Importance

• GMP certification safeguards consumers by ensuring that food and drug products are manufactured by professionals in the safest manner possible. This certification helps to reduce the likelihood of disease or illness by improper product manufacturing and distribution.
  
  

Regulation Issues

• GMP certification regulates a business by reviewing personnel qualifications, creation validation, equipment verification and product handling, according to the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. A company must comply with regulations established by the FDA to qualify and maintain its GMP certification.
  
  

Qualification

• Companies seeking out a GMP certification must meet the requirements established by the FDA. The Center for Professional Advancement features GMP Certification training program to prepare and assist businesses in obtaining this certification.