GMP

What is GMP?
GMP, an acronym that stands for Good Manufacturing Practices, establishes the working conditions and requirements necessary to ensure hygiene throughout the food chain and for its production.

GMP consists of guidelines that define management and processing actions to ensure favorable conditions for the production of safe food. They are also useful for the design and operation of plants and the development of food-related processes and products.

GMPs were developed by Codex Alimentarius with the primary goal of protecting customers. It includes many basic operational conditions and procedures that must be followed by a food company.

Examples of GMP guidelines:
The construction and layout of food premises
The training provided to employees
Adequate maintenance of the equipment and facilities used in the company
The use of appropriate chemicals in and around food premises, including cleaning chemicals, pest control chemicals and machine lubricants, including an effective pest control program
Identification and storage of waste in and from the company
The implementation and effectiveness of the tracking system
The cleanliness of the premises, equipment, utensils, floors, walls and ceilings.