What the BRC A Grade Means
The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety is a recognized framework that sets clear expectations for manufacturing practices. Achieving an A grade indicates that our facility consistently meets rigorous third-party requirements for ethical operation, product safety, legal compliance, and high-quality production. The certification process evaluates not only physical facilities and equipment, but also the culture, systems and daily practices that produce safe, reliable pet food and treats.
Our Commitment to Quality and Accountability
Accountability is central to everything we do. As pet parents and food makers, our team is focused on crafting nutritious products that help pets live longer, healthier, happier lives. Colm Geraghty, global vice president of Operations at WellPet, put it plainly: “Accountability is central to all that we do as a team of pet parents who are driven to craft only the best food for our pets, so they can live longer, healthier and happier lives. Our high marks from the BRC shows this commitment, and we’re incredibly proud of our Farm Fresh Kitchens team for creating an environment where quality and food safety are the top priorities. We set the bar high, and our team’s careful oversight and unwavering devotion to quality is a common thread across all that we do.”
How the Standard Protects Pets and Pet Parents
The BRC standard evaluates multiple aspects of a food operation to ensure end-to-end safety and integrity. Areas of focus include senior management commitment and a culture of product safety, documented quality management systems, and environmental and operational controls to support safe production. The standard also emphasizes prevention systems that safeguard raw materials, measures to protect facilities, and protocols to ensure product security and food defense. For pet parents and partners, an A grade certification provides a clear signal that a facility has been independently verified to operate at a high level of safety and quality.
Key Elements of the Global Standard for Food Safety
- Senior management commitment and the development of a culture of product safety
- Evaluation of food safety for products and processes, including analysis of critical control points and comprehensive food safety planning
- Quality management systems that document organizational policies, procedures and controls
- Environmental and operational conditions necessary for safe food production
- Prevention systems to ensure authentic ingredient sourcing and protect the facility
- Robust systems for product security and food defense
- Requirements and controls for high-care production zones
Why This Matters to You
For consumers, retailers, and partners, our BRC A grade provides reassurance that the food and treats produced in our Farm Fresh Kitchens meet a recognized global benchmark. This certification supports trust in our manufacturing practices, the integrity of our ingredients, and the safety of our recipes. It also reflects our ongoing efforts to invest in people, processes and facilities that uphold the highest standards of pet food production.
If you have questions about our facilities or want guidance on which recipes are best for your pet, please contact our Consumer Affairs team via Live Chat or visit our contact page for assistance. We welcome your inquiries and are committed to transparency about our food safety practices and product offerings.