| | Quality Control of Feed Materials for Animal Suppliers |  | GMP+ 2006 - Animal Feed
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Significance
Animal feed constitutes an important stage of the
livestock production chain. Just like food for human
consumption, it is expected to meet high safety
standards. In order to put into effect their requirements,
the Dutch Productshap Diervoeder (PDV)
developed the GMP+ standard. It combines the
requirements of ISO 9001 and those of the Codex
Alimentarius, and is applicable throughout the feed
supply chain. PDV calls for all suppliers worldwide to
participate in this system. |
GMP+ – for whom?
GMP+ applies to the entire supply chain, from the
producers of raw materials to the manufacturers of
animal feed and feed ingredients, and the distributors
who trade with the Dutch feed industry. |
Benefits
- Fulfillment of the requirements of PDV and safeguarding
of the Dutch market
- Improved confidence of customers and retailers
in the organization’s ability to perform
- Increased product safety and reduced risk of
product liability on the basis of a pro-active
HACCP approach
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Certification work flow
Assessments to GMP+ usually take place every six
months. Following certification, an unannounced assessment
is required after six months. Only the B2
standard does not include this kind of assessment.
What is specific to GMP+ assessments is that any
non-conformities will be separated into three categories.
No certificate will be issued in case of category
1 or 2 non-conformities, or in case of more
than 10 non-conformities in category 3. The standards
include provisions on the next steps to be taken.
After the assessment, the organization receives
action plans with the non-conformities, if any. DQS
decides on the success of the certification. Finally,
the organization will need to work through the nonconformities
within a specified period of time. At the
same time, the organization receives the report and
their certificate.
Synergies can be realized when assessing an integrated
management system according to various
standards at the same time. |
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