Global Mold Prevention Protocol
GMPP – Developed by YCM
With YCM’s program, factories no longer need to worry about mold issues. GMPP is a guarantee to make brands trust the quality of merchandise from YCM’s partners.
After the MDAP project, YCM’s mold prevention partners can reach our ultimate goal – a 0% mold pollution factory.
Through YCM’s annual audit, we help our partners analyse the factory environment to meet our standards. With YCM’s program, factories will no longer need to worry about mold issues. Moreover, GMPP is a guarantee to make brands trust the quality of merchandise from YCM’s partners.
What we do
Interior design
A space and equipment plan specific to order characteristics, guiding our partners to create a proper working environment.
Energy auditing
With proper usage instructions for equipment, our partners can reduce energy wastage and become part of brands’ sustainable value chains.
Biological research
Researchers in our microbiological lab take samples from the factory and bring them back for culturing and observation.
Consulting services
YCM helps partners deal with problems via factory visits, video conference, or phone call – when and where they need it.
Scientific assessment integration
Mold Risk Assessment – Powered by MRC Smart EA
GMPP’s on-site audits and environmental evaluations are supported by MRC’s Smart EA (Environmental Assessment) service – a data-driven mold risk assessment tool that maps environmental conditions against established risk thresholds. GMPP partners can request a Smart EA assessment as part of their compliance program to obtain a structured, evidence-based risk profile of their facilities.
View MRC Smart EA serviceEducation & training services
GMPP Knowledge & Training Programs
GMPP is not only an audit framework – it is an educational standard. YCM provides training programs, workshops, and reference materials to help partner factories, brand quality teams, and industry professionals understand and implement mold prevention protocols effectively.
Factory staff training
On-site and remote training programs covering GMPP protocols, mold risk identification, and prevention best practices.
Brand QA workshops
Structured workshops for brand quality assurance teams on interpreting GMPP audit results and implementing corrective actions.
GMPP protocol documentation
Published guidelines, technical reference materials, and industry-specific mold prevention standards for partner use.
Online knowledge resources
GMPP-related educational content published through YCM’s connected platforms, including MoldNewsHub and partner portals.
Compliance & audit services
GMPP Compliance & Regulatory Services
Regulatory guidance – Certification framework – Annual audit
GMPP provides structured compliance review and audit services to help manufacturers and brands meet mold-related regulatory requirements across markets. These services translate global standards into actionable factory-level protocols, with documented outcomes suitable for brand verification, regulatory submission, and supply chain disclosure.
GMPP Compliance Review
A structured review of factory environments and processes against GMPP standards, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions for compliance with applicable mold regulations.
GMPP Audit
YCM’s annual independent audit of partner factories, assessing mold risk levels, protocol adherence, and environmental conditions – producing a certified audit report for brand and regulatory use.