# Inbound GDP Control

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Inbound GDP Control is a structured inspection performed at goods receipt to confirm that incoming pharmaceutical shipments comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.

Inbound GDP Control is a structured inspection performed at goods receipt to confirm that incoming pharmaceutical shipments comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements. GDP sets the quality framework for the wholesale distribution of medicinal products for human use and is legally binding across the European Union. The inspection covers transport documentation, temperature history (data logger analysis), packaging integrity, handling records, and traceability data. Any non-conformity can render an entire batch non-compliant and trigger quarantine. The control is embedded within a broader quality management system and is reviewed during GDP inspections conducted by national medicines authorities.

**Source:** [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013H0C0338%2801%29](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013H0C0338%2801%29)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Inbound GDP Control |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 96 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013H0C0338%2801%29 |

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