Version 5 of the BRCGS Consumer Products Standard Published

On 13 October 2026, BRCGS published Version 5 (Issue 5) of the Consumer Products Standard, which ensures quality, regulatory compliance and product safety within the global consumer products sector. 

The new version has been updated in line with rapidly changing market dynamics, supply chain risks and regulatory requirements, aiming to provide more effective support for both the operational processes of certified sites and the audit mechanisms of certification bodies. 

Transition Timeline and Audit Process 

A comprehensive transition process has been planned to facilitate sector stakeholders’ compliance with the new requirements: 

• Start of Audits: Audits in accordance with Issue 5 requirements will become mandatory from 1 June 2027. 

• Current Situation: All initial certification and surveillance audits to be carried out up to 1 June 2027 will continue to be conducted in accordance with the current Issue 4 standard. 

It is important for businesses that manufacture and supply consumer products to review the guidance documents and bring their systems into line with the new standard provisions before 1 June 2027. The latest versions of the standard and detailed guidance documents are available on the BRCGS’s official website.