GMP Consultant for Food Manufacturers
Our GMP consultants and former auditors write and implement your Good Manufacturing Practices program, so you satisfy the FDA, meet buyer requirements, and pass your GMP audit the first time.
- Former SQF and GMP auditors on your team
- Gap assessment to audit-ready in weeks
- One program for the FDA, your buyers, and certification
GMP audit readiness
- 500+
- Facilities audited by our lead consultant
- 420+
- Customers Growing Confidently
- 5
- Phase process from gap to certificate
- 15min
- Free consultation to get started
Weak GMP is what turns an inspection into a Form 483
Good Manufacturing Practices are the everyday basics of a clean, controlled facility: hygiene, sanitation, pest control, equipment, and how you handle and store product. When they slip, the findings show up at the worst time, during an FDA inspection, a customer audit, or a certification audit.
We build a GMP program for your operation, then help you run it and prove it. We work with food, beverage, dietary supplement, and packaging manufacturers, matching the program to the rule that applies to what you make.
Looking for the detail on current Good Manufacturing Practices? Our cGMP consulting page covers the "current" requirements in full.
The areas we build out with you
A GMP program spans the whole facility. These are the areas an auditor checks and the ones your consultant develops.
Personnel
Hygiene, clothing, health, and hand-washing for everyone on the floor.
Plant and grounds
Building design, drainage, and grounds kept in a condition that protects product.
Sanitary operations
Cleaning, sanitizing, and control of cleaning chemicals and pests.
Sanitary facilities
Water, plumbing, hand-washing, and waste disposal that meet the standard.
Equipment and utensils
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained to prevent contamination.
Processes and controls
Production controls that keep food safe from receiving to shipping.
Warehousing and distribution
Storage and transport conditions that protect product after the line.
Allergen controls
Segregation, labeling, and cleaning that prevent allergen cross-contact.
Training and records
Documented training and the logs that prove your program runs daily.
GMP is the foundation everything else is built on
You cannot build a HACCP plan or pass a GFSI audit on a shaky base. GMP is that base. Get it right, and every certification above it becomes faster and cheaper to reach. This is why we often start clients with GMP even when the goal is SQF or BRCGS. A clean GMP program closes the findings that would otherwise sink a certification audit. (Build from the left to right. GMP first, then HACCP, then certification.)
- GMP
- The clean, controlled operation everything rests on.
- HACCP and preventive controls
- Your food safety plan and critical controls.
- SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000
- Recognized certification your buyers require.
How we get your facility GMP ready
Five phases used by hundreds of manufacturers. Most sites reach audit readiness in weeks, not months.
1. Gap assessment
We review your facility and documents against the GMP requirements that apply, then map every gap and how to close it.
- Facility walk-through and document review
- Prioritized gap report and action plan
2. Program and documentation development
Our team writes the GMP program, SOPs, and sanitation schedules your operation needs.
- GMP program covering every audit area
- SOPs, SSOPs, and the master sanitation schedule
3. Environmental monitoring program
We build the sampling program your site needs, including pathogen monitoring where the process calls for it.
- Sampling plan, zones, and corrective actions
- Verification schedules and record templates
4. Implementation and staff training
A program only works when your team runs it. We train staff and get your records live.
- GMP training with tracked completion
- Records live on paper or in the app
5. Mock audit and audit support
We run an internal GMP audit, close findings, and support you through the inspection or third-party audit.
- Mock audit with a findings list
- Support on inspection or audit day
Choose the level of support you need
Start with an assessment, build the full program, or keep your compliance current year-round. Every engagement begins with a free consultation.
GMP Gap Assessment
Know exactly where you stand before you invest in a full build.
- Facility walk-through
- Document and records review
- Prioritized gap report
- Action plan to audit readiness
GMP Program Build
A complete, audit-ready GMP program built and implemented with your team.
- Everything in the gap assessment
- Written GMP program and SOPs
- Sanitation and environmental monitoring
- Staff training and a mock audit
Ongoing GMP Support
Keep your program current and your records audit-ready all year.
- Annual program review and updates
- Support for new products and lines
- Audit and inspection preparation
- Records maintained in the app
Meet the lead of our GMP team
"I have audited more than 500 manufacturers for SQF and GMP certification. I know the findings that show up on a GMP audit, and I build your program so they do not."
Dave Seddon, MBA, RDN, LDN, CFSO
Co-founder of FoodReady and a finalist for SQF Auditor of the Year named by the SQF Institute.
- 500+ audits
- GMP and SQF expertise
- FDA and USDA experience
The GMP rule that applies to what you make
We confirm which rule governs your facility and build to it. For the full detail on current Good Manufacturing Practices, see our cGMP consulting page.
| Your operation | Governing rule | What we build to it |
|---|---|---|
| Food manufacturing | 21 CFR Part 117 | GMP program plus preventive controls under FSMA |
| Dietary supplements | 21 CFR Part 111 | Stricter identity, purity, and testing controls |
| Beverage and bottled water | 21 CFR Parts 117 and 129 (bottled water), Part 120 (juice) | Food GMP plus process-specific controls |
| Toward certification | SQF / BRCGS | GMP built as the foundation for GFSI schemes |
Keep your GMP records audit-ready every day
Consulting delivers the program. The FoodReady app helps your team run it: sanitation checklists, training records, environmental monitoring, and traceability in one place, ready for an unannounced inspection. It is optional and included with enterprise and manufacturing subscriptions.
- Digital checklists -Sanitation and GMP checks on mobile, with missed-task alerts.
- Training records -Tracked completion for every employee.
- Searchable records -Logs and SOPs found in seconds during an audit.
- Monitoring -Sampling schedules and results in one dashboard.
GMP audit readiness
"FoodReady food safety software and SQF / GMP expert QA Manager Consultants helped us prepare for and develop the required haccp plans and SOPs and recall plan and checklists and batch monitoring for our future GMP certification audit which we passed. This has allowed us to expand our business relationship with a national grocery chain. We can’t thank FoodReady enough for the wonderful assistance they provided!"
"FoodReady was able to use its software to build out the food safety / HACCP plans for all the Eurobake products and from there build out the necessary SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and necessary checklists. Eurobake passed an FDA inspection within 4 weeks of implementation, passed a GMP audit within the first 3 months, and passed a GFSI audit within the first 8 months. We also passed a Costco audit. Our timeline for preparedness was driven by Eurobake’s needs and it could have been much faster if we did not have so many unique attributes."
GMP consulting FAQ
What is a GMP Consultant?
A GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Consultant helps businesses implement and maintain GMP programs that ensure consistent quality and safety in food production. They evaluate production facilities, recommend improvements, train staff, and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards like 21 CFR Part 117 (FDA).
How can a GMP consultant help with audit preparation?
A GMP consultant can conduct gap assessments, review documentation, train employees, and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with GMP standards and a successful audit outcome.
Can GMP consultants help integrate GMP standards into broader food safety programs like SQF or BRCGS?
Yes, GMP consultants can help integrate GMP standards into broader food safety certifications like SQF, BRCGS, or GFSI to streamline compliance efforts and enhance your overall food safety management system.
What are the key components of a GMP program that a consultant can help develop?
A GMP consultant can assist in developing essential components such as sanitation practices, documentation control, training programs, production process monitoring, and corrective action procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Can a GMP consultant assist with maintaining ongoing compliance after certification?
Yes, GMP consultants provide ongoing support by conducting periodic reviews, updating programs to meet changing regulations, and ensuring that your practices remain compliant and audit-ready.
Do you cover dietary supplements and Part 111?
Yes. Dietary supplement manufacturing follows 21 CFR Part 111, which carries stricter identity, purity, strength, and testing requirements than the food rule. Our consultants build Part 111 programs for supplement makers, including the specification and testing controls the rule requires.
How long does it take, and what does it cost?
Most facilities reach GMP audit readiness in weeks, depending on facility size and how much documentation you already have. Cost depends on your size, current program maturity, and the applicable rule. After a free consultation we provide a clear, fixed-scope quote with no surprise fees.
Book your free GMP consultation
Tell us about your facility and what you make. A GMP consultant will reach out to schedule your call.