Meeting BRC Traceability Requirements with V5 – Enforced Digital Control
BRC traceability requirements demand documented, enforceable systems for tracking raw materials, process steps, and finished goods. V5 from SG Systems Global provides the digital infrastructure to meet those requirements with confidence—ensuring ingredient-level traceability, operator accountability, and full batch visibility from receiving to dispatch.
Note: While many refer to the standard as “BRC”, the official certification scheme is now called BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards). Throughout this guide, we use “BRC” to align with common search terms but address full BRCGS compliance in practice.
Designed for regulated food producers, V5 integrates weighing, labeling, recipe control, and audit logs into a single system—linking each process step to the Batch Manufacturing Record and Electronic Batch Record.
“BRCGS audits demand traceability at the lot level. With V5, we prove every raw material, every movement, every signature.”
— Quality Director, BRC-Certified Facility
Core Traceability Features Enforced by V5
- Ingredient lot tracking from goods-in to finished product
- Allergen segregation and labeling enforcement
- Line clearance and contamination prevention prompts
- Operator sign-offs with electronic signatures
- Deviation alerts and automated escalation
See how BRCGS Compliance with V5 ensures readiness at every audit.
Real-Time Production Control for BRC
V5 captures events in real time, making every scale reading, packaging step, and labeling action traceable to a user, time, and batch. Unlike manual logs or basic MES systems, V5 is built for shop floor enforcement, not passive observation.
- Barcode-based material verification
- Work-in-progress (WIP) control by batch and stage
- Audit-ready documentation tied to the BMR, MMR, and eBR
- Exportable traceability reports and lot genealogy
Discover how Global Batch Traceability is enforced across food, supplement, and cosmetics manufacturing operations.
Linked to ERP and Supply Chain Controls
Whether you’re integrated with NetSuite, Microsoft D365, or Sage X3, V5 ensures that traceability data flows back to ERP seamlessly—providing a closed-loop record from PO to shipment.
Inventory consumption, yield losses, quality holds, and WMS movements are all linked to traceable production events—creating a holistic batch history that supports both BRCGS and FSMA standards.
Digital Proof for Recalls, Claims, and Audits
BRCGS standards require that traceability can be demonstrated within four hours. V5 provides instant recall drill functionality—showing exactly what went into a product, who handled it, and where it went.
- Upstream and downstream traceability by lot
- Filter by SKU, date, supplier, or customer
- Print-ready compliance reports for inspectors
- Allergen zones and cross-contact logs
Explore additional features for SQF compliance, HACCP enforcement, and GMP alignment.
Relevant Industry Solutions
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Ingredients & Dry Mixes
- Supplements & Nutraceuticals
- Cosmetic Manufacturing
FAQs: BRC Traceability & V5
Does V5 support allergen tracking?
Yes. V5 enforces allergen zoning, labeling, and line clearance with operator confirmations and traceable logs.
Can V5 handle multiple product types and sites?
Absolutely. V5 supports multi-site configurations with unique workflows while maintaining central control and audit visibility.
How fast can traceability reports be generated?
Instantly. You can search by any batch attribute and generate a full genealogy within seconds—meeting BRCGS 4-hour requirements easily.
Does this replace my ERP?
No. V5 complements ERP systems by enforcing traceability at the manufacturing level and feeding validated data back into ERP.
Contact SG Systems to learn how V5 enforces BRC traceability requirements and audit readiness—digitally and reliably.
