What to look for in a BRCGS AA
warehousing partner
BRCGS AA
Why choosing the right BRCGS AA warehousing partner matters
Choosing the right BRCGS AA-accredited warehouse is critical for food, FMCG, and manufacturing businesses. Your storage partner must ensure compliance, traceability, and audit readiness, while also providing reliable, hands-on service. With so many providers in the UK, it can be hard to know which warehouse will truly meet your operational and regulatory needs. This guide outlines the key factors to consider and how a partner like CS Ellis can help your business scale safely and efficiently.
Understanding BRCGS AA Accreditation
Before evaluating warehouses, it’s important to understand what BRCGS AA means. The BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard sets out strict requirements for food safety, product handling, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Warehouses with BRCGS AA accreditation are audited regularly and demonstrate the highest standards in:
- Food-grade storage and hygiene
- Inventory traceability and rotation
- Audit-ready operations for retailers and manufacturers
A certified partner ensures your products are safe, compliant, and ready for inspection at any time
Compliance and traceability
A warehouse is only as good as its compliance systems. Ask about:
- Audit history: Up-to-date certificates with no major non-conformances
- Traceability: Every pallet recorded in real-time
- Integration: Connects with ERP/WMS via EDI, CSV, or API
- HACCP & hygiene: Procedures documented and monitored daily
- iene controls: Are procedures documented and monitored daily?
At CS Ellis, every pallet is fully traceable and managed to BRCGS AA+ standards, with our experienced team handling stock safely and accurately.
Operational capabilities that matter
Beyond compliance, consider how the warehouse operates day-to-day. Key capabilities include:
- Pallet storage: Racked or bulk, tailored to your needs
- Pick & pack: Accurate, ready-to-ship orders
- Distribution support: UK-wide, including Amazon IPCP & Hazchem
- Scalability: Handles seasonal peaks and growth from 1,000–5,000+ pallets
CS Ellis provides flexible ambient and food-grade storage, giving customers confidence their products are safe, accessible, and handled with care.
Communication and hands-on service
Many large warehouses operate through automated systems, leaving customers feeling like just another number. When choosing a partner, consider:
- Will you have direct contact with the team managing your stock?
- Are queries handled promptly and transparently?
- Do they go above and beyond to anticipate and solve issues?
Our customers value CS Ellis because we offer hands-on support from a family-run team that cares about their business and ensures operations run smoothly.
Why choose CS Ellis Logistics
CS Ellis combines BRCGS AA+ compliance, 31,000+ pallet capacity, and UK-wide distribution with a personal, family-run approach. We ensure every pallet is:
- Stored safely in audit-ready warehouses
- Tracked with full traceability
- Managed by experts who understand your business
We go above and beyond for every customer, offering flexible solutions and hands-on support that larger logistics firms simply can’t match.
