Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices Training Course

Have you ever gotten sick after eating your favorite food or found something that you just knew wasn’t supposed to be there? If so, there was probably a breakdown in the Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMPs, of that food product. In this training, you’ll learn what exactly good manufacturing practices are, how they are followed, and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) requirements for food production facilities. Keep the public safe is the number one priority when it comes to food manufacturing and following all GMPs is the best way to do that!

Good manufacturing practices are divided into six key provisions. These include general provisions, buildings and facilities, equipment, production and process controls, and defect action levels. More information on each GMP is found in the Food and Drug Administration’s regulation 21 CFR Part 117. This information includes specifics on things like personal hygiene for employees, the sanitation of all equipment, and the processes facilities use to ensure food safety.

Included in the good manufacturing practices are other important factors to consider in food safety. These are things like pest control, training, inspections, and required Food Safety Plans. All food production facilities must register with the FDA and have a written Food Safety Plan on-site at all times. This plan includes hazard analysis, preventative controls, food allergens, sanitation, a supply chain program, and a recall plan. Plans should be signed by the facility owner or agent upon completion and after any modification. These plans provide facilities with information that keeps everyone informed and up-to-date on good manufacturing practices.

This course will help you understand what good manufacturing practices are as identified by the Food and Drug Administration and why following them is both required and the right thing to do. Food production is a major business in the country so making sure consumers stay safe and healthy has to be a top concern. It’s everyone’s responsibility to be trained and knowledgeable on how to follow GMPs and produce high-quality food for all!

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.