Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

Issued by FDA

Standard

Audit Scope

Manufacturing facility practices, quality systems, production and process controls under 21 CFR Part 111

What It Proves

Facility claims to follow FDA manufacturing quality requirements for dietary supplements (21 CFR Part 111). Covers identity, purity, strength, composition, and contamination limits.

What It Does Not Prove

Does NOT mean FDA has inspected or approved the facility. cGMP is a legal obligation for all supplement manufacturers — not a voluntary certification. Self-declared unless a third party (NSF, NPA, SQF) has audited. 'GMP Certified' is misleading — there is no FDA-issued GMP certificate.

How Vendors Report It

You may see this listed as:

cGMP CompliantGMP CompliantGMP Certified

Vendors Listing This Certification

Claims are at various verification stages. See individual profiles for assessment details.

Related Glossary Concepts

21 CFR Part 111 FDA Facility Registration

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