December 10, 2024

GMP Certification is the process of passing an expert audit to ensure a producer of regulated goods is in compliance with GMP practices. The ‘GMP Certified” emblem is a formal recognition of a manufacturer in good standing with these requirements.

How to get certified? The details of the process are defined here.

GMP certification services can vary considerably in scope and cost from provider to provider. They range from a one-day audit with certificate to an annual team investigation done to applicable ISO standards.   “You get what you pay for” rules.  For first-time inquirers, the homework to select certification candidates may seem tedious, but it ultimately yields rewards.

Here is a list of potential benefits of GMP certification:

• Trust- GMP certification provides comfort to customers that a high level of quality assurance is met for its products.
• Insurance carrier cost advantage- GMP certified companies might see a lower premium due to diminished risk of GMP operation under certification
• Employee retention- GMP certified companies tend to have longer tenured staff. Everyone in a “GMP house” has learned the rules of the game and works together accordingly.
• Commercial advantage– retailers generally prefer GMP certified suppliers. Here is a prime example.
• Operational advantage- GMP certified companies use standardized methods and procedures that improve efficiency and minimize human error and rework.

InstantGMP does not offer certification services, but provides software that includes the documentation and traceability that will be part of the auditing process. Learn more about these capabilities at www.instantgmp.com.

For additional information about certification, go to www.gmpcertification.org.