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Module 4 of 5 · GMP+ · Module 4

Traceability and recall

GMP+ requires being able to trace any feed batch across the whole chain, and being ready to recall it if a problem shows up.

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Batch traceability

Batch identification from raw material through to delivery, with a periodic traceability test.

Recall plan

A product recall procedure tested through a mock drill, with defined roles and timings.

Incident communication

A communication channel with customers and authorities in the event of a food safety incident.

What an auditor usually asks for

  • A periodic batch traceability test
  • A recall plan with a documented mock drill
  • Defined roles and response times for a recall
  • An incident communication procedure

How to cover traceability in Kimobox

  1. 1Run and log the batch traceability test from the quality certificates module.
  2. 2Document the recall mock drill with its result and response time.
  3. 3Log the incident communication procedure as a controlled document.

The recall mock drill is documented with its response time, ready for the GMP+ audit.

See batch traceability and certificates in Kimobox

Where each figure comes from

References to the official text in force. If a standard is revised, this page is updated and the review date says so.

  1. GMP+ Feed Certification scheme GMP+ International · Current documents
  2. Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 on requirements for feed hygiene EUR-Lex · 12 January 2005
  3. Directive 2002/32/EC on undesirable substances in animal feed EUR-Lex · 7 May 2002