What is GMP+ FSA?
FoodChain ID is an approved certification body for GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance (FSA).
GMP+ FSA is a certification scheme for the production, distribution, transportation, storage and monitoring of animal feed.
This code of good practice was drawn up in 1992, following a series of serious incidents affecting the animal feed sector, to meet the expectations of food manufacturers and retailers.
Key Principles
The GMP+ feed certification system is based on the following six key principles, applicable to all members of the GMP+ community:
- Ensure a high level of feed safety worldwide
- Recognise that the primary responsibility lies with the certified company
- Recognise that certified companies share responsibility
- Strive to align with internationally recognised standards
- Encourage transparency and stakeholder involvement
- Guarantee third-party certification
Key Elements
Key elements of a GMP+ compliant feed safety management system:
- “Good Manufacturing Process”, to prevent potential risks
- HACCP principles, to identify and control feed safety risks
- ISO measures or a coherent management system to ensure continuous monitoring of risks and operations
- A single chain approach involving stakeholders to control risks that may arise in the feed supply chain
- An early warning system to manage the spread of contamination in the feed supply chain