What food safety standards does SoftSpec support?

SoftSpec supports BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), IFS Food, and other GFSI-recognized standards. Our specification management system helps manufacturers meet compliance requirements for UK, EU, USA, and international food safety regulations.

How does SoftSpec help with BRCGS certification?

SoftSpec addresses key BRCGS clauses including Clause 3.5 (product specifications), Clause 3.9 (supplier approval), Clause 5.2 (document control), and Clause 3.6 (traceability). Our system provides complete ingredient information, allergen declarations, version control, and audit trails required for BRCGS certification.

Is SoftSpec compliant with FSMA supplier verification requirements?

Yes, SoftSpec meets FSMA Section 301 requirements for supplier verification programs. Our platform enables foreign supplier verification, hazard analysis documentation, certificate of analysis tracking, and complete supplier compliance records as required by FDA regulations.

Can SoftSpec track allergen compliance for UK and EU regulations?

Yes, SoftSpec automatically tracks all 14 EU allergens and provides cross-contamination risk analysis. The system generates compliant allergen declarations for UK, EU, and international markets, ensuring compliance with Natasha's Law and EU FIC regulations.

What is the audit success rate with SoftSpec?

SoftSpec customers maintain a 100% audit pass rate. Our comprehensive specification management, document control, and supplier verification features ensure manufacturers have all required documentation and traceability records ready for BRCGS, HACCP, IFS, and FSMA audits.

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Supported Food Safety Standards

SoftSpec provides food industry compliance automation tools to help you achieve and maintain compliance with global food safety standards

BRCGS Food Safety

British Retail Consortium Global Standard

The BRCGS Food Safety standard is one of the most widely recognized food safety certifications globally. SoftSpec helps you meet BRCGS requirements for specification management and supplier control.

How SoftSpec Supports BRCGS:

Clause 3.5: Product specifications with complete ingredient and allergen information
Clause 3.9: Supplier approval and performance monitoring
Clause 5.2: Document control with version management and audit trails
Clause 3.6: Traceability and product recall management

HACCP Integration

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

HACCP is the foundation of food safety management. SoftSpec integrates with your HACCP plans to ensure ingredient specifications align with critical control points.

HACCP Support Features:

Link specifications to HACCP critical control points (CCPs)
Track parameter limits and tolerances for CCPs
Hazard analysis documentation for ingredients and allergens
Corrective action tracking for specification deviations

FSMA Compliance

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (USA)

For food businesses exporting to the USA, FSMA compliance is mandatory. SoftSpec's supplier verification and specification management features support FSMA requirements.

FSMA FSVP Support:

Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) documentation
Supplier approval and hazard analysis for imports
Certificate and compliance document tracking
Preventive controls verification for food safety

GFSI Standards

Global Food Safety Initiative Benchmarked

GFSI recognizes multiple certification schemes. SoftSpec supports the core requirements common to all GFSI-benchmarked standards including IFS Food, SQF, and FSSC 22000.

GFSI-Recognized Standards:

BRCGS Food Safety (v9)
IFS Food (International Featured Standard)
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification)
SQF (Safe Quality Food)

Specification Compatibility

SoftSpec can export digital specifications in formats compatible with common portal systems and exchange formats. Use built-in validation and mapping to ensure submissions meet buyer requirements. Supply chain traceability throughout.

Export Formats & Validation

Export-ready formats

CSV, XML, JSON, API with fast data retrieval and optimised performance

Validation & Mapping

Map fields and validate data before export

How SoftSpec Helps with Specification Submissions

Centralised Data Management

Maintain one master specification that can be exported to multiple target formats. No more duplicate data entry.

Compliance Validation

Automated checks ensure your specifications meet buyer and regulatory requirements before submission.

Export Capabilities

Export specification data in formats compatible with common portal uploads.

Faster Approval

Reduce onboarding time by up to 50% with accurate, complete specifications.

Audit-Ready Documentation

SoftSpec maintains comprehensive audit trails and documentation to support certification audits

Complete Records

All specification changes, approvals, and supplier documents are stored with full audit trails. Export records for auditor review.

User Attribution

Every action is attributed to a specific user with timestamp. Role-based access controls ensure proper segregation of duties.

Audit Reports

Generate compliance reports for BRCGS, GFSI, HACCP, and regulatory audits. Pre-formatted reports save preparation time.

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