GMP guidelines and regulations address different issues that can influence the safety and quality of a product. Meeting GMP or cGMP standards helps the organization comply with legislative orders, increase the quality of their products, improve customer satisfaction, increase sales, and earn a profitable return of investment.
Conducting GMP audits play a big part in assessing the compliance of the organization to manufacturing protocols and guidelines. Performing regular checks can minimize the risk of adulteration and misbranding. A GMP audit helps improve the overall performance of different systems including the following:
- Building and facilities
- Materials management
- Quality control systems
- Manufacturing
- Packaging and identification labeling
- Quality management systems
- Personnel and GMP training
- Purchasing
- Customer service
