Introduction
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) ensure quality, safety, consistency, and compliance across every stage of hemp product manufacturing.
This guide provides a full GMP breakdown for hemp facilities moving toward certification or improving internal standards.
🏭 Facility Requirements
- Controlled access areas
- Cleanable, nonreactive surfaces
- Air filtration (HEPA preferred)
- Pest control logs
- Temperature/humidity monitoring
🧼 Sanitation Standards
- Daily cleaning logs
- Chemical storage & SDS documentation
- Allergen management (for gummies/edibles)
- Tool sterilization protocols
🧪 Equipment Standards
- Calibration logs (monthly)
- Maintenance records
- Cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems
📄 Documentation
GMP = “If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.”
Required logs:
- Batch Production Records (BPRs)
- Batch Packaging Records
- Receiving records & supplier qualification
- COA traceability
- CAPA reports
🧑🔬 Personnel Requirements
- Job descriptions
- Training logs
- PPE requirements
- Hygiene policies
🧾 Final Product Testing
Must confirm:
- Potency alignment (±10%)
- Total THC compliance
- Microbial safety
- Heavy metals
- Residual solvents
Summary
GMP creates operational consistency and is now expected by distributors, white-label partners, and investors.
Partner with GMP-aligned ingredient suppliers