GMP

abbreviation or noun

ˌjē-ˌem-ˈpē 

plural GMPs

: a good manufacturing practice : a standardized procedure to ensure safety and efficacy in design, production, and quality control of especially health products

… scaling production while meeting regulatory requirements, and preparing for smoother transitions from early studies to GMP readiness.

—FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

… prefilled with a single dose representing one vaccination, in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

—Suzanne Shelley

Inspectors from FDA, the European Medicines Agency, and other regulatory bodies require evidence that biopharmaceutical manufacturers are following GMPs. This includes facility and equipment maintenance.

—Susan Haigney

Examples of GMP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Good manufacturing practice certification Supplements that are GMP-certified have been independently verified to meet certain manufacturing standards. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Cymbiotika’s ingredients are all third-party tested and GMP-certified, too. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026

States would still govern access, DEA oversight would remain, and businesses would face the daunting task of complying with FDA standards and pharmaceutical-level GMP requirements. — Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

good manufacturing practice

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above