A system ensuring products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) refers to the regulations that require manufacturers to ensure their products meet consistent and high-quality standards through rigorous control of production processes and validation procedures. GMP is critical in industries such as pharmaceuticals and food production, where product quality directly impacts public health and safety.
In pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing, GMP requires the validation of the blending process to ensure uniformity of the active ingredient across all units, typically with a ±5% variance.
Typically applied in pharmaceutical companies during the manufacturing of medications to meet regulatory approval by entities such as the FDA.
In a food production facility, GMP mandates the calibration of temperature control systems for pasteurization to maintain 72°C (161.6°F) for at least 15 seconds to ensure product safety.
Common in dairy processing plants to ensure compliance with health safety standards.