Good Manufacturing Practice Quiz

Louise Petty

March 28, 2018

4 min read

Test your Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice

GMP stands for 'Good Manufacturing Practice', and it ensures that the food you produce in your factory is of the safety and quality standards that your customers expect. Following GMP is essential for all employees in food manufacturing businesses as, without it, the foods you make are likely to become contaminated and unsafe for the final consumer.

If you see evidence of pests in your premises, what should you do?

Take photographs of the evidence

Wait until you see a live pest and then report it

Report the sighting to your supervisor immediately

Nothing - it's not your responsibility to take action

Correct! Wrong!

If you have a cut or sore, what should you do?

Cover it with a blue waterproof dressing

Cover it with a skin-coloured plaster

Sign out of work and go home

Nothing unless the cut is severe

Correct! Wrong!

When ingredient containers are not in use, what must you do?

Leave the containers uncovered and to one side

Dispose of the leftover ingredients

Cover the containers with a lid

Empty out the remaining ingredients and wash the container

Correct! Wrong!

If a waste bin becomes full, what should you do?

Empty the bin so that it doesn't overflow

Start filling up a second bin

Keep using the bin and then empty it at the end of the day

Report the issue to your manager

Correct! Wrong!

Overalls must:

Be a bright colour

Be changed once a week

Be worn inside and outside of the premises

Completely cover your normal clothing

Correct! Wrong!

Test your Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice

Want to gain a more thorough understanding of food hygiene practices that are specific to food manufacturing premises? Take a look at our Good Manufacturing Practice Training.