INTRODUCTION TO GMP/HACCP SYSTEMS

Course Material and Approach

This course provides an introduction to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an overview of key elements of Codex Alimentarius GMP/HACCP requirements.
  
• Understand components to implement and certify an FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000 system and consistently maintain it.
  
• Learn the approach to specific requirements to each of the areas listed below:
  
  
  • General Criteria:
    
    • General Requirements
      
    • Documentation/Records
      
    • Control of Outsourced Activities
      
      
  • Management and Policies:
    
    • Management Commitment/Roles
      
    • Policies/Objectives
      
    • Food Safety Team Responsibilities
      
    • External/Internal Communication
      
    • Business Continuity/Emergency Preparedness Planning/Testing
      
    • Management Review
      
    • Resources, Training/Evaluation
      
    • Continual Improvement
      
      
  • PRPs/Supplier Review/HACCP:
    
    • Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
      
    • Purchasing/Supplier Monitoring
      
    • Preliminary Steps to HACCP
      
    • Flow Diagrams and Schematics
      
    • Hazard Analysis, CCPs, OPRPs
      
    • Critical Limits and Monitoring
      
    • Corrective Action/Handling of Non-conforming Product
      
    • Calibration, Testing, Labeling
      
    • Facility/Personnel Security
      
    • Verification Planning
      
    • Internal Auditing and Follow-Up
      
    • Corrective Action / CAR Closure

Participants Receive:

• Copies of presentation slides
  
• Course Manual
  
• Softcopies of forms/plans
  
• Certificate of course completion

Who Should Attend?

Internal food safety auditors, food safety managers, quality assurance, quality control or regulatory affairs managers, department supervisors, consultants or anyone who is interested in gaining more insight into Codex Alimentarius GMP/HACCP system requirements.
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Why Choose SGS?

SGS offers a highly trained global network of trainers and auditors regularly training and/or auditing companies to the FSSC 22000 scheme and the ISO 22000 standard. This experience provides unique insight and international perspective.