BRCGS Consumer Products (CP) Consulting
The global mark of trust in consumer products
In the consumer products market, safety is not only a legal requirement. It is the key to brand loyalty. The BRCGS Consumer Products (CP) standard secures traceability, risk control and quality across product design, manufacture and distribution. At HRQ we structure your production processes to BRCGS CP and help your brand become a name global markets look for.
What makes our consumer products work different?
We take your production standards beyond ordinary compliance certificates and turn them into a living system that meets global buyers' strictest acceptance criteria.
Focus on risk and safety
We carry out the product safety risk analyses (HARA) at the core of BRCGS CP to international standards and take your operational safety to the highest level.
Records and traceability
Together we set up records and traceability for product design, raw material traceability, supplier management and quality control, and reduce the margin for human error.
3D culture integration
With our Thought–Emotion–Behavior (3D) model, the product quality and safety awareness BRCGS CP requires becomes a lasting habit for all your blue-collar and white-collar staff.
Zero-error audit preparation
Thorough cross-checks before the formal certification audit remove the chance of critical or major nonconformities in the BRCGS CP process.
End-to-end strategic product safety solutions
From design to dispatch, we bring every operational step into full compliance with the supply chain requirements of the world's leading retailers.
Gap analysis
We analyze how your product groups, production lines and infrastructure measure up to the technical requirements of BRCGS CP and draw up your risk map.
Product safety and quality management
We design your HARA (hazard analysis and risk assessment) process and prepare dynamic technical documentation tailored to legal requirements and product specifications.
Supplier approval and audit system
We create BRCGS-compliant, traceable approved supplier and risk analysis procedures that secure your raw materials, components and packaging inputs.
Operational control
We reorganize quality control points on your production lines, foreign body prevention, testing and laboratory processes and product traceability to global standards.
Mock audit
Before the certification body's audit, we test your system with thorough mock audits of site practice and paperwork and close every gap.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most about Consumer Products (BRCGS Consumer Products) certification and the details of the process.
Which sectors does BRCGS Consumer Products (CP) cover?
It covers all non-food consumer products: cosmetics, personal care products, household chemicals and cleaning products, toys, textiles, clothing, furniture, household goods, electrical and electronic products, and DIY products.
What is HARA in BRCGS CP?
HARA (hazard analysis and risk assessment) is a risk analysis method applied to consumer products in a way similar to HACCP in the food sector. It identifies and controls in advance the physical, chemical and biological risks that could threaten consumer health, from product design through to use.
What does the split between personal care/cosmetics and general consumer products mean?
BRCGS CP is divided into two by risk group. Products that touch the body or carry a high risk of being swallowed or absorbed through the skin (cosmetics, wet wipes and similar) fall into a special group with higher hygiene requirements. Products such as clothing, electronics or furniture follow the general consumer products requirements.
How long does setup take, and why does it matter to global retailers?
Depending on your products and site, it takes 3 to 5 months on average. Global retail networks such as Amazon, Walmart and Tesco, and large chain brands, treat BRCGS CP as a prerequisite or the strongest reason to choose a supplier, because it shows the supplier manages product safety risks.
Related training
In-house training in this area from HRQ Academy.
Build trust in the global market
We are here with expert support to help you certify the highest quality and safety standards for your consumer products, reduce your operational risks and strengthen your brand globally.