Food and Water

Good Hygienic Practice (GHP) constitutes a critical component of quality assurance, ensuring food and water products are consistently produced, processed, and controlled to meet safety and quality standards aligned with their intended use and regulatory authorizations. It guarantees that products are safe for consumption, free from contaminants, and compliant with regulatory requirements, thereby safeguarding public health.

CAPA Consult operates under a framework analogous to regulatory authorities, empowered to oversee and regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale, and use of food and water products. This mandate emphasizes ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance through the implementation of CAPA Consult Good Hygienic Practice Regulations, which establish minimum standards for processes, facilities, and controls.

Key aspects of the guidelines include:

• Scope: Applies to food products, beverages, and water under marketing authorizations, including manufacturing processes in food establishments.

• Exclusions: Does not cover small-scale household food preparation for personal consumption.

• Responsibility: Requires top management leadership and organization-wide commitment, extending to suppliers and all operational levels.

Implementation Framework:

• Regulatory Alignment: Guidelines ensure products meet safety and quality claims through validated methods, controlled facilities, and rigorous documentation.

• Operational Requirements: Covers manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, and distribution with emphasis on risk mitigation and adherence to standardized procedures.

• Stakeholder Compliance: Provides actionable standards for manufacturers and distributors to maintain consistency and traceability across product lifecycles.

By integrating these principles, CAPA Consult reinforces a culture of safety and quality in food and water production while minimizing risks to consumers.

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