‘AA - BRCGS’ Accreditation - A Globally Recognised Standard that’s Constantly Maintained
Year after year TTS maintains its ‘AA – BRCGS’ accreditation; the highest rating awarded by the ‘Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) - but why is this so important and what does it mean for your business?
BRCGS, part of the ‘British Retail Consortium,’ is the most relevant and important trade association for all UK retailers. It represents a programme that ensures high levels of care and compliance for storage (both in warehouses and whilst in transit) of food, food packaging, packaging materials and food consumer products.
If You’re a Food or Food Packaging Manufacturer or Supplier….. TTS is the right Logistics Partner for You!
Given the exceptionally high standards required to gain such accreditation, BRCGS status should be at the very top of any manufacturers or suppliers (involved in the food industry) ‘wish list’ when looking to appoint a new integrated logistics partner!
For manufacturers and suppliers, partnering with a BRCGS AA‑rated facility means:
Uncompromising product integrity
From intake to dispatch
Strict hygiene, handling, and contamination‑prevention controls
Aligned with global food‑safety expectations
Reliable traceability and documentation
Documentation that withstands customer and regulatory scrutiny
A supply-chain partner you can trust
One which upholds the same standards you promise all your customers
TTS maintains its BRCGS AA status, year-on-year, to deliver a level of assurance that strengthens your brand, safeguards your supply chain and supports your compliance commitments at every step.
“AA-gold standard is the highest possible rating you can get and the audit process is rigorous. The work required to adhere to the latest legislation and to maintain our double A accreditation is continuous with regular staff training and daily checks involving a multitude of aspects relating to both our warehouses and vehicle fleet.
Regardless of whether you’re in the food related industry or not, TTS’s level of accreditation sends out a clear message to any business looking for an integrated logistics partner. It demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest possible levels of quality and service.”
Ema-Jayne Woolley - Operations Manager
A Few Things to Know about BRCGS
There are 5 grades of BRCGS accreditation with AA – Gold being the highest.
BRCGS has been recognised as a global standard and benchmark for over 25 years.
AA represents ‘outstanding compliance’ with the most stringent criteria having been met to ensure the integrity and safety of food and food related products throughout the supply chain.
Although BRCGS requires an annual audit, staff training is a constant along with daily checks to ensure all standards / requirements are met.
There are 226,000 logistics companies in the UK. However, there are only 28,000 BRCGS certified companies across130 countries….. and even less with AA accreditation!