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The name of the BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 6 is simply Packaging Materials

BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 6 is a packaging standard that helps manufacturers produce safe packaging materials. It was developed to align with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements, industry best practices, and the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8. The BRCGS Packaging Standard covers product safety and quality, and not just hygiene. Issue 6 places more emphasis on product quality and differentiates between quality and safety. The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials was the first packaging standard to be globally recognized by GFSI. It is a popular standard for those who supply packaging to the food and drink industry. BRC stands for British Retail Consortium. The BRC Global Standards were originally developed and published in 1998. They specify safety, quality, and operational criteria for food producers and suppliers.