NSF GMP program
NSF International announces May 30 its good manufacturing practices readiness program, "One Step Ahead," which includes an online service center to help manufacturers prepare for the GMPs. NSF will audit facilities and note any non-conformances, giving firms opportunities to take corrective action before FDA audits. NSF's program offers a source book containing standard operating procedure templates and a trial self-audit tool. FDA and the Office of Management and Budget announced GMPs received final clearance from OMB on May 9 (1"The Tan Sheet" May 14, 2007, p. 5)...
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