# GMP Certification Pharma

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Pharmaceutical manufacturers and logistics operators handling medicinal products require GMP Certification as the officially recognized proof that their processes comply with Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and logistics operators handling medicinal products require GMP Certification as the officially recognized proof that their processes comply with Good Manufacturing Practice standards. GMP establishes binding requirements for hygiene, quality testing, and traceability throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain. In the EU, certification is a prerequisite for placing medicines on the market; equivalent requirements apply in the United States, Switzerland, and numerous other jurisdictions. Competent authorities—in Europe, the national medicines agencies of member states and the European Medicines Agency (EMA)—grant authorization following on-site inspections. To retain certification, companies must document and report deviations, demonstrate regular staff training, and submit to recurring audits.

**Source:** [https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/research-and-development/compliance-research-development/good-manufacturing-practice](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/research-and-development/compliance-research-development/good-manufacturing-practice)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | GMP Certification Pharma |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/research-and-development/compliance-research-development/good-manufacturing-practice |

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