Current Good Manufacturing Practice
/ˈkɜːrənt ɡʊd ˈmænjʊˌfæktʃərɪŋ ˈpræktɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) Regulatory standards enforced by agencies such as the FDA to ensure products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards in manufacturing, particularly pharmaceuticals and food.
The pharmaceutical company was inspected to verify compliance with current good manufacturing practice guidelines.
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as CGMP, these practices form a legal baseline ensuring product safety and efficacy; legal texts commonly use CGMP interchangeably with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
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