The FDA governs the pharmaceutical industry in the US and the EU-GMP has the same duties in Europe. The role of these institutions is to make sure that the drugs, medical products and blood supplies that are on the market or used by healthcare professionals are safe for the public to use. New regulations are created regularly as research creates new drugs and products. For each step in the manufacturing, processing and packaging of items under GMP jurisdiction, the staff need to have regular GMP training.

The courses are run by pharmaceutical consulting firms, with tutors having years of experience in GMP regulations, auditing, inspection and quality control. Attendants at the courses will be given lectures, join in discussions and do team tasks.

There are five basic modules that an effective GMP training course should offer the attending delegates. They are all necessary in their own way so that companies are complying with every regulation affecting them.

Compare the similarities and differences between GMP requirements stated by the FDA and the EU.

On the minute information about new regulations that have been brought in as well as any reviews and surveys that have been conducted in the previous year.

Advice on how to deal with any changes that need to be made and how far you can deviate from any regulation.

Knowledge on how your premises, processes, procedures and people can affect GMP regulations.

Explanation of why GMP is so important during the sterilisation, packing, dosage and computer recording stages of manufacture.

Finding the right course for your staff is easy if you use the internet. You should choose to use a firm that has received positive reviews from those who have used one of their courses, experienced tutors and coverage of the five important points above. make sure you do not limit your choices by firmly sticking to your local area or even your home country. Some of the best courses in the UK have attendants from countries on continental Europe.