The Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice in Polycarbonate Film Industry

This study reports the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in a polycarbonate film processing plant. The implementation of GMP took place with the creation of a multidisciplinary team. It was carried out in four steps: conduct gap assessment, create gap closure plan, close gaps, and follow up the GMP implementation. The basis for the gap assessment is the guideline for GMP for plastic materials and articles intended for Food Contact Material (FCM), which was edited by Plastic Europe. The effective results of the GMP implementation in this study showed 100% completion of gap assessment. The key success factors for implementing GMP in production process are the commitment, intention and support of top management.

Authors:

• Nisachon Mawai
• Jeerapat Ngaoprasertwong

Keywords:

• Implementation
• Good Manufacturing Practice
• Polycarbonate Film
• Food Contact Materials.

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