Eric Ittah's presentation on Good Manufacturing Practices. Eric Ittah is a leading Pharma consultant in Montreal, Canada. For more info about Eric Ittah, visit www.ericittah.ca!

1. Prepared by Eric Ittah

2. Good manufacturing practice, also known as GMP
is a testing practice that helps to ensure that the
products produced are of superior quality.

3. Contamination in food industry and pharmaceutical
industries mainly occur by individuals working there, by
food materials, packaging materials, by hazardous
materials and by miscellaneous materials.

4. Individuals working in direct contact with food or food
packaging must to stick to hygienic practices. This will
protect against food contamination by microorganisms
or unwanted material.

5. Any activity that can result in food contamination such
as eating or use of tobacco or chewing is not allowed in
areas of food or drug production. Any other unhygienic
practices must not be entertained in food handling area
or drug processing area.

6. No eating, drinking or chewing while at work
Maintain personal hygiene
No jeweler to be worn
Finger nails must be trimmed and no applying nail polish
No medication in the factory area
Incase of a open wound or any injury, clean bandage to cover it

7. All employees must wash their hands thoroughly :
When they enter any food handling area
Before starting any work
Once they have handled contaminated materials
After using toilet facilities
After breaks

8. Good food handling practices ensure that processed food is free
from any type of contaminations

9. Do not keep gloves, mask and any other items unattended
Do not keep crates, boxes, containers or buckets directly on the
floor
Keep mops and dust pans at the place provided for them
Keep minimum hand contact with the food ingredients
Check the expiry date of the ingredients used
All the containers must be covered and labeled properly

10. While food processing is going on in an unit, ensure that the
unscreened doors and windows are closed. If there is any
evidence of pests, it must be reported at the earliest. Work area
must be cleaned regularly throughout the shift and it must be left
clean after the work is completed.

11. Contact Eric Ittah – eric@ericittah.ca