Good Manufacturing

Practice procedure:
There are a number of things in the GMP of food industries and manufacturing
industries in general. In some cases, if the FDA's guidelines aren't met, it can result in
severe legal penalties.
1. QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Quality management is a principle that focuses on ensuring that manufactured
products are fit for their intended use. For food, this means ensuring that the food
meets the FDA's food safety and quality measures. So, there should be no raw,
expired, or improperly processed products that can potentially harm consumers or
cause contamination.
2. SANITATION AND HYGIENE
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In terms of Good Manufacturing Practices, there is nothing more vital than sanitation
and hygiene, particularly for drug, cosmetic, and food manufacturers. This covers
anything that can lead to contamination, if proper hygiene and sanitation is not
practiced. One step a facility can take to ensure proper sanitation and hygiene is to
install a food-grade stainless Slot Drain drainage system. Slot Drain is a grate-free in-
loor drain that is resistant to things like extreme temperatures, corrosion, and bacteria.
It comes pre-sloped and pre-assembled, making it easy to install and maintain, and it
is an ideal addition to manufacturing facilities.
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3. SUITABLE FACILITY LOCATIONS
The FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practices state that manufacturing facilities
should be in a suitable location, free from the risk of any contamination. Additionally,
the facility should be designed to help minimize the risk of potential errors in
operations and should be easy to clean and maintain.
4. EQUIPMENT
Similar to the location requirements, any equipment within the facility should be
designed, located, and maintained to function as intended. All equipment should also
be regularly cleaned and stored according to the proper procedures, and removed if
found defective or malfunctioning.
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5. RAW MATERIALS
Any materials for production are required to be stored appropriately. Furthermore, a
proper inventory of the raw materials the facility has in stock should be available and
updated regularly, as well as documentation of where the materials come from, to
ensure quality.
6. PERSONNEL
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Naturally, successful GMP compliance relies heavily on facility personnel. Everyone
who works for the facility should be well-trained and qualified to do their assigned
job. They should have a clear awareness of the various GMP principles and receive
continual training, so they are always up-to-date with their job skills and what is
expected by the FDA.
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7. VALIDATION AND QUALIFICATION
The critical steps of the manufacturing process should be validated to ensure they
meet specific GMP qualification guidelines. Regular reviews of this process will also
help to ensure that product quality remains high and consistent.
8. HANDLE COMPLAINTS
Another key factor of Good Manufacturing Practices includes handling complaints.
All companies and facilities should have a GMP-compliant system for handling
complaints. The ideal complaint system should include prepared solutions for all
contingencies within the facility.
9. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING
Keeping thorough records is an essential part of any company, and therefore a critical
part of the GMP. Everything about the facility should be documented in clear, legible
ways. All documents should be kept in an organized system where managers can
easily find and refer to various aspects of the facility at any time.
10. INSPECTIONS AND QUALITY AUDITS
Another step that goes into Good Manufacturing Practices in all facilities are
inspections and quality audits. By regularly conducting inspections and audits,
facilities can ensure that they are properly complying with the GMP. These checks
will also help to keep the facility from forgetting to follow the guidelines; otherwise,
they will be hit with serious consequences.
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