Good Manufacturing Practice Manufacturing
Manufacturing Quality Certification
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification provides independent assurance that manufacturers consistently produce products meeting defined quality and safety standards — applicable to food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary supplements and related sectors.
What is GMP?
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a system of quality assurance and control requirements for the manufacturing of products where quality and safety are critical — including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary supplements, medical devices and related sectors. GMP certification provides independent assurance that a manufacturer's processes, facilities, equipment, personnel, documentation and quality systems consistently produce products of defined quality and safety.
GMP requirements vary by sector — each industry has its own GMP guidelines and regulatory frameworks. Food GMP is defined by Codex Alimentarius (CAC/RCP 1-1969), EU Regulation 852/2004 and national food safety legislation. Pharmaceutical GMP is governed by WHO GMP, EU GMP Annex guidance and national medicines authority requirements. Cosmetics GMP follows ISO 22716. RBA Registrars assesses GMP compliance against the applicable sector-specific framework.
GMP is the essential foundation layer of any manufacturing quality and food safety programme. It addresses the basic operational and environmental conditions required before hazard-specific controls (such as HACCP) can be effective. Key areas of GMP include premises and equipment, pest control, cleaning and sanitation, personal hygiene, raw material control, production controls, documentation and record-keeping, and product recall procedures.
RBA Registrars provides GMP certification for manufacturers in the food, food supplement, pharmaceutical (non-medicinal), cosmetics and personal care product sectors — assessing compliance against relevant GMP guidelines through on-site audit and documentation review, and issuing GMP certificates to organisations meeting the requirements.
Buildings, facilities and equipment designed, constructed and maintained to prevent contamination and enable effective cleaning.
Documented cleaning and sanitation programmes — schedules, methods, chemicals, responsibilities and verification records.
Effective pest prevention and control programme with documented inspections, corrective actions and third-party contracts where applicable.
Personal hygiene requirements, health policies, protective clothing, training and visitor controls for all production areas.
Complete, accurate and up-to-date records for all critical operations — batch records, cleaning records, temperature logs, non-conformance records.
Benefits of GMP Certification
Third-party certification provides independent, credible verification that your practices meet international standards.
GMP certification provides documented evidence of compliance with food safety, pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing regulations — reducing the risk of regulatory action.
Retailers, distributors and contract manufacturers require GMP certification from suppliers — particularly for food, supplements and cosmetics.
GMP certification is recognised internationally — facilitating export to markets requiring evidence of GMP-compliant manufacturing.
Systematic GMP controls reduce the frequency of non-conforming product, contamination incidents and costly product recalls.
Independent GMP certification demonstrates to consumers and trading partners that products are manufactured under verified quality and hygiene conditions.
GMP provides the prerequisite programme foundation for HACCP and ISO 22000 — often certified together as part of a comprehensive food safety system.
Certification contributes to achieving multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting your organisation's sustainability commitments and ESG reporting.
GMP Certification Process
RBA Registrars's certification pathway is transparent, structured and professionally conducted — from initial enquiry through to certificate issue and ongoing surveillance.
Contact RBA Registrars to discuss your manufacturing sector (food, cosmetics, supplements), product range, facility size and applicable GMP framework. We confirm sector competence and issue a tailored quotation.
Complete the RBA Registrars application and sign the Certification Agreement setting out the audit scope, fees, surveillance schedule and certification obligations.
RBA Registrars auditor reviews GMP documentation — cleaning schedules, pest control records, batch records, allergen procedures — to assess readiness for the Stage 2 on-site audit.
Comprehensive on-site audit of premises, equipment, production operations, hygiene practices, documentation and records against the applicable GMP framework requirements.
Independent certification decision. RBA Registrars issues a GMP certificate valid for three years, specifying the certified scope, facility and product categories.
Annual surveillance audit confirms continued GMP compliance, reviews any facility or process changes and checks corrective action records.
Full recertification audit before certificate expiry. Certificate renewed for a further three years on successful completion.
Ready to achieve GMP certification?
Contact RBA Registrars for a no-obligation scoping call and tailored quotation.
Related Standards
RBA Registrars certifies all of the following — individually or as part of an integrated management system.