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GMP — Good Manufacturing Practices
Good Manufacturing Practices certification for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food manufacturers — ensuring product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout production.
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WHO GMP Guidelines
WHO GMP Guidelines
GMP
What is Good Manufacturing Practices?
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are regulations and guidelines that provide minimum requirements for methods, facilities, and controls used in manufacturing, processing, and packing of products. GMP certification demonstrates a manufacturer's ability to consistently produce products that meet required quality standards.
Who Is This For?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, cosmetics producers, nutraceutical companies, food manufacturers, and medical device manufacturers required to demonstrate GMP compliance for product registration and market access.
Key Benefits
- Required for pharmaceutical product registration in Egypt and export markets
- Prerequisite for import licences in GCC, EU, and other regulated markets
- Demonstrates quality standards to regulatory authorities
- Reduces product quality failures, recalls, and regulatory actions
- Supports export to markets requiring WHO or EU GMP compliance
- Complements ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certification
Certification Process
1
Application & Review
Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.
2
Stage 1 — Document Review
On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.
3
Stage 2 — On-site Audit
Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.
4
Certification Decision
CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
5
Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. GMP is sector-specific (pharmaceutical/cosmetic) and required by regulators. ISO 9001 is a general quality management standard. Many organisations hold both — they complement each other well.
WHO GMP Guidelines are the most widely recognised globally. EU GMP (EudraLex Vol. 4) applies for EU export. CAS certifies against WHO GMP guidelines.
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