Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading producers of high quality pet foods, has been awarded an ‘A’ grade rating by The British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the second consecutive year. This is the fourth time in six years the company has been awarded this prestigious grade.

Specialist BRC inspectors undertook their annual audit of Burgess’ manufacturing facility in Yorkshire, including production packaging, storage, distribution and personnel. It found the standards and working practises to be in accordance with The Global Standard for Food Safety Version 5 certification.

The BRC is the lead trade association that represents and maintains standards across a wide range of retail sectors. Its BRC Standard accreditation is recognised by the human food and pet food manufacturing industries in both Europe and the UK.

Paul Sharp, Factory Manager, Burgess Pet Care, said: “We are delighted our factory has once again achieved an ‘A’ grade rating by the BRC; cementing Burgess’ reputation as an organisation that puts quality at the heart of all areas of its business.

“To be awarded this global standard, seven sections of our manufacturing process had to meet ten key requirements. These criteria relate to systems that are crucial to the establishment and effective running of quality, safe operations including HACCP, hygiene and traceability.

“The level of complexity involved demonstrates that the BRC Standard is not easy to achieve or maintain. Receiving an ‘A’ grade rating for the second consecutive year reinforces the commitment of Burgess Pet Care and its staff to an exceptionally high standard.

“As a consequence, we are able to produce for and supply to independent pet retailers and pet owners can be rest assured that they are feeding their pets healthy food made with quality ingredients to superior standards.”

For further information on the BRC accreditation, visit www.brc.org.uk

For details on Burgess Pet Care and its ranges, visit www.burgesspetcare.co.uk