1. Training Objectives
This training aims to:
- Introduce participants to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and its role in ensuring product quality and reliability in production facilities.
- Teach standard procedures for preventing contamination, ensuring product safety, and minimizing manufacturing errors.
- Provide an in-depth understanding of quality assurance and operational controls in food production.
2. Target Audience
This training is designed for:
- Employees involved in food safety management systems.
- Personnel responsible for product safety in the food supply chain (production, quality control, etc.).
- Quality control teams, internal auditors, and professionals aiming to improve food safety standards.
- Individuals looking to build a career in the food industry.
3. Training Benefits:
- Participants will learn effective methods for applying GMP standards in production.
- Gain practical knowledge on contamination prevention, product safety, and quality assurance.
- Learn about national and international regulatory requirements for setting up compliant manufacturing facilities.
- Understand audit processes and how to prepare for internal and external inspections.
4. Training Content:
1. Introduction
- Fundamentals of GMP and areas of application.
- Role of GMP in food safety and quality assurance.
2. Quality Management System & Documentation
- Key principles of quality management in food production.
- Effective documentation systems and their proper implementation.
3. Manufacturing Facilities, Buildings & Equipment
- Facility layout and equipment design.
- Hygiene requirements for production buildings and equipment.
4. Work Instructions & Operational Procedures
- Developing process flow charts and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Organizing and monitoring manufacturing operations.
5. Raw Material Handling, Processing, Storage & Transport
- Ensuring raw material quality and compliance.
- Best practices for processing, storing, and transporting food products.
6. Quality Control Systems
- Methods for product quality inspection.
- Techniques for quality control and assurance.
7. Employee Competency & Operational Authorization
- Defining staff roles and responsibilities.
- Internal validation and process control procedures.
8. Customer Complaint Management
- Establishing systems for handling customer complaints.
- Methods for responding to complaints effectively.
9. Investigation of Production Defects
- Identifying and analyzing production defects.
- Procedures for handling non-conforming products.
10. Internal & External Audits
- Preparing for internal and external audits.
- Evaluating and applying audit findings.
Training Features & Advantages:
- Conducted by experienced trainers and industry experts.
- Participants receive electronic and printed training materials.
- Interactive format with on-site tasks and group exercises.
- Final assessment exam and official GMP Certification upon successful completion
5. Additional Training Details:
- Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
- Group Size: Minimum 6 – Maximum 12 participants
- Languages: Azerbaijani, Russian, and English
- Certification: Participants successfully completing the course will receive a GMP Certification.