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Is Your Facility Truly GMP Compliant or Just Barely Passing Audits

By May 16, 2025No Comments

Is Your Facility Truly GMP Compliant or Just Barely Passing Audits?

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are the foundation of safe, high-quality food and pharmaceutical production. But there’s a big difference between barely passing a GMP audit and truly being compliant every day. Is your facility just ticking boxes—or genuinely protecting consumers and your brand?

What Does “Truly GMP Compliant” Mean?

  • Going beyond minimum requirements

  • Maintaining high standards every day—not just during audits

  • Creating a culture where food safety and hygiene are priorities

  • Ensuring consistency, traceability, and risk management across operations

Signs Your Facility Is Just Barely Passing Audits

  • Cleaning schedules are updated only before an audit

  • Staff only follow hygiene practices when auditors are present

  • Documentation is rushed or backdated

  • No regular internal audits or follow-ups

  • Corrective actions are reactive, not preventive

  • GMP training is outdated or not site-specific

  • External audit prep is done in panic mode

Traits of a Truly GMP-Compliant Facility

1. Cleanliness and Sanitation Are Daily Priorities

  • Cleaning SOPs are followed and verified daily

  • Sanitation records are complete, consistent, and real-time

  • Equipment is maintained in hygienic, food-safe condition

2. Consistent Staff Behavior

  • Handwashing, PPE, and hygiene rules are second nature

  • Staff take ownership of food safety and cleanliness

  • Training is refreshed regularly and applied practically

3. Documentation Is Timely and Accurate

  • Records are filled out during operations, not post-shift

  • Procedures are followed as written, not “adjusted” during work

  • Documentation is reviewed and verified periodically

4. Equipment and Facility Are Maintained Proactively

  • Preventive maintenance is scheduled and tracked

  • Facility structure supports hygienic design and zoning

  • Pest control is monitored and reviewed monthly

5. Internal Audits Are Regular and Objective

  • Monthly or quarterly GMP self-inspections

  • Audit findings lead to real corrective actions

  • Trends and recurring issues are addressed systemically

6. Suppliers and Raw Materials Are Controlled

  • Suppliers are GMP-audited or qualified

  • Incoming goods checks are standardized

  • Storage conditions are monitored and recorded

7. Management Is Actively Involved

  • Leadership conducts routine GMP walkthroughs

  • Management supports a food safety culture

  • Resources are allocated for training, tools, and improvements

Why It Matters

  • True compliance reduces product recalls and contamination risks

  • Builds customer trust and improves brand reputation

  • Strengthens readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits

  • Ensures compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and FSSC 22000

CAYS Scientific Helps You Go Beyond Bare Minimum
At CAYS Scientific, we help you:
✅ Conduct in-depth GMP audits and gap analysis
✅ Provide tailored staff training and SOP improvement
✅ Strengthen documentation and hygiene monitoring
✅ Establish sustainable compliance—not just audit survival

📞 Contact CAYS Scientific today to upgrade your GMP practices from “just passing” to industry leading.

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