On the implementation of good manufacturing practices in a small processing unity of mozzarella cheese in Brazil

► Implementation of GMPs in a mozzarella cheese processing plant. ► Steps taken included diagnosis, road map, corrective measures and follow-up. ► Effectiveness of implementation compared before and after implementation of GMP. ► Percentage of conformity increased from 32% to 66% after GMP implementation. ► GMP implementation changed overall organization of the cheese processing unity.