What BRC AA+ means for you. When it comes to packaging, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether you manufacture food, feed, or industrial goods, the packaging that holds your product is more than just a container. It’s a safeguard for your brand, your reputation and your customer’s trust.

That’s why choosing a packaging manufacturer with BRC AA certification. The highest level of accreditation available isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential. Few packaging suppliers achieve this distinction, and fewer still maintain it year after year.

One company that does is Peter Marsh Group, a Liverpool-based paper sack manufacturer with nearly two centuries of experience and a long-standing commitment to the very highest standards in quality and compliance.

What Is BRC Certification and Why Does It Matter?

The BRC Global Standard for Packaging Materials is recognised worldwide as the benchmark for safety, hygiene and operational excellence. To earn and retain an AA grade, a manufacturer must undergo rigorous unannounced audits, proving that every process, from raw material sourcing to cleaning procedures and product handling – meets or exceeds global best practices.

In simple terms, BRC AA means no shortcuts. It’s proof that a packaging supplier operates with absolute control, traceability and accountability at every step.

For businesses whose products end up on supermarket shelves or in export markets, this certification provides something priceless: peace of mind.

The Hidden Dangers of Non-Compliant Packaging Suppliers

Choosing a non-certified or poorly accredited supplier may save pennies in the short term, but the long-term risks can be catastrophic. Real-world examples across the industry show just how costly these shortcuts can become:

  • Contamination and Recalls: Without strict hygiene and traceability systems, packaging can introduce foreign matter or allergens into products. One packaging-related contamination can trigger a full-scale product recall, costing tens of thousands in lost revenue, wasted stock and retailer penalties.
  • Regulatory Non-Compliance: Retailers and major food producers now demand full BRC compliance. Using a non-certified supplier can result in failed supplier audits or loss of key contracts overnight.
  • Inconsistent Quality: Unregulated manufacturers may cut corners on materials, adhesives, or storage conditions. The result? Packaging that splits, leaks, or collapses, leading to product damage and consumer complaints.
  • Reputational Damage: In the age of social media, one viral image of compromised packaging can undo years of brand building. Once trust is lost, it’s rarely regained.

For brands operating in tightly regulated sectors like food or animal feed, working with a supplier lacking top-level certification is like driving without insurance – risky, short-sighted and potentially devastating.

The Peter Marsh Group Standard: BRC AA+ Certified Excellence

At Peter Marsh Group, BRC AA+ certification isn’t a box-ticking exercise, it’s the foundation of everything they do.

The company’s entire manufacturing operation is built around the principles of control, cleanliness and consistency. Every stage of production, from paper reel selection to printing, conversion and final inspection, is governed by the BRC standard.

Regular unannounced audits keep standards high and processes transparent, ensuring every paper sack that leaves their Liverpool site meets the same exacting criteria.

This gives customers total confidence that their packaging:

  • Meets the highest global hygiene and safety standards
  • Is fully traceable from raw material to final product
  • Protects both the product and the brand behind it

When combined with Peter Marsh Group’s nearly 200 years of heritage, this certification represents a level of reliability that very few suppliers worldwide can match.

Why Settling for Less Isn’t an Option

In a competitive market, packaging isn’t the place to take risks. Your products deserve packaging that performs  consistently, safely and sustainably.

Working with a BRC AA+ certified manufacturer means you’re partnering with a company that:

  • Undergoes unannounced third-party audits
  • Operates to world-class food safety and hygiene standards
  • Demonstrates traceability and accountability at every step
  • Provides peace of mind that your product and brand are protected

Anything less puts your business and your reputation, in jeopardy.

Partner with Industry Leaders 

Your product deserves packaging manufactured to the very highest standard. With BRC AA+ certification, UK-based production and nearly two centuries of proven expertise, Peter Marsh Group delivers exactly that.

Don’t leave quality or compliance to chance. Partner with a packaging manufacturer that shares your commitment to excellence.

Contact Peter Marsh Group today to learn more about how their BRC AA+ certified paper sacks can safeguard your product, enhance your brand, and keep your business fully compliant with the most demanding industry standards.

Visit www.petermarsh.co.uk or speak with the Business Development Team today.