Meeting BRCGS Requirements with V5 – Enforced Control, Digital Evidence
V5 from SG Systems Global provides food and packaging manufacturers with a digital platform that aligns tightly with BRCGS clauses—enforcing traceability, recording every batch action, and building defensible compliance into daily operations. Whether you’re aiming for your first audit or maintaining Issue 9 certification, V5 eliminates guesswork and locks in control where it matters most: on the shop floor.
With integrated Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Quality Management System (QMS), and Warehouse Management System (WMS) modules, V5 delivers complete control of the people, products, processes, and records your auditors will demand.
“We didn’t need to guess if we were compliant—V5 gave us the proof before the auditor even arrived.”
— QA Manager, Certified Food Processor
Clause-Driven Control Where It Matters
BRCGS isn’t just a policy—it’s a system of enforceable practices. V5 translates those expectations into system-driven activities that leave a digital trail. Here’s how:
- Traceability (Clause 3.9, 9.2): Full batch and lot-level traceability from raw material intake to finished goods, enforced in V5 MES
- Document Control (Clause 3.4): SOPs, training records, and procedures managed with version history and user acknowledgement in V5 QMS
- Internal Audits (Clause 3.5): Digital checklist enforcement with scheduling, escalation, and closure tracking
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (Clause 3.7): NCRs automatically escalated to CAPA workflows with accountability and timestamps
- Weight & Label Control (Clause 6.1, 5.2): Catchweight enforcement, barcode label verification, and rejection logging handled by V5 WMS
- Hygiene & Allergen Control (Clause 4.4, 5.3): Time-based checklists, line clearance verification, and allergen-specific prompts built into production workflows
Digital Records that Prove Compliance
Many systems log what was supposed to happen. V5 records what actually happened—who did it, when, and under what conditions. Each step is signed, timestamped, and linked to batch history:
- Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) with step-by-step signoffs
- Operator, supervisor, and QA signature layers
- Deviation capture with escalation rules
- Training validation before task execution
- Audit-ready reports with clause-based tagging
Whether you’re facing an unannounced BRCGS audit or preparing for renewal, V5 provides a defensible, time-stamped trail—ensuring that compliance is proven, not assumed.
“We used to scramble for paper records. Now V5 gives us instant access to everything the auditor asks for—batch, label, training, traceability.”
— Compliance Lead, Packaging Manufacturer
From Intake to Despatch – Every Process Controlled
V5 doesn’t just prepare you for BRCGS audits—it improves daily execution. It standardizes production, quality checks, and inventory movement across all key areas:
- Intake: Supplier approval enforcement, COA attachment, barcode labeling
- Processing: Batch sequencing, ingredient weighing, allergen prompts
- In-Process QA: Checklists tied to batch status, temperature, metal detection
- Packaging: Label control, print triggers, weight confirmation
- Despatch: FIFO pallet control, allergen segregation, final QA release
Each movement and quality gate is controlled digitally, reducing errors and reinforcing standards across the team—whether you’re running high-volume production or small-batch specialty goods.
Designed for Growth, Not Just Certification
V5 isn’t a bolt-on or temporary fix. It’s a platform that adapts with your operations and future compliance needs:
- On-premise or cloud deployment
- Modular structure—start with MES or WMS, add QMS later
- Integration with ERP, LIMS, scales, printers, and PLCs
- Supports BRCGS, 21 CFR Part 11, FSMA 204, and more
- Used across food, beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and packaging sectors
Whether you’re preparing for your first certification or scaling operations across multiple sites, V5 builds digital enforcement into your process—so compliance isn’t just possible, it’s built-in.
Explore how each module supports BRCGS conformance:
