Standard Owner Benchmark - GMP INTERNATIONAL

GMP+ International is a global organization that specializes in animal feed safety assurance. The organization was founded in the Netherlands in 1992 and has since become a leading authority in the field of animal feed safety certification.

GMP+ International provides a certification scheme that helps ensure the safety of the animal feed supply chain by setting and maintaining standards for production, transportation, and trade of feed and feed ingredients. The GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance (FSA) scheme covers all stages of the feed supply chain, from primary production to transportation, storage, and trade. It is recognized by stakeholders worldwide, including governments, producers, and consumers.

The GMP+ FSA scheme includes requirements for quality management, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), traceability, and feed safety monitoring. The organization also provides training, guidance, and other resources to help stakeholders comply with the scheme's requirements.

Overall, GMP+ International's mission is to ensure that animal feed is safe and sustainably produced, protecting both animal and human health and contributing to a healthier planet.

The organization's certification scheme covers a wide range of feed materials, including feed for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pets. GMP+ International also addresses other aspects of feed safety, such as mycotoxins, allergens, and chemical contaminants, in addition to microbiological hazards. The organization's certification scheme is voluntary, but it is increasingly becoming a requirement for companies that want to participate in international trade or supply feed to large customers.

GMP+ International's certification scheme is audited and monitored by accredited certification bodies, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the certification process. The organization also offers a database called GMP+ Monitoring, which provides real-time data on feed safety incidents and risks worldwide, helping stakeholders to take proactive measures to prevent feed safety incidents. GMP+ International collaborates with other organizations in the animal feed industry, such as FAMI-QS (Feed Additives and Premixtures Quality System) and Oqualim (the French organization for feed safety and quality), to harmonize standards and promote global feed safety. GMP+ International's certification scheme is continuously updated and improved to reflect the latest scientific knowledge, industry best practices, and stakeholder feedback. The organization also provides guidance and resources to stakeholders on various topics related to feed safety and quality, such as feed fraud prevention, sustainability, and crisis management.