The BRC Global Standard, which was developed by the British Retail Consortium, a British trade organization that takes into account the interests of UK retailers, was drawn up to create the necessary care and supplier approval standards for food. This standard covers a wide range of product safety areas as well as legal and required responsibilities of both the supplier and the retailer. It is suitable for establishments that supply food products to UK retailers, regardless of the product or country of origin. In most cases, certification of this standard is a precondition for procuring British retailers.