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GSP — Good Storage Practices

Good Storage Practices certification for warehousing and storage operations — ensuring product integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout storage.

By CAS — Not Under EGAC Accreditation

This certificate is issued by CAS without third-party accreditation for this scheme. It is not within the scope of EGAC Schedule 012418B and is not recognised under the IAF MLA. Per IAF MD 23:2023, CAS clearly differentiates accredited and non-accredited services on every page.

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What is Good Storage Practices?

Good Storage Practices (GSP) are guidelines specifying requirements for the storage of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and other regulated goods. GSP ensures products are stored under appropriate conditions to maintain their quality, safety, and efficacy until they reach the end user.

Who Is This For?

Warehouse operators, cold store operators, pharmaceutical wholesalers, hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and any organisation storing regulated products.

Key Benefits
  • Ensures regulated products are stored under correct conditions
  • Required by pharmaceutical regulatory authorities for storage licences
  • Reduces product degradation, spoilage, and contamination risk
  • Supports pharmaceutical import and export compliance
  • Complements GMP and GDP as part of a full supply chain programme
  • Demonstrates compliance to pharmaceutical manufacturer audits
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
GSP specifically focuses on storage facilities (warehouses, pharmacies) without distribution activities. GDP covers the transport and distribution element. Many organisations require both.
Yes. GSP requirements include temperature-controlled and refrigerated storage — essential for biological products, vaccines, and temperature-sensitive medicines.
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