cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Also known as: GMP, Current Good Manufacturing Practice
Definition
cGMP is an FDA-enforced manufacturing standard that ensures products are consistently produced and controlled to quality standards.
cGMP regulations apply to dietary supplements, food, drugs, and cosmetics. They cover facility cleanliness, equipment maintenance, ingredient traceability, batch records, employee training, and quality control.
A 'cGMP-certified facility' has been audited and confirmed to meet these standards. botanCBD products are manufactured in cGMP and ISO certified facilities registered with the FDA, subject to routine inspections.
Related terms
- COA (Certificate of Analysis)A COA is a document from an accredited third-party lab certifying what is — and isn't — in a CBD product.
- Third-Party TestingThird-party testing means a CBD product was analyzed by an independent, accredited lab — not by the manufacturer themselves.
- ISO 17025ISO 17025 is the international quality standard for testing and calibration laboratories. CBD COAs should come from labs accredited under this standard.
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