GMP — Good Manufacturing Practice Certification
Good Manufacturing Practice certification demonstrates that your production processes, facilities and controls consistently produce safe, high-quality products — essential for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic and supplement manufacturers.
What is GMP?
GMP covers the systems and procedures manufacturers must have in place to ensure products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards — covering premises, equipment, personnel hygiene, documentation and traceability.
RBA Registrars conducts independent GMP audits against recognised international frameworks, giving regulators, retailers and consumers confidence in your manufacturing controls.
WHY PURSUE THIS
Benefits of GMP certification
Consistent product quality
Documented, controlled processes reduce batch-to-batch variation and product failures.
Regulatory readiness
Aligns your facility with expectations from health authorities and retail partners.
Consumer trust
An independently verified mark of manufacturing discipline and product safety.
Market access
Many distributors and retailers require GMP as a condition of supply.
STAKEHOLDER TRUST
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 3
Good Health and Well-being
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
“Good Manufacturing Practice is not paperwork, it is proof that quality is built into every batch.”
Sarah Okafor, Lead Manufacturing Assessor, RBA Registrars
Organisations that benefit from certification
Food
Cosmetics
Textiles
Pharmaceutical goods
Manufacturer of medicines
Other manufacturing
What we audit
What we assess for Good Manufacturing Practice
Our assessors evaluate objective evidence against each focus area below and record findings in a formal audit report.
01
Facility & Equipment Controls
Premises design, cleaning validation and equipment qualification.
02
Personnel Hygiene & Training
Gowning, hygiene practices and role-specific competence training.
03
Documentation & Batch Records
Batch manufacturing records and document control requirements.
04
Quality Control & Testing
In-process and finished-product testing against specification.
Related Standards & Services
Explore other certification schemes and services offered by RBA Registrars.
Ready to begin your GMP certification journey?
Tell us about your organisation and we’ll return a fixed-price proposal — no obligation.