Cannabis GMP & GACP Certification Consultants
Achieving Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) certification positions your cannabis operation for medical-grade production, international export, and the highest tier of product quality assurance. Design Review Management’s cannabis GMP and GACP certification consulting service provides end-to-end support — from facility design alignment through SOP development, internal audits, and final certification preparation.
Our cannabis GMP certification consultants work with cultivators, processors, and manufacturers across the United States who are targeting EU GMP, cGMP, or GACP compliance. Whether you are building a new facility, upgrading an existing one, or preparing for a third-party certification audit, DRM provides the expert guidance and documentation support to get you there.
What is Cannabis GMP and GACP Certification?
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a quality management framework governing the manufacturing, processing, and handling of cannabis products. It ensures consistent product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all production batches. Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) applies specifically to the cultivation, harvesting, and primary processing of cannabis plant material — ensuring quality is built in from the earliest stage of production.
Our Cannabis GMP and GACP Consulting Services
We evaluate or redesign your cannabis facility to meet GMP and GACP physical infrastructure requirements — including cleanroom standards, contamination control, personnel flow, and documentation accessibility.
We develop comprehensive standard operating procedures covering all aspects of your cannabis operation — from cultivation and processing to packaging, testing, and quality control.
We build the complete quality management system required for GMP certification — including document control, deviation management, CAPA processes, and training records.
We conduct thorough gap assessments and internal audits to identify compliance shortfalls and develop targeted remediation plans before your certification audit.
We prepare your team and documentation for third-party certification audits, including mock audits that simulate the certification process and build your team’s confidence.
Benefits of GMP and GACP Certification for Cannabis Businesses
GMP and GACP certification opens doors to medical cannabis programmes and international export markets that require certified supply chains.
GMP systems drive consistent, documented processes that eliminate quality variation and reduce product failures, returns, and recalls.
Certified facilities demonstrate proactive compliance to regulators, reducing the risk of licence suspension, facility shutdown, or product seizures.
GMP and GACP certification is a recognised mark of quality that builds confidence with medical patients, retail buyers, and institutional investors.
Certified operations can more easily enter new markets — including EU and international markets — that require supply chain certification as a condition of entry.
Industries We Serve
GACP certification support for medicinal cannabis cultivation operations targeting EU or domestic medical-grade production standards.
GMP consulting for post-harvest processing, extraction, and cannabis product manufacturing operations.
GMP compliance support for cannabis extraction operations targeting medical-grade extract production and international export.
End-to-end GMP and GACP certification support for operators in state medical cannabis programmes with strict quality requirements.
EU GMP pathway support for US cannabis operators targeting international medical cannabis export markets.
Why Choose Design Review Management?
DRM brings a rare combination of cannabis facility design expertise and GMP/GACP compliance knowledge. We understand that achieving certification is not just about paperwork — it starts with a facility designed for compliance.
DRM can both redesign your facility for GMP alignment and build your compliance programme — a unique integrated capability that most consultants cannot offer.
Our team has direct experience with GMP and GACP compliance programmes, including EU GMP pathways for international cannabis export.
We provide GMP and GACP consulting services to cannabis operators across all legal cannabis states, on-site and remotely.
We support US cannabis operators targeting EU GMP certification for international medical cannabis export, navigating the complex European regulatory requirements.
Our GMP and GACP programmes are designed to be implemented and maintained by your team — practical, proportionate, and built for real-world cannabis operations.
Our GMP and GACP Certification Process
We review your current operation, target certification standard, and timeline to define the engagement scope and develop a realistic certification roadmap.
We conduct a comprehensive gap assessment against your target GMP or GACP standard, identifying all areas requiring remediation before certification.
We develop a detailed remediation plan covering facility changes, SOP development, QMS build-out, and training requirements.
We support your team through the implementation of all remediation actions, including SOP writing, QMS setup, training delivery, and facility modifications.
We conduct a mock certification audit to test your readiness, identify remaining gaps, and prepare your team for the real certification audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GMP and GACP for cannabis?
GACP covers the agricultural phase — cultivation, harvesting, and primary processing. GMP covers the manufacturing phase — drying through finished product. Both are required for fully certified medicinal cannabis supply chains.
Is GMP certification mandatory for cannabis businesses in the USA?
GMP certification is not universally mandatory for US cannabis businesses, but is required by many state medical programmes and is essential for international export.
How long does cannabis GMP certification take?
Certification timelines vary based on your starting point. New facilities with design support typically achieve certification in 12–24 months. Existing operations may require 18–36 months depending on remediation scope.
What documents are required for cannabis GMP certification?
GMP certification requires a comprehensive QMS including SOPs, batch records, training records, deviation logs, CAPA documentation, and audit trails covering all production activities.
Can an existing cannabis facility achieve GMP certification?
Yes. Many existing cannabis facilities have achieved GMP certification after completing a gap assessment and implementing the required facility modifications and quality systems.
Does DRM support EU GMP certification?
Yes. We support US cannabis operators targeting EU GMP certification for international medical cannabis export, including facility design alignment and QMS development to EU GMP standards.
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