Book description
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) refers to advice and guidance put
in place to outline the aspects of production and testing that can
impact the quality and safety of a product. In the case of food and
drink, GMP is aimed at ensuring that products are safe for the
consumer and are consistently manufactured to a quality appropriate to
their intended use. Manufacturers have for several years been driving
towards such goals as Total Quality Management (TQM), lean
manufacturing and sustainability - GMP is bound up with these issues.
The ever-increasing interest amongst consumers, retailers and
enforcement authorities in the conditions and practices in food
manufacture and distribution, increases the need for the food
manufacturer to operate within clearly defined policies such as those
laid down in GMP. The ability to demonstrate that Good Manufacturing
Practice has been fully and effectively implemented could, in the
event of a consumer complaint or a legal action, reduce the
manufacturer's liability and protect them from prosecution.
First launched in 1986, IFST's Good Manufacturing Practice Guide has
been widely recognized as an indispensable reference work for food
scientists and technologists. It sets out to ensure that food
manufacturing processes deliver products that are uniform in quality,
free from defects and contamination, and as safe as it is humanly
possible to make them. This 6th edition has been completely
revised and updated to include all the latest standards and guidance,
especially with regard to legislation-driven areas such as HACCP.
The Guide is a must have for anyone in a managerial or technical
capacity concerned with the manufacture, storage and distribution of
food and drink. It is also a valuable reference for food education,
training and for those involved in food safety and enforcement. Food
scientists in academic and industry environments will value its
precision, and policy makers and regulatory organizations will find it
an indispensable guide to an important and multifaceted area.
About IFST
IFST is the leading independent qualifying body for food
professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK
concerned with all aspects of food science and technology. IFST
members are drawn from all over the world and from all ages and
backgrounds, including industry (manufacturing, retailing and food
service), universities and schools, government, research and
development, quality assurance and food law enforcement. IFST
qualifications are internationally recognised as a sign of proficiency
and integrity.
IFST is the leading independent qualifying body for food
professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK
concerned with all aspects of food science and technology. IFST
members are drawn from all over the world and from all ages and
backgrounds, including industry (manufacturing, retailing and food
service), universities and schools, government, research and
development, quality assurance and food law enforcement. IFST
qualifications are internationally recognised as a sign of proficiency
and integrity.
