New checklist for short sea shipping and inland waterway transport

This executive decree will be valid until publication of the new C-documents on the website of GMP+ International.

Checklist GMP+ B4.3 Short sea shipping and inland waterway transport

As of April 16, 2018, Certification Bodies shall use the new Checklist GMP+ B4.3 Short sea shipping and inland waterway transport with additional requirements. 

The checklist contains descriptions of ‘Not Conform’. These are the so-called ‘knock out’ criteria. When an inspector observes such a ‘Not Conform’, a GMP+ certificate cannot be issued.

The following new assessment requirements are applicable:

• Before the inspection, the loading compartment must be empty for assessment.
• Assessment must be performed in accordance with the checklist.
• When an inspector established a ‘Not Conform’ with a description, no GMP+ certificate can be issued to the company.
• Only when such ‘Not Conform’ is resolved, a GMP+ certificate can be issued to the company.
  • When an inspector observe another ‘Not Conform’ without description, a GMP+ certificate can be issued to the company.
  • As of April 16, 2018, the new checklist will be offered to the certification bodies by means of the new GMP+ database. The certification bodies shall upload the checklist into the new GMP+ database. Separate reporting is not necessary.

   

  The current checklist will no longer be used after April 16, 2018