The safety, quality, and compliance of products offered in the modern dynamic industrial setting have become more than a duty outlined by regulatory requirements, but an entrepreneurial necessity. In Saudi Arabia, the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics, and medical devices industries are rapidly evolving with the help of the Vision 2030 program. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification is vital to prove credibility and secure approvals, as well as to venture overseas.
GMP is the term used to discuss a set of manufacturing concepts and practices that ensure products are manufactured and controlled as per the standards of their quality. It encompasses everything related to production, including raw materials, equipment, facilities, staff hygiene, training, and documentation. In the case of industries that impinge on human health, certification is usually required, especially when dealing with pharmaceutical and food-related products.
The Increasing Need for GMP in Saudi Arabia:
As more investment is made in local production and domestic output of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and personal care products, GMP is becoming a requisite in businesses that desire to stay afloat and within the confines of the law in the Kingdom. GMP has also become a licensing precondition of many regulatory authorities like the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). In addition, global customers and export markets are more compelled to show evidence of GMP compliance before they can accept products of Saudi exporters. Being a local manufacturer, building more capacity, choosing to establish yourself in the Kingdom as a multinational, or planning to enter into regulated markets as a startup, GMP certification will be a strategic step towards gaining operational excellence.
Qdot international is also an expert in providing end-to-end GMP certification consultancy services as per the requirements of industries in Saudi Arabia. Our knowledge is deeply local, and we have vast experience in the regulatory field, and the services that we provide assist companies operating in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Al Khobar, Mecca, Medina, and other cities to ensure that their production systems comply with the national and global GMP requirements. Our consultancy services start with an in-depth evaluation of your current operations. We can recognise issues, risk areas, and areas of improvement, and then design and put in place a GMP-compliant quality management system. These also involve establishing good documentation habits, standard operating procedures (SOPs), sanitation guidelines, equipment checkup schedules, and the training of employees. As opposed to generic solutions, we work out the solution on the basis of your particular industry: pharmaceuticals, herbal supplements, processed foods, and cosmetic products. We guarantee to bring your facility to the level of SFDA and other worldwide expected regulations (including WHO GMP, PIC/S, or EU GMP) and get you ready to face third-party audits.
Finding Your Way to Certification:
The complex of steps that is usually followed when applying the GMP certification in Saudi Arabia would generally include the processes of reviewing the systems, providing documentation, implementation, internal auditing, and following up on corrective measures, concluding through the final examination by the duly appointed certification body. We handle all of this process with you to make it clear and provide all-around support. Our consultants are not here to prepare documents; we stay and work with your team and develop internal capabilities that will not fade away once the certification date is reached. We also assist clients with recertification or surveillance audits and those who require updating their systems, either because they are expanding or they are being covered by new regulations. In the most practical and active assistance possible to you, we prevent the expensive delays, rejections, or product recalls.
