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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is to expand its packaging standards from food to cover all types of product categories.

Changes will include an increased focus on the analysis of potential hazards, demonstrable commitment to quality management systems and greater clarity.

Alongside the packaging standards, the BRC is also updating its standards for food safety. Both have been revised following consultations with stakeholders.

The BRC estimates that the standards, which were established in 2004 in conjunction with the Institute of Packaging to set requirements for suppliers to UK retailers, have already been adopted by 10,000 businesses in more than 80 countries.

The third edition of the Global standards for packaging and packaging materials will be published in January 2008.

For more information visit http://www.brc.org.uk/defaultnew.asp