Overview Sheet
Below is a screenshot of the first rows of the “Overview” sheet, giving you a glimpse of the structured and detailed insights our report offers. With this report, you can confidently navigate your compliance journey and ensure your organization meets the highest standards.

The “Overview” sheet is your gateway to understanding the structure and status of your compliance efforts. It is divided into three main parts:
Section Information
The “Section Information” part of the Overview sheet is your roadmap to understanding the structure of the selected standard. It includes:
- Index: This column allows you to sort the requirements in the same order as they appear in the standard, ensuring you can easily navigate through the sections.
- Section and Sub-sections: These columns reflect the exact grouping of requirements as outlined in the selected standard, providing clarity on how the requirements are organized.
This section is invaluable for users who want to quickly locate specific requirements and understand their context within the standard.
Documentation, Systems, and Records
This part of the Overview sheet focuses on the core of our gap analysis service:
- Requirements: Displays the count of requirements in each subsection that need a documentation, systems, and records assessment.
- Compliant Requirements: Shows the number of requirements that are compliant, giving you confidence in your current practices.
- Non-Compliant Requirements: Highlights the areas that need attention, allowing you to prioritize improvements.
By providing a clear breakdown of compliance, this section empowers you to take targeted actions to enhance your documentation and systems.
Facilities and Manufacturing Practice
While our gap analysis service primarily focuses on documentation, systems, and records, we also include a section for Facilities and Manufacturing Practice:
- Requirements, Compliant Requirements, Non-Compliant Requirements: These columns mirror the structure of the previous section, allowing you to conduct your own audit and record the results.
This section is out of scope for our service but is included to facilitate a comprehensive self-assessment. The results you record on the Gap Analysis sheet will be summarized in the Overview sheet, providing a holistic view of your compliance status.
Our Gap Analysis Report is more than just a compliance tool; it’s a strategic asset that helps you streamline your processes and achieve excellence. Experience the clarity and precision of our analysis and take the first step towards comprehensive compliance today!
Stay tuned for more details on the “Gap Analysis” sheet, where we dive deeper into specific compliance gaps and provide actionable recommendations.
Dive Deep with Our Gap Analysis Sheet
The “Gap Analysis” sheet is a cornerstone of our comprehensive Gap Analysis Report, offering a detailed examination of your compliance status with the selected standard. This sheet is meticulously designed to guide you through each requirement, providing clarity and actionable insights. Here’s what you can expect:
Selected Standard Foundational Columns
Showcase of the foundational columns of the “Gap Analysis” sheet:
- Index & Clause: Quickly locate and reference each requirement with ease, thanks to our organized indexing and clause identification.
- Section & Sub-sections: Understand the context of each requirement within the BRC standard, with clear categorization into sections and sub-sections.

Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to include the full requirement text from the standards in our reports. However, this approach ensures compliance with fair use policies, allowing us to focus on delivering valuable insights and recommendations. It is important that you have access to a copy of the selected standard for cross-referencing.
This section sets the stage for a thorough analysis, helping you navigate the BRC standard with confidence.
Documentation, Systems, and Records
Columns dedicated to assessing your documentation, systems, and records:
- Assessment Required & Compliant?: Instantly see which areas need attention and their current compliance status.
- Evidence of Compliance & Details of Non-Compliance: Document your compliance journey with detailed evidence and identify gaps with clarity.
- Action Required & Target Date: Plan your path to compliance with clear actions and deadlines, ensuring timely improvements.
- Complete/Verified: Confirm your compliance achievements with a simple verification status.

This section empowers you to take targeted actions, enhancing your documentation and systems to meet the highest standards.
Facilities and Manufacturing Practice
The facilities and manufacturing practice columns:
- Assessment Required & Compliant?: Evaluate your facilities and manufacturing practices with a clear compliance status.
- Evidence of Compliance & Details of Non-Compliance: Record your compliance evidence and pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Action Required & Target Date: Strategize your compliance efforts with actionable steps and set deadlines.
- Complete/Verified: Validate your compliance efforts with a straightforward completion status.

While this section is out of scope for our service, it provides a valuable framework for conducting your own facilities audit, ensuring a comprehensive compliance approach.
The above samples are taken from a BRC Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 Gap Analysis. You can expect a similar output for your chosen standard.
The “Gap Analysis” sheet is more than just a checklist; it’s a strategic tool that guides you through the complexities of your chosen standard.
With our detailed analysis, you can confidently address compliance gaps, streamline your processes, and achieve excellence. Explore the depth of our analysis and take the next step towards comprehensive compliance today!