Introduction to Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)

The term “GMP” stands for Good Manufacturing Practices, which entails a system of processes, documentation and procedures for specific industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food. The purpose of GMP is to ensure that products are produced to consistent, high-quality standards and covers all aspects of the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods.

This workshop will introduce participants to the general purpose of GMP and includes:

• Basic regulations – GMPs have a legal aspect. Certain industries are subject to GMPs such as:
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food industry
  • Regulated health care products

• What is covered on a GMP system?
  • Safety: Products are free from unknown side effects and hazards
  • Identity: The product matches the label description
  • Strength: The product delivers what the label describes
  • Purity: The product is free from contamination
  • Quality: The product meets regulatory requirements wherever it is sold and can be made consistently

• Guidelines and practical examples

• How can you contribute to a GMP?

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Workshop participants interested in further training/support for a GMP program in their organization, specific to their industry, can do so through the IMC upon completion of the workshop.

Presenter:

The presenter for this program is Martin Zeigler, owner and principal consultant of The Bonney Ziegler Group.

Martin is a Senior Food Production Executive with over 15 years of experience in food safety, quality management systems and process improvement practices. Experience includes growing a confectionary specialty food company from $16M to $38M including operations, purchasing, vendor contracting and quality management. He has also demonstrated success in managing financial goals, personnel and implementation of information systems. Martin’s expertise extends to analytical thinking skills, broad management skills and thriving in a rapidly changing environment.