Issue 5: The Next Edition of the BRCGS Standard for Consumer Products
The BRCGS Global Standard for Consumer Products is being revised: Issue 5 is due for publication on 13 October 2026, replacing Issue 4, which has been in place since 2016. The standard is used by more than 1,000 manufacturers in over 45 countries to demonstrate product safety, legality and quality across the consumer products supply chain.
For manufacturing sites, Issue 5 provides a clear, consistent way to demonstrate product safety, legality and quality, replacing costly second-party audits with a single independent assessment. This reduces audit burden, supports retailer requirements and improves market access. For retailers, brands and specifiers, certification provides independent, accredited confirmation that supplier sites meet recognised expectations – supporting informed supplier approval and stronger oversight of the supply chain.
In this webinar, we explain what will actually change with Issue 5, which transition timelines apply, and how certificated sites can prepare in a targeted way.
What to Expect From the Webinar (Key Points)
- Key changes in Issue 5: What changes structurally and in content compared to Issue 4?
- Transition from Issue 4 to Issue 5: What deadlines apply, and when will the first audits against Issue 5 begin?
- Background to the revision: What market and practical experience has shaped the update?
- Impact on existing certifications: What does the new issue mean for currently certificated sites?
- Practical preparation: How can the move to Issue 5 be planned early and in a structured way?
The aim of the webinar is to give you a practical overview of Issue 5 and show you how to prepare specifically for the new requirements and the transition period.
Target Audience
This webinar is aimed at organisations that are already certificated to BRCGS Consumer Products or are working towards certification, as well as quality and compliance professionals in the consumer products sector (Personal Care & Household and General Merchandise).
Joachim Mehnert
Joachim Mehnert is the former Technical Director of DQS. As an experienced auditor for a wide range of standards, he is one of the long-standing experts in the field of standardization.
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