Product Certification
Quick answer: Good Manufacturing Practices certification per WHO/Codex GMP guidelines — for pharma, food and cosmetics, 15-30 days
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Identify applicable GMP guideline — WHO TRS, Codex Alimentarius, Schedule M or PIC/S — based on product and target market.
Audit current manufacturing, QC and storage practices against the applicable GMP chapters and identify closure areas.
Prepare SOPs, MFRs, validation protocols, qualification records and contamination control procedures for audit readiness.
Run the documented GMP system across production, QC and warehouse for 30-60 days with documented evidence before audit.
GMP-accredited certification body conducts on-site audit covering premises, personnel, processes and quality systems.
Yearly surveillance audit by the certification body maintains GMP compliance for the 3-year certification cycle.
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| Aspect | DIY / Portal | Local Tax Consultant | FinTax24 |
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| Filing time | 7–14 days (typical) | Varies by availability and workload | 15-30 business days |
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| Pricing | Government fees only | Consultant fee + government fees | Transparent: ₹4,999 + govt fees |
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GMP certification under WHO guidelines verifies that pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics products are consistently produced and controlled to quality standards. The WHO TRS 986, Codex Alimentarius and PIC/S frameworks define the core GMP requirements globally.
GMP certification takes 15-30 days after system implementation. First-time manufacturers should allow 60-90 days for documentation, validation, training and a mock audit before the certification body visit.
Yes, Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945 mandates GMP compliance for all pharmaceutical manufacturers in Gujarat. WHO-GMP is required for export markets regulated by PIC/S member authorities.
A GMP certificate is typically valid for 3 years subject to successful annual surveillance audits. Some jurisdictions like CDSCO accept the certificate for the full cycle if surveillance is current.
GMP is a prescriptive manufacturing standard focused on product safety, hygiene and process validation. ISO 9001 is a generic QMS standard covering quality management across any industry. Many manufacturers maintain both.
Yes, GMP per IS 4011 and WHO cosmetics GMP applies to Indian cosmetics manufacturers under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. ISO 22716 cosmetics GMP is the international benchmark accepted globally.
GMP certification starts from ₹14,999 plus annual surveillance fee of ₹4,999. Final cost depends on facility size, product complexity and audit man-days allocated by the certification body.
Yes, a startup can obtain GMP certification before commercial production by completing qualification, validation and mock audits. The certification body audits the system, not the production volume.
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