Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we specialize in Integrated Risk Management and Compliance Solutions.

We provide expert Consulting, Facilitation, and Training services to help businesses streamline their processes and achieve excellence in International Standards Compliance and Certification.

Approved Virtual BRCGS Training

Our online training courses will help you to drive excellence in your organisation while making the food industry a safer place for all consumers.

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Certified Consulting & Virtual Training Partner

Wareham & Associates is an ISO 9001 certified consulting and training organisation. We are dedicated to delivering world-class training and consulting services designed to enhance your organisation’s food safety and quality capabilities.

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BRCGS

Certified Consulting & Virtual Training Partner

BRCGS

Wareham & Associates is an ISO 9001 certified consulting and training organisation. We are dedicated to delivering world-class training and consulting services designed to enhance your organisation’s food safety and quality capabilities.

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Approved Virtual Trainers

Retha Wareham

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Retha Wareham

Retha Wareham is an approved BRCGS Training Partner (ATP) and she is accredited to deliver training for the latest BRCGS Standards in Food Safety, Packaging Materials and Storage & Distribution.

Retha is an Internationally Certified Lead Auditor, has developed and implemented certified Food Safety Management Systems for leading South African Brand Producers.

An accomplished trainer, Retha is a recognised subject matter expert in product quality, food safety & risk assessment methodology, specifically in the packaging & food industries.

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Approved Training Partner

Mike Campbell

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Mike Campbell

Mike Campbell is an Internationally Recognised Expert in Process Development, factory optimisation and continual improvement.

With over 20 years’ experience in Food Technology and Industrial Engineering, he has worked with leading global brands to design efficient factories, streamline processes and implement integrated Food Safety, Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems.

He is also an approved BRCGS Training Partner (ATP) and is accredited to deliver training for the latest BRCGS Standard in Packaging Materials.

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Approved Training Partner

Our BRCGS-approved training courses are available in a virtual format, allowing you to access expert-led sessions
from anywhere in the world.

These live, interactive classes offer the same engagement and collaboration as in-person training.
All you need is a computer and a stable internet connection to join our next value-adding course—wherever you are.

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World Class Training

Wareham & Associates are located in Cape Town, South Africa and our training is provided throughout South Africa, Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom.

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Why choose a BRCGS Approved Training Partner (ATP)?

  • Courses run by BRCGS ATPs use developed course content which has been written in collaboration with the experts in the BRCGS Technical Team and developers of Global Standards.
  • BRCGS ATPs are internationally-recognised trainers who train auditors, sites, consultants and retailers in BRCGS’ Global Standards requirements and protocol.
  • Your trainer will be highly qualified with many years of experience in your
    particular sector.
  • All BRCGS ATPs must align with the BRCGS training philosophy and the rigorous candidate selection process ensures BRCGS only recruit skilled and knowledgeable trainers.
  • All ATPs are kept up to date with the latest developments and new standards revisions so you will be learning the most relevant content.
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TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say about our training courses

“My best experience with an online training so far! BRCGS HACCP with The Wareham Group. Retha is a great, knowledgeable tutor. We were a group from 3 different countries and industries. Retha could easily understand and adjust to everyone’s needs.The course price was more than competitive comparing to the UK providers! 10/10.”

Anna, England

“On behalf of Dartpac, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for Retha Wareham, whose exceptional training approach has had a profound impact on our team. Retha is a phenomenal BRCGS trainer with a rare ability to engage and motivate a multidisciplinary workforce. Retha has added immense value to Dartpac, and we are truly grateful for her professionalism, clarity, and passion in every session she has delivered.“

Maret Esterhuyse, South Africa
Director of Dartpac

“My best experience with an online training so far! BRCGS HACCP with The Wareham Group. Retha is a great, knowledgeable tutor. We were a group from 3 different countries and industries. Retha could easily understand and adjust to everyone’s needs.The course price was more than competitive comparing to the UK providers! 10/10.”

Roze, South Africa

Latest Courses

Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7: Sites Training

This course has been designed to enable participants to gain a full understanding of the requirements of Issue 7, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent. Participants will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and certificate issue.

This course has been aimed at Manufacturers, Technical and Quality Managers

Duration: 2 Days

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Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7: Sites Conversion Training

This course will provide participants with details of the changes to format and
content of the Standard, with a review of audit protocol and BRCGS expectations. It includes particular reference to the changes in order to better reflect the diversity of the Packaging industry and how this affects them.
Participants will understand the requirements of Issue 7 to support in their audit preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and certificate issue.

This course is aimed at Manufacturers, Technical and Quality Managers, people working in Product Development, and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 1 Day

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Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7: Auditor Training

This course has been designed to enable participants to gain a full understanding of the
general principles of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.

This course is aimed at Compliance, Technical and Quality Managers and personnel, Internal audit personnel, Certification body scheme managers, site staff wishing to gain auditing skills and a deeper understanding of the Standard, those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor (who already hold an industry Recognised Lead Assessor qualification), Industry Consultants, Operations managers, BRCGS Professionals, Importers and exporters of food products, of packaging products for use in food and beverage, feed, hygiene sensitive products and non- food packaging.

This course has been aimed at new BRCGS auditors who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification or technical and quality managers from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the BRCGS audit process.

Duration: 3 Days

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Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7: Auditor Conversion Training

This course will provide auditors who have audited against Issue 6 of the Standard
with details of the changes to format and content of the Standard, with a review of audit protocol and BRCGS expectations. It includes particular reference to the changes in order to better reflect the diversity of the Packaging industry and how this affects them.

This course is aimed at current BRCGS Auditors for Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 6, Compliance, Technical and Quality Managers and personnel, Operations Managers, internal audit personnel, those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor (who already hold an industry recognised Lead Assessor qualification), and BRCGS Professionals

Duration: 2 Days

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Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Sites Training

This course will discuss the changes to the Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 and reinforce understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard for onsite application. Participants will discuss activities which develop a culture to maintain compliance and review what is expected during the process of certification, including actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.

This course has been aimed at: Technical and Quality Managers and their teams; retailers; consultants

Duration: 2 Days

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Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Auditor Training

This course enables delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.

This course has been aimed at: New BRCGS auditors who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification; Consultants; Technical and Quality Managers from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the BRCGS audit process

Duration: 3 Days

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Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor

This five-day in-depth course will provide an understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Delegates will gain an in-depth guide to the requirements of the Standard, and learn how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including effective planning, conducting and reporting of the audit. Auditing techniques will be practised and developed, to include the auditor competency skills required of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme auditors.

This course has been aimed at Certification Body auditors or new auditors seeking registration; Technical and Quality Managers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the audit process; Consultants

Duration: 5 Days

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Global Standard for Storage & Distribution Issue 4: Sites Training

This 2-day course is enable you to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the Standard, and how to comply with the requirements. You will also gain an understanding of what to expect during the process of certification, and actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.

This course is aimed at: Technical & quality managers and their teams from manufacturing and retailing; BRCGS Professionals

Duration: 2 Days

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Global Standard for Storage & Distribution Issue 4: Auditor Training

This 2-day course is enable you to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the Standard, and how to comply with the requirements. You will also gain an understanding of what to expect during the process of certification, and actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.

This course is aimed at: Technical & quality managers and their teams from manufacturing and retailing; BRCGS Professionals

Duration: 2 Days

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Global Standard for Storage & Distribution Issue 4: Auditor Training

This 3-day course enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.

This course has been aimed at: New BRCGS auditors (who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification); Consultants; Technical & Quality Managers from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the Global Standards audit process

Duration: 3 Days

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HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point)

The purpose of this course is to train technical and quality staff from sites who need to be able to establish and implement a hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system.

This course has been aimed at Operational, Quality and Technical Staff, Food Safety Management Team Members Implementing HACCP or Food Safety Plans and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 2 Days

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Internal Auditor

This course is to enable to undertake internal audits and prepare companies for third party audits. It’s delivered via a series of workshop-led discussions, presentations and an interactive case study. During the live case study, you will be given feedback and support to enable you to carry out an audit at your own workplace.

This course has been aimed at Operational, quality and technical staff responsible for managing an internal auditing schedule and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 2 Days

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HARA (Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment)

By attending this two-day course delegates will gain the essential knowledge of the hazard analysis and risk assessment principles using exercises and activities to demonstrate the preparatory stages to the development of a HARA plan. To successfully complete the course, delegates will need to complete an exam to assess their understanding and application of the learning outcomes. This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

This course has been aimed at Personnel from Packaging Materials, Consumer Products Manufacturers, Storage & Distribution and Agents & Brokers, such as technical managers, quality managers, and other members of product safety and quality management teams (production, engineering and new product development personnel) who need to develop and implement a hazard analysis and risk assessment analysis plan, which meets the requirements of the Global Standard; New auditors for the Global Standard for Packaging Materials, Consumer Products, Storage and Distribution &/or Agents & Brokers who have not undertaken a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course; Refresher course for those returning into auditing.

Duration: 2 Days

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Root Cause Analysis

This course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know the importance of RCA, and to be able to perform RCA competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.

This course has been aimed at Consultants, Auditors, Quality and Safety Management Staff at Manufacturing, Storage & Distribution and Retail Sites and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 1 Day

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Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud

This course is designed to provide manufacturers with an in-depth and practical understanding of Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud tools and techniques, and how they can be applied in a practical manner relevant to the delegate’s industry sector. It will enable delegates to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Standards onsite.

This course has been aimed at Purchasing, Technical and Quality personnel at manufacturing, storage and distribution and retail sites; Auditors and Consultants and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 1 Day

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Risk Assessment

This course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enable them to use different risk assessment models. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems onsite, and when implementing the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.

This course has been aimed at Consultants, Auditors, Technical or Quality Staff and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 1 Day

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Validation and Verification

This course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of validation and verification so they know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.

This course has been aimed at Purchasing, Technical and Quality personnel at manufacturing, storage and distribution and retail sites; Auditors and Consultants and BRCGS Professionals.

Duration: 1 Day

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BRCGS Implementation Assistance

Gap Analysis

Need a BRCGS Consultant? 
Need assistance with implementing a brand new BRCGS system or just need a helping hand preparing for your next audit? We are available to assist you. We provide support in the BRCGS Food Safety, BRCGS Packaging & Packaging Materials & BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standards.

We credit our 100% success rate to our ability to apply a practical approach to each client. Our team of highly experienced consultants will work as an extension of your technical team, our wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure that you achieve certification in this globally recognised standard. By focusing on tailored solutions, we are able accommodate our client’s needs.

Gap Analysis
To start the route to certification, we will conduct a gap analysis to assess the existing level of compliance.
A gap analysis typically identifies:

  • What food safety systems are currently in place
  • How current systems compare to requirements of the standard
  • Paperwork systems
  • Personnel requirements
Gap Analysis

A detailed audit report evaluating the current system, work methods and practices against each clause of the BRCGS Standard is provided. Non-conformities are rated (critical/serious/minor) and recommendations provided to address the deficiencies. Throughout the certification process, we are always on hand to assist to ensure a smooth transition to BRCGS certification.

What our clients say about our consulting services

“Retha’s passion for, and comprehensive understanding of, every single aspect of quality assurance has been remarkable and contagious.

Her suggestions and contributions are extremely helpful, but most significantly she has instilled all of us with an understanding of the real value of quality management and a commitment to creating the best system we can. I can confidently recommend her high quality, professional work. Her dedication to clients, the hours spent and the round-the-clock efforts, helped us in achieving our goal for certification.

We are fortunate to have her working alongside us to support our efforts. Again, thank you for all your help and support!!”


Lucia Da Aparecida, South Africa
Global Coffee

“I would like to acknowledge Mike Campbell’s expertise and knowledge in the field. Mike has been our consultant for the past few months, and his insight and in-depth understanding of the Standards and application of them is second to none.

During our time together Mike’s knowledge has helped to reach a higher standard within our organisation, and given us in-depth knowledge and explanation regarding Laws and Standards across the board for most product applications.

Mike is an honest, trustworthy and reliable, always going the extra mile to assist his clients with any questions or needs.
I would highly recommend Mike’s services without reservation.”


Josef Kotze, South Africa
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BRCGS Post Certification Services

Have you recently been certified to the BRCGS standard? Are you grappling with certified system maintenance and improvement?

Achieving certification is one thing – maintaining and improving your system is another! We ensure that you not only stay at compliance level – but give you an organisation-wide system for driving performance improvement, heres how:

Internal Audits

We develop and implement your internal auditing system based on a comprehensive risk assessment which prioritises critical audits and we conduct a system compliance audit, typically prior to your annual management review. We work as an extension of your management team conducting internal audits, typically on a quarterly basis.

Risk Assessment Reviews

Change is the only constant – new suppliers, methods, people and equipment could lead to new hazards; your risk assessments require regular review.

Management Review Facilitation

Management reviews are the single most important event on your management system calendar – transform these reviews into value adding workshops, engaging your management team, delivering real benefit through our facilitated approach.

Compliance Management Software – online, real time.

Speed up critical compliance data capture and analysis while reducing the administrative burden. This can be achieved through a simple,

user-friendly system on your mobile device or from your desktop computer.

Our implementation assistance modules include

Our implementation assistance modules include:

  • Non conformances
  • Corrective action
  • Internal audits
  • To-do action tracking
  • Document control
Our implementation assistance modules include