GMP+ FC – GCQS

GMP+ FC SCHEME 2020

Certification

GMP+ FC (Good Manufacturing Practice (Japanese Agricultural Standards) + Feed Certification)

GMP+ FC (Feed Certification) is a global standard ensuring the safety and quality of animal feed and feed ingredients. It integrates principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with additional requirements for feed safety, traceability, and sustainability. Developed by GMP+ International, the certification covers the entire feed supply chain, from production to transportation and storage.

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GMP+ B1 (Production, Trade, and Services):
- Covers feed safety management systems for production, trade, and services in the feed sector.
GMP+ B2 (Production of Feed Ingredients):
- Focuses on the safety and quality of feed ingredients.
GMP+ B3 (Trade, Collection, Storage, and Transshipment):
- Ensures safety and quality during the trade, collection, storage, and transshipment of feed.
GMP+ B4 (Transport):
- - Addresses safety and quality in the transportation of feed.
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GMP+ B8 (Laboratory Testing):
- Sets standards for laboratories testing feed and feed ingredients

Application:
- Companies apply for GMP+ FC certification and choose the relevant module(s) based on their operations.
Documentation Review:
- Submission of documentation detailing the company’s feed safety management system, procedures, and compliance with GMP+ standards.
Initial Audit:
- An accredited certification body conducts an initial audit to assess compliance with GMP+ requirements.
Corrective Actions:
- If non-conformities are identified, the company implements corrective actions and undergoes a follow-up audit.
Certification:
- Upon successful completion of the audit, the company is awarded GMP+ FC certification.
Surveillance Audits:
- Regular surveillance audits are conducted to ensure ongoing compliance with GMP+ standards.

Enhanced Safety:
- Reduces the risk of feed contamination and ensures the production of safe feed.
Market Access:
- Facilitates access to international markets by meeting global feed safety standards.
Consumer Confidence:
- Builds trust with consumers and stakeholders by demonstrating commitment to feed safety and quality.
Operational Efficiency:
- Improves operational efficiency through standardized procedures and practices.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensures compliance with national and international feed safety regulations.
Risk Management:
- Supports effective risk management through traceability and proactive safety measures.

1. Enhanced Safety:
  - Reduces the risk of feed contamination and ensures the production of safe feed.
2. Market Access:
  - Facilitates access to international markets by meeting global feed safety standards.
3. Consumer Confidence:
  - Builds trust with consumers and stakeholders by demonstrating commitment to feed safety and quality.
4. Operational Efficiency:
  - Improves operational efficiency through standardized procedures and practices.
5. Regulatory Compliance:
  - Ensures compliance with national and international feed safety regulations.
6. Risk Management:
  - Supports effective risk management through traceability and proactive safety measures.