HACCP & GMP

What is HACCP?

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic and science-based approach to food safety. It is a preventive system that identifies, evaluates, and controls potential food safety hazards throughout the entire food production process. HACCP is designed to ensure the safety of food products by reducing the risk of hazards such as biological, chemical, and physical contaminants.

HACCP is widely used in the food industry to ensure the safety of food products. It has become a prerequisite requirement for food manufacturing facilities and is often required by regulatory agencies in many countries. By following the principles of HACCP, food manufacturers can systematically identify and address potential hazards, minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses, and provide consumers with safe and high-quality food products.

What is GMP?

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a set of quality assurance and quality control guidelines and practices that are applied in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and medical devices. GMP encompasses a series of principles and regulations designed to ensure the consistent production of safe, effective, and high-quality products. The specific requirements and regulations for GMP can vary from one industry to another, but the core principles remain largely consistent.

GMP is critical in industries where product quality, safety, and consistency are paramount, such as pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing. Adherence to GMP guidelines not only helps protect consumers from substandard or unsafe products but also facilitates international trade by ensuring that products meet globally recognized quality standards. Compliance with GMP regulations is often a legal requirement and is enforced by regulatory authorities in many countries.

How to get HACCP and GMP certified?

Obtaining Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification involves a series of steps, and the specific process can vary depending on your industry and location.

• Develop and implement a HACCP Plan (for HACCP Certification): Create a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan for your specific product or process. This plan involves identifying hazards, determining critical control points, establishing critical limits, and developing monitoring and corrective action procedures.

• Implement GMP Practices (for GMP Certification): Ensure your manufacturing practices align with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) principles. This involves adopting specific procedures and processes for production, quality control, and record keeping.

Maintain detailed records of all relevant processes, procedures, and documentation associated with your HACCP plan and GMP practices.

BM Certification can conduct an third party audit of your operations to assess compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.