GMP D 13

Pest control

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

GMP D 14

Transport

The standard shall require that all containers and vehicles, including contracted out vehicles, used for the storage and transportation of raw materials (including packaging), intermediate / semi-processed product and finished product (including packed, fresh product in final

packaging) be suitable for the purpose and maintained in good repair and be clean.

GMP D 15

Personal hygiene, protective clothing and medical screening

The standard shall require that documented personal hygiene standards based on risk of product contamination be in place and personnel trained in them. Hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided. Suitable and appropriate protective clothing shall be provided. A medical

screening procedure shall be in place. In all cases these requirements shall also apply to contractors and visitors.

GMP D 16

Training

The standard shall require that a system be in place to ensure that all employees are adequately trained, instructed and supervised in food safety principles and practices, commensurate with their activity.

GMP D 17

Packing and storage of product

The standard shall require that packaging materials be obtained with knowledge of origin, be appropriate for use and are used and stored soas not to be a source of contamination to product. Product shall be handled, sorted, graded and packed in a manner that minimises sources

of biological, chemical and physical contamination. Product shall be held or stored in designated areas and handled under the proper  conditions to minimise contamination.