GMP Audits: Safety & Compliance for the Food Industry

QIMA GMP Audits for The Food Industry

According to the FDA, GMP is applicable for all food processing establishments and allows for flexibility in its implementation, yet it is absolutely critical to the assurance of a safe food supply. Our GMP food safety audits provide you with the insights you need to improve your food safety and quality systems.

Our specialized GMP audits, which include thorough on-site assessment and detailed reports with objective data, help you achieve GMP compliance and secure food safety in your supply chain.

QIMA GMP food audits include a review of:

Raw materials (including water)
Production processes
Equipment used in processing and manufacturing
Labeling process
Personnel training and handling practices
Buildings and facilities
Prevention of physical and chemical hazards
In-house laboratories
Records and documentation
Consumer complaints recording

To ensure continuing compliance, QIMA recommends performing follow-up surveillance visits at 3-month intervals.

What is GMP Compliance?

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a set of operational requirements to ensure production of safe and quality food. The US FDA and other regulatory bodies worldwide highly recommend using GMP to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled to quality standards.

GMP compliance covers the minimum sanitary and manufacturing practices that are a prerequisite foundation to further implement other food safety management initiatives such as HACCP, ISO 22000, IFS and SQF.

GMP Food Audit Expertise

QIMA offers comprehensive food GMP audits for manufacturers of:

Seafood
Organic food
Frozen food
Food ingredients
Processed food
Wholegrain
Meat
Dairy
Produce (fruit and vegetables)

Why Perform a GMP Audit?

Demonstrate commitment to producing and trading safe food
Earn greater consumer confidence
Comply with minimum required standards for food processors
Increase operational efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing non-compliant activities
Prepare for certification under HACCP certification and other safety standards