Nip Impressions w/o 14 Jul 25: Housekeeping: GMP, cGMP and the 10 Golden Rules
Jim Thompson discusses Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), highlighting their importance beyond industries directly
consuming products, such as paperboard manufacturing. It explains that these
FDA and WHO formalized standards, originally from the bakery industry, are
crucial for ensuring product quality and safety. The author emphasizes how
adhering to these protocols, including the Ten Golden Rules of cGMP—which cover
aspects like facility design, process validation, documentation, staff
training, and hygiene—can lead to increased profitability and safety across
various manufacturing sectors, regardless of the final product.