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Al-Futtaim Logistics Earns WHO-Backed GDP Certification
Logistics Excellence in Healthcare: WHO attested Good Storage and Distribution Practices at Al-Futtaim Logistics
In the dynamic and demanding landscape of the pharma industry, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability is paramount. As a testament to Al-Futtaim Logistics’ unwavering commitment to excellence, we are thrilled to announce that our company has achieved the prestigious Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in our journey, underscoring our dedication to upholding the highest standards of distribution practices in serving our valued clients in the pharma industry. It is also a testament to our unwavering commitment to ensuring the integrity and safety of the products we handle and distribute.
So, what exactly does the GDP certification entail and why is it so crucial for our operations and the clients we serve?
GDP certification is a comprehensive quality management system that ensures that pharmaceuticals and perishable goods, particularly those vital to public health, are consistently stored, handled, and transported under suitable conditions as required by the product license or product specification. While GDP certification is typically associated with pharmaceuticals, its principles are equally applicable and beneficial to the food industry, where maintaining the integrity and safety of products is of paramount importance.
Under the GDP framework, our company has undergone rigorous assessments and audits of our facilities, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. This certification reaffirms our adherence to best practices in warehousing, transportation, and distribution, encompassing crucial aspects such as temperature control, hygiene, security, and traceability.
For Al-Futtaim Logistics’ clients in the healthcare industry, the GDP certification offers several compelling benefits:
- Assurance of Product Integrity: With GDP certification, our clients can trust that their products are handled and distributed with the utmost care and precision, safeguarding their integrity from production to consumption.
- Compliance with Regulatory Requirements: By adhering to WHO-approved GDP standards, we ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating the risk of product recalls, regulatory sanctions, and reputational damage.
- Enhanced Customer Confidence: The GDP certification serves as a testament to our commitment to quality and safety, instilling confidence and trust among our clients and partners in the healthcare industry.
- Optimized Supply Chain Efficiency: Implementing GDP principles enables us to streamline our operations, optimize inventory management, and enhance supply chain visibility, resulting in greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our clients.
- Global Market Access: As a WHO-approved certification, GDP accreditation enhances our credibility and opens doors to new market opportunities, both domestically and internationally, facilitating market expansion and growth for our clients.
Quality excellence has long been on the roadmap for Al-Futtaim Logistics and has been certified by Det Norske Veritas® for Quality, HSSE, Supply Chain Security and Food Safety requirements:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety
- ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management Systems
- ISO 28000:2022 – Supply Chain Security Management Systems
Achieving GDP certification is not merely a one-time accomplishment but a continuous journey of improvement and refinement. It underscores our ongoing commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability in everything we do.
As we celebrate this significant achievement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team whose unwavering dedication and diligence have been instrumental in making this milestone a reality. Moving forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, as we continue to set new benchmarks in the field of logistics and distribution.
June 2024
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