GMP C12

Housekeeping, cleaning and hygiene

The standard shall require that appropriate standards of housekeeping, cleaning and hygiene be maintained at all times and throughout all

GMP C13

Water quality and utility management(including Ice)

The standard shall require that the quality of water (including steam and ice) that comes into contact with food, be regularly monitored and shall present no risk to product safety. Water for post-harvest washing shall be potable. Potable water shall be used and checked for

contaminants at an appropriate frequency. Where applicable, storage of water and storage and handling of ice shall occur so as to prevent contamination.

GMP C14

Waste managemen

The standard shall require that adequate systems be in place for the collation, collection and disposal of waste material.

GMP C15

Pest control

The standard shall require that a system be in place for controlling or eliminating the risk of pest infestation on the site or in the facilities.

GMP C16

Post slaughter chilling and freezing

The standard shall require defined post slaughter time /temperature requirements to be in place in relation to the chilling or freezing of product.

GMP C17

Storage

The standard shall require that product be stored, temporarily stored and transported under conditions, which minimise the potential for microbial, chemical or physical contamination.