Cannabis GMP
EU GMP, GACP, QMS, documentation, CAPA and operational quality.
This is ECI's largest knowledge area, covering EU Good Manufacturing Practice as it applies to cannabis manufacturing. Articles are grouped into analytical chemistry and method validation, contaminant and impurity testing, laboratory operations and data integrity, and documentation and facility utilities — alongside the core GMP fundamentals and the GACP-to-GMP interface. Start with the featured overview if you're new to the topic, or jump straight to the section you need below.
For a complete section-by-section walkthrough of EU GMP Annex 1 (2022), see the Annex 1 Complete Guide.
Cannabis GMP pillar structure
The hub for cannabis GMP articles, courses, templates, assessment tools and certification links.
What is EU GMP for Medical Cannabis?
A complete guide to EU GMP for cannabis operators — what it requires, who it applies to, and the commercial consequences of GMP status.
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CCGP Certification
The Certified Cannabis GMP Practitioner credential — the entry point for all ECI pathways.
Related Resources
GMP document templates, checklists and implementation guides for cannabis facilities.
Articles in this section
What is EU GMP for Medical Cannabis?
The legal basis, core requirements, common gaps and commercial consequences of EU GMP compliance for cannabis manufacturers and importers.
GMP vs GACP for Medical Cannabis
What each standard covers, where the boundary sits, and how vertically integrated cannabis operations manage the transition between them.
GMP vs GACP: Practical Implementation Checklist
A decision-path and checklist companion to the full explainer — common failure points, specifications and supplier qualification.
Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Explained
How the Pharmaceutical Quality System framework structures GMP compliance and continuous improvement in cannabis manufacturing operations.
CAPA in Cannabis Quality Systems
Corrective and preventive action — root cause analysis, effectiveness verification and the common failures in cannabis CAPA systems.
Change Control in Cannabis GMP
The formal process for managing changes to validated systems, approved processes and GMP documentation without introducing quality risk.
Cannabis Documentation and Good Documentation Practice
The documentation requirements of EU GMP and how good documentation practice applies to cannabis manufacturing records and systems.
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