GMP in Food Industry 1732869264
GMP in Food Industry 1732869264
GMP?
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
GMP
Good Manufacturing Practices
Set of guidelines and regulations to ensure the
consistent production of safe, high-quality
food products.
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Components
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
GMP Components
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Cleaning and Sanitation
Raw Material and Ingredient Control
Process Control
Documentation and Record Keeping
Packaging and Labeling
Storage and Distribution
Personnel Hygiene and Practices
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Designing facilities to prevent cross-contamination (e.g.,
separate zones for raw and cooked products) and to
ensure smooth operations.
Installing proper drainage and ventilation systems.
Equipment should be easy to clean and free from rust
or damage.
Maintaining equipment to ensure proper functioning
and cleanliness.
Regular inspection and repair schedules.
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Cleaning and Sanitation
Developing a cleaning schedule with specific protocols
for different equipment and areas.
Using approved cleaning agents and ensuring no
residue remains on food-contact surfaces.
Validating cleaning methods through microbial swab
tests.
Clear sanitation SOPs for different areas (e.g., high-risk
zones like raw material handling).
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Raw Material and Ingredient Control
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Process Control
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Documentation and Record Keeping
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Packaging and Labeling
Using food-grade materials that don’t leach chemicals
into the product.
Clearly labeling allergens, expiry dates, and storage
instructions.
Avoiding cross-contact by using dedicated lines for
allergen-containing products.
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Storage and Distribution
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Personnel Hygiene and Practices
Mandatory handwashing before handling food or
entering production areas.
Wearing clean uniforms, gloves, hairnets, and face
masks where required.
Prohibiting jewelry, perfumes, or other potential
contaminants in food handling zones.
Routine health checks for employees to ensure they’re
fit to work in food production.
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
The Role of
Technology
in GMP
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
Automation & Monitoring:
Use of automated systems for temperature control,
cleaning cycles, and product testing to reduce human error.
Digital Traceability:
Implementing digital systems for easy access to records,
improving traceability of products from raw materials to
finished goods.
Data Analytics:
Leveraging data analytics for predicting and preventing
issues before they affect production, ensuring continuous
improvement.
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
GMP vs. PRPs
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
PRPs are the foundational practices that establish a safe
environment for food production, including hygiene, pest
control, and equipment maintenance.
Ayqa Shabbir
Assistant Food Safety Officer, Data Analyst
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