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GMP Documentation built for pharmaceutical cannabis

Annex 1 (2022) aligned. Cannabis-specific. Practitioner-authored. Every document comes with instructional guidance for facility-specific completion β€” and three ways to engage depending on your internal resource.

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For companies with internal QA or validation resource. Download immediately. Every template includes instructional guidance in blue italic text throughout β€” so your team knows exactly what to complete, verify and adapt for your facility.

Templates from €249
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Your team completes 80% of the document using the template. An ECI practitioner reviews the draft, provides written comments and confirms it meets EU GMP expectations for your facility type and target markets.

Review services from €750
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You provide facility drawings, product list, process flow and equipment list. ECI converts the template into a site-specific, facility-ready GMP document. The fastest route from blank page to controlled document.

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Everything you need to begin your GMP journey

The four foundational documents every pharmaceutical cannabis facility needs. Purchased individually at €1,146 β€” available as a bundle at a significant saving. All documents are Annex 1 (2022) aligned with cannabis-specific content and instructional guidance throughout.

πŸ›‘Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) β€” Available now
πŸ“‹Validation Master Plan (VMP) β€” Coming Q3 2026
πŸ›Site Master File (SMF) β€” Coming Q3 2026
πŸ”¬Environmental Monitoring Programme Qualification β€” Coming Q3 2026
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Contamination Control
CCS-001 Β· EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) Β· ICH Q9(R1)

Contamination Control Strategy (CCS)

The definitive cannabis GMP contamination control strategy template. Annex 1 (2022) compliant with executive dashboard, 35-failure-mode FMEA, contamination pathway logic, integrated control framework and full governance model.

πŸ“„ ~45 pages πŸ”– v3.0
βœ“CCS Executive Dashboard with risk profile and programme status
βœ“35-failure-mode FMEA across 10 dimensions β€” colour-coded RPN
βœ“Contamination pathway logic β€” Source β†’ Route β†’ Risk β†’ Control β†’ Evidence
βœ“Integrated control framework chain from GACP to QP release
βœ“Cannabis-specific risks β€” THC/CBD crossover, mycotoxins, terpene carryover, CBN
βœ“Governance and lifecycle management section
βœ“Blue italic instructional text throughout for facility-specific completion
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Validation
VMP-001 Β· EU GMP Annex 15 Β· ICH Q10
Coming Soon

Validation Master Plan (VMP)

The strategic qualification and validation framework for a pharmaceutical cannabis facility. Covers the full validation lifecycle from facility commissioning through process validation, cleaning validation and ongoing monitoring.

πŸ“„ ~35 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q3 2026
βœ“Validation programme scope and strategy
βœ“IQ/OQ/PQ qualification lifecycle approach
βœ“Process validation β€” extraction, decarboxylation, formulation, cleaning
βœ“Cleaning validation programme with PDE-based limit approach
βœ“Computer system validation programme (Annex 11)
βœ“Ongoing monitoring and periodic requalification schedule
βœ“Cannabis-specific validation considerations throughout
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Site Documentation
SMF-001 Β· EU GMP Part II Β· EudraLex Volume 4
Coming Soon

Site Master File (SMF)

The primary regulatory reference document for your manufacturing site. The SMF is the document inspectors read before visiting and the foundation of your regulatory submission package.

πŸ“„ ~30 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q3 2026
βœ“Site description and manufacturing operations
βœ“Quality management system overview
βœ“Personnel, premises and equipment
βœ“Documentation and quality control
βœ“Manufacturing, cleaning and maintenance
βœ“Complaints, recalls and self-inspection
βœ“Cannabis-specific sections β€” narcotics licensing, GACP interface
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Environmental Monitoring
EMPQ-001 Β· EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) Β· ISO 14644
Coming Soon

Environmental Monitoring Programme Qualification (EMPQ)

The qualification framework for your environmental monitoring programme. Establishes risk-justified sampling locations, statistically derived alert and action limits, and a monitoring schedule proportionate to your classified zone classification.

πŸ“„ ~25 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q3 2026
βœ“Risk-based sampling location justification
βœ“Alert and action limit derivation β€” statistically based
βœ“Particulate and microbial monitoring programme design
βœ“Personnel monitoring requirements
βœ“Excursion management and trend review procedures
βœ“EMPQ protocol and report templates
βœ“Grade C and Grade D specific requirements
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Cleaning Validation
CVP-001 Β· EU GMP Annex 15 Β· EMA PDE Guidance
Coming Soon

Cleaning Validation Plan (CVP)

The master cleaning validation plan for shared pharmaceutical cannabis manufacturing equipment. Includes PDE-based limit calculation methodology, swab recovery requirements, worst-case location rationale and the cannabis-specific THC-to-CBD cross-contamination approach.

πŸ“„ ~30 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q4 2026
βœ“PDE-based acceptance limit methodology β€” replaces arbitrary 10 ppm
βœ“Cannabis-specific: THC-in-CBD pharmacological limit approach
βœ“Swab recovery study design and correction factor application
βœ“Worst-case equipment and location selection rationale
βœ“Cleaning validation protocol template
βœ“Ongoing verification programme design
βœ“Change control requirements for new products on shared equipment
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Quality Systems
QMS-001 Β· EU GMP Part I Β· ICH Q10
Coming Soon

Quality Management System β€” GMP Manual

The overarching quality management system document for a pharmaceutical cannabis facility. Establishes the quality policy, organisational structure, key quality processes and the management review framework required by EU GMP Part I and ICH Q10.

πŸ“„ ~40 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q4 2026
βœ“Quality policy and quality objectives
βœ“Organisational structure and GMP responsibilities
βœ“Document and record management system
βœ“Change control programme framework
βœ“CAPA programme design
βœ“Deviation management system
βœ“Internal audit programme
βœ“Management review process
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Supply Chain
SQP-001 Β· EU GMP Part I Β· GACP Guidelines
Coming Soon

Supplier Qualification Programme (SQP)

The supplier qualification framework covering GACP cannabis starting material suppliers, excipient and packaging suppliers, and contract service providers. Includes the GACP supplier audit programme and cannabis-specific incoming material specification requirements.

πŸ“„ ~25 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q1 2027
βœ“Supplier qualification risk tiering β€” critical, major, standard
βœ“GACP supplier qualification and audit programme
βœ“Cannabis starting material incoming testing requirements
βœ“Approved Supplier List management
βœ“Supplier qualification audit checklist
βœ“Change notification requirements in supplier quality agreements
βœ“Pesticide, heavy metal and mycotoxin testing approach
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Pharmaceuticalisation Indexβ„’
PI-001 Β· ECI SOMF Framework Β· ICH Q10
Coming Soon

PI Professional Assessment Report Template

The ECI Pharmaceuticalisation Indexβ„’ Professional Assessment Report template. A 35–50 page structured report framework for consultants and QA professionals conducting pharmaceutical maturity assessments of cannabis manufacturing facilities.

πŸ“„ ~45 pages πŸ”– v1.0 β€” Coming Q4 2026
βœ“Executive summary and PI Score presentation
βœ“Eight-pillar maturity assessment framework
βœ“Pillar scoring and analysis templates
βœ“Industry benchmarking integration
βœ“Maturity heat map and gap analysis
βœ“Prioritised improvement roadmap template
βœ“Board presentation summary section
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Need the full GMP documentation package?

For cannabis facilities building their GMP system from the ground up β€” Quality Manual, VMP, CCS, SMF, Validation Strategy, Supplier Qualification Programme and more. Contact ECI to discuss a complete documentation package.

Frequently asked questions

What GMP document templates does ECI offer?

ECI offers professional GMP templates for Contamination Control Strategy (CCS), Validation Master Plan (VMP), Site Master File (SMF), Environmental Monitoring Programme Qualification (EMPQ), Cleaning Validation Plan (CVP), Quality Management System Manual, Supplier Qualification Programme, and the PI Professional Assessment Report Template.

What are the three service tiers for ECI templates?

ECI offers three service tiers: Buy Template (download immediately from €249), Review My Draft (your team completes 80%, ECI reviews from €750), and Build It For Me (ECI develops the full site-specific document from €3,500).

Are ECI templates aligned to EU GMP Annex 1 2022?

Yes. All ECI GMP document templates are aligned to EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) requirements and include cannabis-specific content not found in generic pharmaceutical templates. Each template includes instructional guidance throughout.