Description
cGMP stands for current Good Manufacturing Practices. In the USA, for food manufacturing, these are prescribed by the Code of Federal regulations, 21 CFR Part 117. Prior to this the GMPs were published in 21 CFR Part 110, which was replaced making way for Part 117.
This GMP Awareness for Food Manufacturing course focuses on providing an understanding and appreciation of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and its significance in the food industry. However, before getting into GMP, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is described, which was signed into law in 2011. FSMA is the most significant change in food safety law since the passing of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938. The course moves on to provide a brief history of cGMP for the US food industry. Here we explore the origins and development of cGMP in the context of the food industry.
The six (6) key reasons why following cGMP guidelines is crucial in ensuring food quality and safety are introduced. Then, we move onto introducing the nine (9) principles which assist in implementing cGMP in any food manufacturing company. An assessment is provided to understand learning outcomes and is designed to evaluate the learners’ understanding and knowledge acquired during the training.
