An Overview of GMP AND CGMP Guidelines
Because of the thalidomide tragedy in the U.S., the FDA (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION introduced in 1940, GMP (GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES). In 1963, the World Health Assembly supported CGM and stated that all companies, factories should follow GMP. In 1978, GMP was modified to CGMP and regulated by the FDA. CGMP works to ensure a…