After completing this module, the learner will be able to –
- Demonstrate an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food handling environment.
- Define Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Explain the impact of Good Manufacturing Practices on Food Safety relating to the following:
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Personal health and hygiene practices
- Control of pests and waste materials
- Location, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and equipment
- Calibration of equipment
- Adequate supporting services (water, air, steam, and ice)
- Transport and distribution of foodstuffs
- Storage and handling
- Identification and traceability
- Recall procedures
- Process control
- Conforming and non-conforming status indicators on products, including labeling.
- Supplier quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures and related records
- Auditing
- Training