Introduction

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) are the practices required in order to conform to the guidelines recommended by agencies that control the authorization and licensing of the manufacture and sale of food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products,dietary supplements, and medical devices.

The first standard for food sustainability, the Good Manufacturing Practice System, or GMP for short, was published in 2013. It contains two modules, “GMP Feed Safety Assurance” (dealing with feed safety) and “GMP Feed Responsibility Assurance” (dealing with sustainable feed). GMP monitors the entire feed chain, from producers of raw materials to transport organizations and livestock farmers. The standard deals flexibly with the production conditions prevailing for feed production businesses.

GMP is typically ensured through the effective use of a quality management system (QMS).

GMP requirements

These guidelines provide minimum requirements that a manufacturer must meet to assure that their products are consistently high in quality, from batch to batch, for their intended use. The rules that govern each industry may differ significantly; however, the main purpose of GMP is always to prevent harm from occurring to the end user.

Additional tenets include ensuring the end product is free from contamination, that it is consistent in its manufacture, that its manufacture has been well documented, that personnel are well trained, and that the product has been checked for quality more than just at the end phase.

GMP Benefits

Certification according to GMP+, will allow you to meet the needs of your national and international trading partners. But certification has other major advantages too. Every connected industry has its own set of rules that directly describes that industry’s individual requirements. It is also possible to coordinate and perform audits for a global GMP+ certification.

A GMP+ certificate will strengthen your customers’ and partners’ trust in the safety of your feed. Demonstrable assurance of feed safety is a “license to sell” in many countries and markets. Use it to secure your position on the European and global markets. Improve the reliability of the production process at your company with the Good Manufacturing Practice Standard and reduce your liability risk.

Last Word

If your organization makes, stores or sells feed, GMP+ certification by our experts  is the right step.

Benefit from our high levels of expertise in all areas of the feed chain and our extensive and solid knowledge of the industry. You can also save time and money by combining multiple certifications (such as HACCP, ISO 9001, 14001, 50001).

For more information about Good manufacturing practices, and getting a valid GMP certification, you can contact TUW world expert