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

The lineup is complete for the Jazz Fest-adjacent Fest by Nite in New Orleans, which is produced by Live for Live Music and GMP Live in partnership with Dayglo Presents and SPIN. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2026

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

Outside, on the stadium’s forecourt, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reported that bottles and barriers had been hurled at officers and police horses. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026

Lesma-Rose died following a house fire after emergency services were called to an address in the city, GMP said in a previous release. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

Because mRNA plants are multi-step and GMP-intensive, hubs rely on automation to run 24/7. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Nov. 2025

Two men were killed during the attack, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said, naming them as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. — Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025

What to Know GMP's Watson said a forensic examination provisionally determined that one of the dead victims had a gunshot wound. — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

good manufacturing practice

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above