Gmps describe the methods equipment facilities and controls.
Good manufacturing practices food additives.
Good manufacturing practices gmp for food additives are described in section 3 3 of the preamble of the codex general standard for food additives as follows.
In 21 cfr part 117 fda established a cgmp regulation as part of the current good manufacturing practice hazard analysis and risk based preventive controls for human food rule.
All food additives subject to the provisions of this standard shall be used under conditions of good manufacturing practice which include the following.
Any food packaging material intended to come in contact with food must comply with the food and drug administration s fda good manufacturing practices gmp regulation found in title 21 of the code of federal regulations c f r section 174 5 general provisions applicable to indirect food additives.
Good manufacturing practice and quality assurance guide for food additives and gras substances this document represents voluntary guidance for the food additive and gras substances industry and the contents should not be interpreted as regulatory requirements.
Section 174 5 implements section 402 a of the federal food drug and cosmetic act which prohibits the adulteration of food.
Its purpose is to provide guidance on good manufacturing practices and quality assurance.