BRC Internal Audit Section 3 V6 High Hygiene

This BRCGS internal audit template focuses on Section 3 Version 6 for high hygiene operations, particularly packaging for food and other hygiene sensitive products. It provides structured checks for a product safety and quality management system, document control, record keeping, and specifications. It guides a risk based internal audit program, auditor competency and independence, and reporting with root cause analysis and corrective actions. The checklist covers supplier approval and performance monitoring, product authenticity and chain of custody, managing outsourced processes and service providers, and maintaining robust traceability. It also addresses complaint handling and the management and testing of product withdrawals, incidents, and recalls to protect product safety, legality, and quality.