includes requirements for:

    • Product safety risk management
    • Quality management systems
    • Contamination control
    • Production process controls
    • Traceability systems

    Certification demonstrates that packaging materials meet strict safety and quality requirements.

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  • Ensure the safety, quality, and legality of products in storage and transit with BRCGS Storage & Distribution. We help warehouses, transporters, and distributors meet certification standards with practical support.

    BRCGS Storage and Distribution

    The BRCGS Storage and Distribution Standard applies to logistics providers and warehouses handling food and consumer products.

    Key areas include:

    • Product handling and storage conditions
    • Traceability and stock control
    • Supplier and customer management
    • Transport controls
    • Risk management systems

    This standard ensures product integrity throughout the supply chain.

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  • Protect consumers and your brand with BRCGS Food Safety certification. We help food manufacturers implement robust food safety systems, meet audit requirements, and maintain ongoing compliance.

    BRCGS Food Safety Standard

    The BRCGS Food Safety Standard applies to food manufacturers, processors and packers.

    It focuses on:

    • HACCP based food safety systems
    • Site standards and hygiene controls
    • Product safety and traceability
    • Supplier management
    • Quality management systems

    This standard is widely required by major retailers and food brands.

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BRCGS Consulting Services

Our consultants support organisations with:

• BRCGS gap analysis
• Food safety management system development
• HACCP implementation and review
• BRCGS internal audits
• Traceability and supplier approval systems
• Corrective action planning
• Certification audit preparation

We help businesses develop practical systems that meet BRCGS requirements while supporting day-to-day operations.

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Why Choose Alinex?

Industry-qualified consultants (NEBOSH, IEMA, Lead Auditor)

Ex-third party certification auditors turned consultants

Proven experience across manufacturing, construction & service sectors

Practical, business-friendly solutions – not just box-ticking

UK compliance focus, aligned with regulatory requirements

Lead auditor experience across ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

Practical systems designed to pass certification audits

Experience across manufacturing, construction and services

Straightforward fixed-price consultancy packages

UK-wide support

100% External audit pass rate - 100% Satisfaction

How BRCGS Certification Works

Most organisations follow a structured process when preparing for BRCGS certification:

  1. Initial gap analysis against the BRCGS standard

  2. Development of food safety or quality management systems

  3. Implementation of operational controls and procedures

  4. Internal audits and corrective actions

  5. Certification audit by an accredited certification body

Our consultants support organisations through each stage of the process.

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Locations Covered

AlineX provides BRCGS consultancy services to organisations across the United Kingdom. While many projects can be supported remotely, on-site consultancy and audit support is available where required.

Our BRCGS consultants support organisations across Worcestershire including:

  • Worcester

  • Redditch

  • Kidderminster

  • Bromsgrove

  • Malvern

  • Droitwich Spa

  • Evesham

Consultancy support can be delivered on-site or remotely depending on your organisation’s requirements.

Our consultancy approach is designed to support organisations regardless of location, ensuring businesses across the UK can achieve BRCGS certification and management system improvement with practical, effective support.

  • Rob was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He gave us clear, constructive feedback and highlighted valuable areas for improvement that will strengthen our environmental and health & safety systems.

    —Turbine Surface Technologies

  • Rob is excellent! Fantastic communication and organised everything for us that was needed. Highly recommended.

    —Portland Alloys

  • We worked with Rob to acheive and maintain our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Rob is professional, insightful and approachable,

    —Rail Gourmet

  • We had the pleasure of working with Rob over two years for our ISO 14001:2015 certification, each visit with Rob was extremely constructive and valuable leading to many improvements across the organisation.

    - Bristol Airport

Rob Westwood, ISO consultant and founder of AlineX, providing expert support for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification

Hi, I’m Rob, founder of AlineX. I specialise in helping businesses strengthen their Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality practices. With over 10 years’ experience across manufacturing, management systems, and environmental leadership, I have been in your shoes! I am also an experienced third party certification auditor, with experience on both sides of the table. I focus on making workplaces safer, more sustainable, and more efficient.

ISO certification support (9001, 14001, 45001) is part of what I do — but my real goal is to help you build practical systems that reduce risk, protect people, and deliver long-term value.

If you want compliance made simple and solutions that work for your business, book a free consultation and let’s get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • AlineX is a UK-based ISO and HSEQ consultancy, providing expert support in ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety, and the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard. We help businesses achieve certification, improve compliance, and streamline systems through internal audits, documentation support, and audit readiness services.

  • Yes. AlineX provides hands-on support for businesses working toward BRCGS Packaging Materials certification. From gap analysis and HACCP plans to internal audits and non-conformance closure, we ensure you're fully prepared for your BRCGS audit and meet all food safety and quality requirements.

  • AlineX works with a wide range of UK industries including manufacturing, packaging, distribution and logistics, warehousing, and construction. We specialise in adapting ISO and BRCGS standards to your specific sector, helping you build compliant, efficient, and audit-ready systems.

  • Yes. AlineX offers professional internal audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and BRCGS Packaging. We identify gaps, report findings, and support you with corrective actions, so you're fully prepared for your third-party certification audit.

  • AlineX provides ISO and HSEQ consultancy services across the UK, including England, Scotland, and Wales. We support businesses both on-site and remotely, with a strong presence in areas like the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, and London. Whether you're a factory, warehouse, packaging plant, or service business — if you're based in the UK, we can help.

  • AlineX offers flexible and competitive pricing to suit businesses of all sizes. We provide:

    Fixed-price packages for ISO gap analysis, internal audits, and documentation reviews

    Hourly or daily rates for on-site support and audit preparation

    Custom monthly retainers for ongoing consultancy and compliance management

    We’ll always give you a clear quote upfront — no hidden fees. Contact us for a free consultation and tailored proposal.