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Run: BRCGS Packaging Internal Audit Checklist

BRCGS Packaging Internal Audit Checklist template for clause-based site audits, corrective actions, and certification readiness. Use it to verify controls, d...

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Audit Details and Scope

Audit date, site, and auditor recorded

Record the audit date, audited site, and lead auditor name.

Audit scope covers applicable BRCGS Packaging Materials clauses

Select the clauses or system areas included in this audit.

Note (optional)

Previous audit findings reviewed critical (required)

Confirm prior internal audit findings and open corrective actions were reviewed before this audit.

Yes No N/A

Senior Management Commitment and Food Safety Culture

Quality and product safety policy is documented, current, and communicated critical (required)

Verify the policy is approved, current, and communicated to relevant personnel.

Yes No N/A

Management review conducted at planned intervals critical (required)

Confirm management review records show planned review frequency and follow-up actions.

Yes No N/A

Objectives and KPIs monitored with evidence of action when off target

Assess whether quality objectives are measured, trended, and acted upon when performance falls below target.

Note (optional)

Resources and competent personnel available for the scope of operations critical (required)

Verify staffing, training, and supervision are adequate for the audited processes.

Yes No N/A

Hazard and Risk Management

Documented hazard and risk assessment covers product safety, legality, and authenticity critical (required)

Confirm the risk assessment is current, site-specific, and includes packaging-specific hazards and controls.

Yes No N/A

Risk assessment reviewed after changes, incidents, or complaints critical (required)

Verify the risk assessment is updated when raw materials, equipment, processes, or customer requirements change.

Yes No N/A

Control measures implemented and verified for identified risks

Rate the effectiveness of controls for contamination, mix-up, foreign body, and label/artwork risks.

Note (optional)

Site Standards, Housekeeping, and Infrastructure

Building fabric, floors, walls, and ceilings are maintained to prevent contamination critical (required)

Inspect for damage, flaking surfaces, leaks, and conditions that could contaminate product or packaging materials.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Housekeeping standards prevent accumulation of waste, dust, and debris critical (required)

Verify cleaning frequency, waste removal, and housekeeping controls are effective in production and storage areas.

Yes No N/A

Lighting, ventilation, and environmental conditions are suitable for the process

Assess whether environmental conditions support product safety, inspection, and process control.

Note (optional)

Maintenance and calibration records available for critical equipment critical (required)

Confirm preventive maintenance and calibration records are current for equipment affecting product conformity.

Yes No N/A

Product Control, Materials, and Process Control

Approved supplier controls in place for raw materials and outsourced services critical (required)

Verify supplier approval, monitoring, and change notification controls are documented and followed.

Yes No N/A

Incoming materials identified, inspected, and released against specification critical (required)

Check that incoming goods are verified against purchase specifications and acceptance criteria.

Yes No N/A

Process controls prevent mix-up, contamination, and unauthorized changes

Assess line clearance, change control, in-process checks, and segregation controls.

Note (optional)

Product specifications and artwork approvals are current and controlled critical (required)

Verify specifications, artwork, and customer approvals are current at point of use.

Yes No N/A

Personnel, Hygiene, and Training

Training records show personnel are competent for assigned tasks critical (required)

Confirm role-based training, refresher training, and competency evidence are available.

Yes No N/A

Personal hygiene and protective clothing requirements are followed critical (required)

Observe compliance with site hygiene, jewelry, PPE, and clothing rules in relevant areas.

Yes No N/A

Visitor and contractor controls are effective

Assess whether visitors and contractors are inducted, supervised, and controlled to site requirements.

Note (optional)

Traceability, Non-Conforming Product, and Corrective Action

Traceability system can identify raw materials, work in progress, and finished product critical (required)

Verify one-step-forward and one-step-back traceability is demonstrated for the audited product range.

Yes No N/A

Traceability or mass balance test completed within required time critical (required)

Record the time taken to complete the traceability or mass balance exercise.

Note (optional)

Non-conforming product is identified, segregated, and dispositioned critical (required)

Check that hold, quarantine, release, rework, and scrap controls are defined and followed.

Yes No N/A

Corrective actions are documented, assigned, and closed on time

Assess whether root cause, action ownership, due dates, and effectiveness checks are recorded.

Note (optional)

Complaints, Incidents, and Sign-Off

Customer complaints are logged, investigated, and trended critical (required)

Verify complaint handling records show investigation, root cause, and trend review.

Yes No N/A

Incidents, recalls, or withdrawals are managed through a documented procedure critical (required)

Confirm the site has a tested procedure for escalation, notification, and product withdrawal or recall.

Yes No N/A

Inspector overall conclusion and sign-off critical (required)

Inspector confirms the audit findings, non-conformances, and follow-up actions are accurate.

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