Frequently asked questions
1. Does the Health Bureau issue the certificate of “Good Manufacturing Practice for Pharmaceutical Products (GMP)”? Is there any charge for this service? How long is the certificate valid for?
After receiving a written application for the certificate, the Pharmaceutical Affairs Department of the Health Bureau will open a file for follow-up and arrange for a GMP inspection; if the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant passes the inspection, the GMP certificate will be issued within 40 days. This service is free of charge. In general situations, the GMP certificate is valid for 24 months.