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What is GMP in food production?

➤ What is GMP?

GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practice. Through GMP standards, products will be controlled according to quality standards and produced continuously. At the same time, GMP also proactively assesses and controls risks that affect the health of consumers.

Organizations and businesses operating in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and medical equipment industries can all apply GMP good manufacturing practices.

In this article, fdiinvietnam.com will focus on sharing about GMP in food production (including GMP for functional foods, GMP for processing functional foods, GMP for health protection foods…).

➤ What is GMP in food production?

GMP in food production is a standard of good food production practice to ensure conditions during the production process and create quality finished products. 

In general, GMP standards in food production are broader than food safety certificates but are the foundation for developing into ISO 22000 standards (food safety management systems). 

That is the reason why most large-scale enterprises with export needs apply for GMP certification. Enterprises that do not have or do not intend to export will choose to apply for ISO certification to simplify the inspection and approval process.

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➤ Information on GMP certification service

Full service package: 20,000,000 VND – 25,000,000 VND;

Time to complete GMP certificate application procedure: 20 – 25 working days;

Information you need to provide to fdiinvietnam.com when using the GMP license application service:

1. Certificate of business registration;
2. Video of facilities;
3. University degree of professional personnel in charge with at least 3 years of experience in related fields such as: medicine, nutrition, food technology, food safety.

➤ Related services

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) in food can be developed and integrated with the following standards and systems:

• HACCP System – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points;
• ISO 22000 – Food safety management system;
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management System.

In addition, GMP certificate is also one of the conditions for businesses to be able to carry out CFS product declaration procedures and export products to foreign markets.

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GMP certification process – Good manufacturing practices in food

To be certified as meeting GMP standards in food production, it is basically necessary to follow the following 10 steps:

• Step 1: Collect GMP standard documents;
• Step 2: Determine the scope of GMP application;
• Step 3: Plan, schedule and assign tasks to each individual;
• Step 4: Set up processes and control forms for each stage;
• Step 5: Training for those participating in the production process;
• Step 6: Apply the process;
• Step 7: Correct any non-conformities with GMP standards;
• Step 8: Approve and issue GMP procedures;
• Step 9: Internal assessment;
• Step 10: Apply for GMP certification.

Depending on the case of each organization or food production enterprise, consider choosing to register for GMP certification at a GMP certification organization or at a competent authority.

Main content of GMP standards in food

GMP certification includes the following contents and requirements:

1. Human resources;
2. GMP standard factory and processing equipment design standards;
3. Control of factory hygiene and environmental safety;
4. Production and processing procedures;
5. Product storage and distribution process.

10 basic principles of GMP in food production

The basic principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP) in food below will partly share with you how GMP controls safety during the production process.

• Principle 1: Design factories and plants to meet GMP standards from the beginning;
• Principle 2: Evaluate, control changes, and re-evaluate if necessary;
• Principle 3: Establish and apply procedures including GMP standard documents, tasks…;
• Principle 4: Identify each individual’s tasks;
• Principle 5: Record keeping and record keeping;
• Principle 6: Training, assessment and development of personnel;
• Principle 7: Practice good hygiene;
• Principle 8: Maintenance of factories, plants and equipment;
• Principle 9: Build quality throughout the product life cycle;
• Principle 10: Conduct regular inspections.

Benefits of meeting GMP standards in food production

Organizations and businesses that meet GMP standards for functional foods and GMP for health protection foods will bring multi-dimensional benefits to the organization, business, consumers and society.

➤ For organizations and businesses applying GMP standards

1. Exempted from food safety certificate;
2. Affirm that organizations and businesses always comply with and meet current regulations;
3. Increase consumer confidence in products of organizations and businesses;
4. Increase the number of customers, increase sales;
5. Reduce the number of damaged products, reduce recall costs;
6. Support communication and advertising strategies;
7. Create competitive advantage over competitors;
8. Control and eliminate safety risks in food production.

➤ For consumers and partners

1. Limit risks affecting consumer health and safety;
2. Raise general consumer awareness of food safety and hygiene.

➤ For the food industry and the community in general

1. Building a healthy image, creating sustainable development value for the food industry; 
2. Enhance consumer confidence in the quality of Vietnamese domestic products;
3. Improve public health by ensuring safety and quality of products and goods.

>> See more: Comparison of ISO 22000 and GMP. 

Frequently asked questions when applying for food GMP certification

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