GMP food safety audits
Food safety remains a top priority for both consumers and retailers. Independent GMP audits provide validation that the company’s food safety procedures, including its HACCP program, are properly implemented and effectively maintained.
What is a GMP Food Safety Audit?
A Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) food safety audit is designed to proactively prevent contamination and minimize risk throughout food production. It evaluates three key areas: adherence to good manufacturing practices, the effectiveness of food safety systems, and the strength of quality assurance programs.
The GMP food safety system audits typically targets and inspects the following areas:
- Food Safety Management and Quality Systems
- Sanitation
- Hazard Prevention
- Food Defense
- Employee practices
- Pest Control
- Grounds, equipment, and infrastructure
Why is a GMP Food Safety Audit Important?
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) form the foundation of any effective food safety management system. A GMP audit plays a role in helping companies strengthen their food safety and quality programs. It also serves as a valuable first step toward achieving accredited certifications such as SQF, BRCGS, GRMA (455-2), FSSC 22000.
The Eurofins Assurance GMP food safety audit provides an independent, third-party evaluation of a company’s food safety practices. It verifies that the GMP program in place is both effective and comprehensive. Upon successful completion of the audit and resolution of any required corrective actions, Eurofins Assurance issues a non-accredited certificate confirming that the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices meet recognized standards.
Are your customers asking for GFSI certification or even SMETA audits?
As expectations within the food industry continue to expand, more Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified companies are hearing from customers not just about food safety, but also ethical sourcing and global compliance.
Are you being asked to:
- Upgrade your GMP certification to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)-recognized scheme like SQF, BRCGS, GRMA (455-2), or FSSC 22000?
- Provide a Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) audit to demonstrate responsible sourcing?
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