GMP

A Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification scheme provides independent verification and certification that the basic manufacturing practices and pre-requisites necessary for the implementation of an effective Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety programme are being followed.

GMP compliance are minimum common sense sanitary and processing requirements applicable to all food processing establishments. Many food industry companies have implemented the GMP certification scheme for food processing as the foundation upon which they have developed and implemented other quality and food safety management systems, such as HACCP, SQF 2000cm and ISO 9001.

Certifying your food safety management system against the GMP requirements will bring the following benefits:

• Enhancement of your food safety management system;
• Demonstration of your commitment to producing and trading safe food;
• Prepare you for HACCP certification;
• Increase in consumer confidence in your products; and
• Prepare you for inspection by regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.

For more information:

• Download our 2008 Food Safety Training Schedule
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• Join the FREE Webinar on Safety and Quality solutions for the Food Packaging Industry
• Contact your local SGS office