GDP APPROVAL
GOOD DISTRIBUTION PRACTICE
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Approval
Storage and distribution are essential stages in the food and pharmaceutical supply chains. As a certification body key location in Canada, ACS Canada conducts audits and provides IAS–IAF accredited certification services for ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 in both food and pharmaceutical scopes, ensuring that organizations maintain rigorous quality and safety standards at every stage of their operations.
The Importance of GDP in Food and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Handling, storing, and distributing products involves multiple stakeholders and inherent risks. From procurement and storage to transportation and relabeling, each phase presents potential threats to product quality and safety. ACS Canada supports organizations in both the food and pharmaceutical sectors to manage these challenges through effective quality systems and compliance with international GDP standards.
Our Accreditation and Commitment to Excellence
Through our accreditation for ISO 9001, we promote strong Quality Management Systems that drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement. Similarly, our ISO 22000 accreditation reinforces our commitment to food safety management—focusing on hazard analysis, critical control points, and regulatory compliance.
Ensuring Safety and Integrity Through GDP Approval
By combining expertise in both food and pharmaceutical certification, ACS Canada delivers GDP Approval that validates compliance with globally recognized distribution standards. This ensures that products maintain safety, integrity, and traceability from production to final delivery to consumers.
Why GDP Matters
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) directly influences the quality and safety of food and pharmaceutical products. Contamination or spoilage risks often emerge during storage or transportation. In pharmaceuticals, correct handling and temperature management are vital to maintaining medicinal efficacy and consumer safety.
Traceability and Risk Prevention
GDP emphasizes product traceability—enabling manufacturers and distributors to quickly identify, isolate, and recall affected products in the event of contamination or nonconformity. Effective traceability not only protects consumers but also strengthens confidence in the global food and pharmaceutical supply chains.
Core Elements of GDP Compliance
The GDP framework includes a range of operational controls that ensure consistent product safety:
- Temperature-controlled storage and transportation
- Clean and secure storage facilities
- Documented sanitation and pest control programs
- Detailed distribution and traceability records
- Training and qualification of all personnel handling products
Application Across Industries
GDP Approval applies to all entities engaged in the storage and distribution of food, agricultural, and pharmaceutical products. This includes farms, manufacturers, wholesalers, logistics providers, distributors, transport companies, and healthcare facilities. Each plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the supply chain.
Extending to the Pharmaceutical Sector
In pharmaceuticals, GDP standards govern every step—from manufacturing and warehousing to hospital and pharmacy delivery. Adherence ensures proper storage, labeling, and handling practices to maintain medicine safety, potency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Commitment to Global Standards
At ACS Canada, we provide GDP Approval services tailored to the needs of both food and pharmaceutical industries. Our assessments verify compliance with international standards, ensuring that certified organizations consistently deliver safe, traceable, and high-quality products.
Benefits of GDP Approval Certification from ACS Canada
- Demonstrate that your distribution and traceability system is effectively designed and implemented.
- Confirm that your operations pose no risk to products or end consumers.
- Show that your distribution system meets international reliability and safety expectations.
- Reassure supply chain partners and authorities with rapid recall and compliance readiness.
Contact ACS Canada Certification
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