LONDON, April 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The BRC Global Standards Food Safety (Americas) Awards Program was held on 4^th-5^th April 2017 in Florida, USA. The event felicitated individuals and organizations who are committed to developing the BRC Global Standards certification scheme and the wider food safety industry in the Americas markets.

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Award Categories and Winners  

Approved Training Partner and Consultant of the Year Award  

Nadia Narine - Lumar Food Safety Services

BRC Auditor of the Year - Individual Award  

Yuksel Eyyuboglu - Sai Global

BRC Certification Body of the Year Award  

Food Safety Net Services

BRC Manufacturer of the Year Award 

Groupe Leclerc

Mark Proctor, CEO of BRC Global Standards, said: "The BRC Food Safety (Americas) Awards Program is committed to recognizing individuals and corporations who strive for excellence in food safety standards. This is a promising time for BRC Global Standards, and our vision is to increase the impact of food safety standards worldwide."

Nadia Narine, Lumar Food Safety Services said: "I am privileged and honored to have won the Approved Trainer/Consultant award at BRC Global Standards Food Safety Americas 2017. I would like to thank the judging panel and the BRC Global Standards academy. My colleagues, friends and family for believing and supporting me. Lastly my clients for allowing me to be apart of their food safety journey."

Yuksel Eyyuboglu, Sai Global, said: "The food industry has seen a shift from fairly neutral opinions towards third-party auditing to now seeing its value as one of the most efficient contributors to improving Food Safety Culture. This impact has been enhanced with the increasing number of organizations implementing programs such as BRC Global Standards."

Denis Leclerc, President of Groupe Leclerc, said: "It is a real honor to be part of the BRC Global Standards community and to be recognized by such a great organization. The award is a motivation for all our employees to pursue excellence. Thanks to all Leclerc team for all their efforts and to our clients for their support."

John Bellinger, CEO of Food Safety Net Services, said: "We are honored to be selected as the BRC Certification Body of the year and are proud of our association with BRC Global Standards. This award represents the leadership, knowledge, work ethic and passion exhibited by Lori Ernst, our VP of Auditing and Certification, and her team, building FSNS C&A into a premier auditing team."

Notes to Editors 

About BRC Global Standards 

BRC Global Standards is a leading brand and consumer protection organisation, used by over 25,000 suppliers in over 130 countries, with certification issued through a global network of accredited certification bodies. BRC Global Standards' guarantee the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their legal obligations and provide protection for the end consumer. BRC Global Standards are now often a fundamental requirement of leading retailers, manufacturers and food service organisations.

The BRC Global Standards certification scheme offers comprehensive support to help new and established businesses to achieve and maintain their quality and safety aims.

For more information, please visit http://www.brcglobalstandards.com.

SOURCE BRC Global Standards