Standard V Ltd Gap analysis for consultants
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Free BRCGS Food Safety Gap Analysis Excel Template (Issue 9)

For consultants supporting BRCGS clients, this free Excel template is a manual working aid to help structure and record a gap analysis against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 9). It provides a clause-by-clause framework aligned to the standard’s hierarchy, with a separate overview sheet that summarises compliant and non-compliant requirements by section.

No sign-up required. Excel (.xlsx)

What the template includes

  • Clause-by-clause structure using official requirement numbers
  • Clear separation between documentation, systems and records, and facilities and manufacturing practice
  • A summary sheet that rolls results up by section for quick triage
  • Simple compliant / non-compliant status (no partial scoring)

What this template does not do

  • It does not include BRCGS requirement text
  • It does not interpret clause intent
  • It does not determine adequacy of evidence

The BRCGS standard must be obtained and consulted separately when completing an assessment.

Who this template is intended for

  • Consultants supporting BRCGS certification
  • Technical and Quality Managers
  • Food Safety and Compliance leads
  • Internal teams preparing for audit or review

Want this populated automatically?

Standard V automates the initial documentation analysis using the same binary compliant / non-compliant status model as this template. Consultants can use the populated output as a working aid, checking each finding and evidence reference before advising a client. Outputs include compliant / non-compliant flags, evidence references, and an executive overview aligned to the BRCGS structure.

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