MS 1514:2022
Good Manufacturing Practice
Description:
MS 1514:2022 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Food is a comprehensive standard that food manufacturers must adhere to in order to meet regulatory requirements related to hygiene and good manufacturing practices. This certification ensures that products are safe for consumption by covering all aspects of good hygiene practices in food manufacturing. GMP certification is a prerequisite before implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), laying the foundation for higher-level food safety systems.
Main Components:
- Premises and Facilities: Ensures food production facilities are designed and maintained to prevent contamination and ensure hygiene.
- Equipment and Utensils: Requires proper selection, maintenance, and sanitation of equipment to minimize contamination risks.
- Raw Material and Ingredient Control: Establishes guidelines for sourcing, handling, and storage to maintain food safety and quality.
- Personnel Hygiene and Training: Ensures that staff follow hygiene practices and undergo continuous training on food safety.
- Sanitation and Pest Control: Implements effective cleaning, sanitation, and pest control measures to maintain hygiene standards.
- Production and Process Control: Establishes procedures to ensure consistency, safety, and quality in food production.
- Storage, Distribution, and Transport: Implements proper handling, storage, and transport conditions to prevent contamination and maintain product integrity.
- Traceability and Recall Procedures: Ensures the ability to trace products and implement recall actions in case of food safety issues.
- Waste Management: Enforces proper waste disposal methods to maintain a clean and safe food production environment.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Requires maintaining accurate records to demonstrate compliance with GMP requirements.
Who should be certified:
- Food Manufacturers: Companies that produce food products and need to ensure their manufacturing processes meet high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Food Processors: Entities that process raw food materials into finished products.
- Food Packaging Companies: Organizations responsible for packaging food products to maintain their safety and quality.
- Food Distributors and Suppliers: Businesses that handle, store, and distribute food products and need to ensure they maintain proper hygiene standards.
- Food Exporters: Companies that export food products and need to meet international safety and hygiene standards to compete in the global market.
- Catering Services and Restaurants: Establishments that prepare and serve food to ensure they adhere to good hygiene and manufacturing practices.
- Retailers: Supermarkets, grocery stores, and other retailers that sell food products and need to ensure the safety and quality of the food they offer.
Benefits:
- Assures Consumers: Provides assurance to consumers that the brand practices ethical manufacturing standards for food production.
- Enhances Company Image: Improves the company’s reputation in producing safe food.
- Increases Competitive Edge: Boosts the company’s competitiveness in the international market.
- Facilitates Regulatory Compliance: Simplifies compliance with Malaysian Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 and Food Regulations 1985.
- Combined Audits: Offers combined audits with ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and ISO 9001 certification schemes to minimize disruption to the organization.
- Expert Auditors: Utilizes highly skilled, experienced, and competent auditors in the field of food safety.
Contributes to SDGs:
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger: Supports sustainable food production, enhancing food security and nutrition.
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Promotes sustainable and responsible production practices.
- Goal 13: Climate Action: Contributes to efforts to mitigate climate change by promoting sustainable practices.
- Goal 15: Life on Land: Encourages practices that protect ecosystems and support sustainable land use.
