Transition of MS1514:2009 to MS 1514:2022 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Latest version of MS 1514:2022 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) has been published

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About Good Manufacturing Practices

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a pre-requisite program (PRP) for Food Safety/ Quality Management System. There are numbers of international and national guidelines outlining the GMP requirements. In general, GMP consists of aspects such as design and layout of premises, supplies of water, air and energy, management of waste, equipment suitability and preventive maintenance, cleaning and sanitation, management of purchased materials, pest control, prevention of cross contamination, personal hygiene etc.

The second revision MS1514:2022 was recently updated and released. Companies that are currently certified to MS1514:2009 have to upgrade to the 2022 version within 2 years, until July 12, 2024. We will be sharing with you the key changes in this new revision.

Clauses of MS 1514:2022 include:

  • Clause 4: Design and facilities
  • Clause 5: Control of operation
  • Clause 6: Maintenance, cleaning and sanitation
  • Clause 7: Personal hygiene
  • Clause 8: Training
  • Clause 9: Product information and traceability
  • Clause 10: Transportation
  • Clause 11: Internal inspection
  • Clause 12: Management review
  • Clause 13: Documentation and records
  • Clause 14: Legal requirements

Key Changes in MS1514:2022

Details

Design and Plant Layout – Establishment should be away from:

  • Polluted areas, industrial activities and flooding
  • Pest infestation
  • Waste which can’t be removed effectively
  • Aeration pond and septic tank

– Microbiology laboratory must be located away from the production area and operated in an enclosed area.

Hand-washing Facilities
  1. Hand washing facilities shall be adequate at essential location. A hands-free washing sink must be located in the changing room, which encourage the production workers to wash and sanitize their hands before entering production areas.
  2. Besides, sinks for hand washing and washing food, utensil and equipment shall be separated
Allergenic Cross-Contact
  1. There shall be a system for Allergen Management beginning with the receipt of materials that are or contain known allergens and continuing through the processing and storage of food products.
  2. Food Manufacture shall ensure proper cleaning and line change-over to prevent cross-contamination
Maintenance
  1. Introduction of Corrective maintenance on top of Preventive maintenance.
  2. Preventive maintenance programme established and monitored, documented to ensure effective in controlling the food safety hazards.
  3. Corrective maintenance shall be carried out in a way not cause any contamination risk to the production.
  4. Lubricants used shall be food graded where there is a risk of direct/ indirect contact with the product.
  5. Inspection to be carried out before handover
Training Factors to take into account in accessing the level of training required include:

  • The nature and risk of the food in particular its ability to sustain growth of pathogenic/ spoilage microorganism
  • Allergen/ potential physical contamination
  • The manner in which the food is produced, processed, handled and packed, including the likelihood of contamination
  • The nature of processing or further preparation before final consumption of the food
  • Extent and nature of the processing or further preparation before food consumption.
  • Expected length of time before consumption of the food

Conclusion 

Establishing and implementing GMP in your food manufacturing business is an extensive undertaking which requires commitments, efforts and budget. Yet, it is undoubtedly among the most important and rewarding things any food business can do to ensure safe, consistent products and compliance.

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