Program Overview
This program provides a deep-dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) tailored for the food & beverage industry, equipping participants with both conceptual understanding and practical know-how. Facilitated by an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, the course blends global standards, regulatory expectations, real-life industry case studies, and interactive simulations. Participants will not only learn the principles of GMP but also develop the ability to identify compliance risks, strengthen documentation and audit readiness, and embed GMP culture in daily operations to drive both food safety and efficiency.
Features
- Understand and apply core GMP principles relevant to food & beverage manufacturing.
- Recognize and mitigate compliance risks and operational gaps
- Apply real-world case learnings to improve food safety and audit readiness
- Build and sustain a culture of GMP compliance across teams and facilities
Target audiences
- Quality Managers
- Production Teams
- Compliance Professionals
- Plant and operations Teams
- R&D Professionals
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 20 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Foundations of GMP in Food & Beverage5
- 1.1Introduction to GMP principles and their role in food safety
- 1.2Key regulatory frameworks: Codex Alimentarius, FSSAI, FDA (21 CFR Part 110/117), EU GMP
- 1.3Key concepts: HACCP, SSOPs, CCPs, PRPs, validation, verification
- 1.4Role of GMP in FSMS (Food Safety Management Systems) and GFSI standards (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SQF)
- 1.5Consequences of non-compliance – recalls, penalties, reputational risks
- GMP Implementation & Situational Awareness6
- 2.1Facility design & environmental controls (zoning, air & water quality, pest control)
- 2.2Personnel hygiene, training, and behavioral compliance
- 2.3Raw material handling & supplier controls
- 2.4Sanitation, cleaning, and equipment maintenance
- 2.5Documentation & record-keeping practices – ensuring traceability
- 2.6Managing audits – internal, regulatory, and third-party inspections
- Real-Life Examples & Industry Case Studies5
- 3.1Case study: Contamination incident – root cause analysis & corrective actions
- 3.2Case study: Labeling/packaging non-compliance – lessons learned
- 3.3Global brand example – how a leading food company built a culture of GMP excellence
- 3.4Practical challenges in multi-site GMP standardization
- 3.5Common pitfalls in GMP audits and how to avoid them
- Interactive Exercises4
- 4.1Group activity: GMP Audit Walkthrough Exercise – teams identify potential risks in a mock facility layout
- 4.2Role-play: Auditor vs. Plant Manager – defending compliance practices during inspection
- 4.3Building a GMP Compliance Checklist for participants’ organizations
- 4.4Scenario solving: Responding to a hypothetical GMP violation – corrective and preventive action plan (CAPA)
Instructor
