For a Vietnamese pharmaceutical manufacturer planning EU market entry, the most expensive question is not, “Can this site pass an EU GMP inspection?”
It is this: Can the existing facility support the intended product and EU supply model without creating an open-ended remediation programme, an unmanageable shutdown, or stranded CAPEX?
That distinction matters. A conventional…
For Vietnamese manufacturers, EU GMP certification involves defining the intended product and market, aligning with an EU importer and regulatory pathway, closing facility and quality-system gaps, completing qualification and validation, and passing an inspection. QA, engineering, regulatory affairs, validation, production, and senior management must work together because the route depends on the product, activities, importer,…
