Certification
EMA-Certified CDMOs
Compare CDMOs with EMA GMP certification for EU-market pharmaceutical manufacturing. Filter by product type, member state, and manufacturing capabilities.
349 companies listed
About EMA GMP Certification
EMA (European Medicines Agency) GMP certification confirms that a manufacturing facility complies with EU Good Manufacturing Practice standards. GMP inspections are conducted by national competent authorities (e.g., BfArM in Germany, ANSM in France, MHRA in the UK) and the resulting GMP certificates are recognized across the EU through mutual recognition.
The EMA maintains Mutual Recognition Agreements with regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, and other countries. This means EU GMP inspections may be accepted by these agencies without re-inspection, reducing the regulatory burden on CDMOs serving multiple markets. The Qualified Person (QP) system -- unique to the EU -- provides an additional layer of batch release oversight.
Companies (349)
Cambrex
Canada
Halo Pharmaceuticals, acquired by Cambrex in 2018 for $425 million and later sold to SK Capital Partners in 2023, is a drug product CDMO specializing in oral solids, liquids, creams, sterile and non-sterile ointments, complex formulations, pediatric indications, and controlled substances. The company operates 430,000 square feet of GMP-compliant manufacturing space across Whippany, New Jersey and Montreal, Quebec, serving over 85 clients.
Small Molecule APISmall Molecule Drug ProductOral Solid Dose
Canton Biologics Co., Ltd.
China
Canton Biologics Co., Ltd. is a biologics CDMO founded by Chinese returnee scientists at Guangzhou International Biological Island. The company provides integrated R&D and manufacturing services for biologics including CMC development, GMP manufacturing up to 2000L, analytical development, and aseptic fill/finish with GMP certifications from China, US, Japan, and Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EU GMP certification work?+
National competent authorities in EU member states conduct GMP inspections of manufacturing facilities. If compliant, the authority issues a GMP certificate valid for up to 3 years. The certificate covers specific activities (manufacturing, testing, batch release) and product types. The EudraGMDP database is the public registry of EU GMP certificates -- you can verify any CDMO's current certification status there.
What is the Qualified Person (QP) role?+
The Qualified Person is a unique EU regulatory requirement. Every batch of pharmaceutical product released in the EU must be certified by a QP -- a named individual with specific academic qualifications and experience. The QP takes personal legal responsibility for confirming that each batch was manufactured and tested according to GMP requirements and the marketing authorization. CDMOs serving the EU market must have access to QP services.
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