The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has produced guidance on interpretation of requirements to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 5 for fresh produce packers falling into category 5 - fruit, vegetables and nuts. Concentrating on areas of particular issue within the fresh produce industry, this discussion document aims to help companies, auditors and customers understand how to implement the Standards requirements. The guideline includes practical guidance and real scenario examples to illustrate the principles of clauses. Key features: discussion on the principles behind requirements for produce packers; practical guidance and real scenario examples to illustrate the principles of clauses; discussion on points of audit protocol such as scope and audit duration; and, a full glossary and Appendices.