Micron2

We are Micron2, a business with long experience and heritage operating in the world of food auditing and certification, product specifications and labels, product sampling, quality systems and training. Though we are firmly anchored to the UK we have a long reach with auditors based around the world. We are always available for a discussion, informal or otherwise to help you through the audit process or any of our services.

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Our Services

BRCGS Food Standard

Now in its 9th version published August 2022, the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (aka the BRC Food Standard) remains the most recognised international standard for food operations in all sectors. It was the first of its kind and is still sometimes referred to simply as the “BRC Standard”.

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BRCGS S&D Standard

BRCGS S&D Standard Issue 4 is now with us and takes effect from 1st May 2021. There are some significant changes including new voluntary modules (Cross Docking and e-Commerce. This Standard continues to grow in importance since publication of Issue 1. As part of our service of BRC audits we would be happy to discuss an audit by one of our experienced team of auditors.

BRCGS Agents & Brokers

This important part of the suite of BRCGS Global Standards was originally published in January 2014. Now in its third issue it is now well-established and enables this vital sector of the industry to achieve certification against a globally recognised Standard.

STS and other Audits

STS Standards

Please see the STS Audits menu at the top of this page and the latest news on STS audits below.

Fit to Supply Audits

For food manufacturers who need an audit to demonstrate or challenge their food safety. quality & legality systems we perform a Fit to Supply audit, usually lasting no more than one day, covering all the essential

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Food Labels, Specifications & Testing

This is a major part of the services that we provide. We have an experienced team for checking food labels against legal requirements and creating and approving final product specifications. We can assist with well-known online customer specification portals or help with  your internal systems. We also have test kitchen facilities for routine food and non-food product assessment.

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Gluten-Free Certification Program Global Standard (Issue 3)

The following is a quote from the BRCGS website:

“BRGCS’s Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) uses a scientifically proven, risk-based management systems approach for effectively controlling gluten and gluten cross-contamination from incoming ingredients to the final product. It goes further than simply carrying out end-product testing and can easily be combined with a Food Safety audit.

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People

James Kill

James Kill

Director

James has been with the company since 2003. He looks after all the administration of auditing work in terms of contract review and deadlines for corrective actions and report completion.

Ron Kill

Ron Kill

Managing Director

Ron has been in the food industry since 1974. In 1990 with Michael Ranken he formed Micron Laboratories, which became Micron2 in 2001. As well as developing the business he spends time witnessing our auditors around the world.

Leo Huang

Compliance Manager

Leo joined us in March 2018 as Compliance Manager. As with his illustrious predecessor David Prior he is in charge of all matters concerning our accreditation, our quality systems, managing our audit team and auditor competence. In addition he is also involved in our specifications and label approval business. In his previous jobs Leo was very active in that part of the food industry.

Lisa Richardson

Consultancy Manager

From 1988 Lisa spent many years working and managing our UKAS-accredited laboratories gaining experience of chemical and microbiological analyses and tasting work, eventually becoming Lab Manager. Now she manages our team working with our major clients in retail and food service advising on specifications, labels and other legal requirements.

Recent News

STS Standards

by Ron Kill

From June 2022 Micron2 has taken over the exclusive function of auditing against the UKAS-accredited suite of STS Food Safety Standards. We have been in discussions since earlier this year to enable the smooth transition of this business from the…

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Testimonials

Absolutely fabulous service from start to finish.
The auditor was excellent, very easy to communicate with.
Micron 2 is an excellent company,that we have used over many years and will continue to do so and would recommend their services.

May 2023

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A Happy Confectionery Company following a BRCGS Audit

Cant fault the service provided by Micron2 from the submission of the application through to the issue of the certificate and report.
Auditors are always very professional and knowledgeable.

April 2023

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A Storage & Distribution Company in LLanelli