ABSTRACT
There are many food safety certifications (FSCs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) adopted in many countries; the scope of this chapter is to examine some of them and identify their contribution to the maintenance design and implementation process. A food safety certification scheme can help the food producer to provide a clear path to have a global view of the whole food chain; it is of no help to use it as a tool to display a formal compliance to a mandatory certification. The GMPs represent another important medium to establish standards concerning manufacturing practices. These standard practices are the base for inspections, training, and future improvements promoted by those who operate the equipment.
