Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

A GMP is a system for making sure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.

GMP is an abbreviation for Good Manufacturing Practices. GMP is an initiative of the WHO. The main aim of GMP is to see to it that the products are good and sufficient for utilization after the final outcome. GMP governs the product at each and every step of manufacturing.

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is that part of quality assurance that ensures that medicinal products are consistently produced and controlled to the quality standards appropriate to their intended use and as essential by the marketing authorization (MA) or product specification. GMP is concerned with both production and quality control.

A Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification scheme provides independent verification and certification that the basic manufacturing practices and prerequisites essential for the implementation of an efficient Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety program are being followed.