Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are the basic principles of operation a food processor should follow to produce a consistent, quality food product and are the basis of HACCP pre-requisite programs.
The GMPs online training has been set up for processors to train their employees on the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices anytime and anywhere in the plant. Membership is an annual basis from the time you register and there is unlimited access to the training site until your membership expires.
If you change your mind about taking the GMPs online training, you will need to contact the GMP Administrator at: gmp@foodcentre.sk.ca or call (306) 933-7555. If a refund is processed a cancellation fee will be deducted from any refund.
There are 8 modules which range from 8-14 minutes in length. All training materials (training records, training presentations, quizzes and reference materials) required to complete each module is provided on this website. We suggest that employees are trained in all 8 GMP areas so they understand the importance of all the GMP areas. The content of the modules is general and therefore you may wish to stress important plant specific requirement to your employees.
The Online Training Is Simple And Easy To Use. There are seven simple steps for Employers to follow when administering the training.
- Step 1:
Select the GMP Module you wish to train your employees.
- Step 2:
Print the Module Learning Objectives PDF file.
- Step 3:
Print the Quiz Page for the Module.
- Step 4:
Print the Module Training Record PDF file.
- Step 5:
Administer the Training Module Presentation Video File (view in a player within the website or YouTube link).
- Step 6:
Administer the Training Module Quiz to Employees.
- Step 7:
Record Keeping Recommendations.
Areas of GMPs
Having employees trained in GMPs ensures that your facility is producing a consistent and quality food product. Reduce potential recalls and increase production efficiency by training employees on a yearly basis.
Premises
Building exterior, interior, water supply and sanitary facilities.
Transportation and Storage
Transportation carriers and conditions, storage facilities and conditions.
Equipment
Preventative maintenance and calibration.
Personnel
Training for hygiene and handling, sanitation, maintenance, written policies and programs.
Manufacturing Controls
Testing for the parameters of product (e.g. pH, water activity etc.)
Sanitation and Pest Control
Written programs for pest control and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
Recall
A written program or protocol for a mock recall to test systems effectiveness.
Records
Records to prove all the procedures are being completed including: production, distribution and shipping, testing records, etc.