For several months, we have been conducting an investigation of the shrimp company, Choice Canning. Choice Canning passed an audit conducted by SGS for Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) certification in November 2023. Part of that investigation has involved an ongoing conversation with a former Choice Canning employee who managed a plant for the company in Andhra Pradesh. We began talking while they were still on staff with Choice Canning and we have continued the dialogue since they stepped down from their position with the company. This person has filed a whistleblower com…

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BRCGS statement

Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) was founded in 1996 and is a world-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the food and beverage supply chain.

Whilst the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety provides a framework to assist manufacturers in meeting legal and customer requirements for food safety, BRCGS does not undertake the audits itself. Audits are undertaken by approved certification bodies (CBs) around the world. These certification bodies are independently accredited…