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)
Purna Pharmaceuticals NV
Belgium
Purna Pharmaceuticals NV is an independent Belgian company established in 1986, specializing in contract development and manufacturing of semi-solid (creams, gels, ointments, pastes), liquid, and powder pharmaceutical products. The company has over 30 years of experience and is a preferred contract manufacturing partner for most of the top-10 pharma multinationals. Purna was recently acquired by Ampersand Capital Partners. Manufacturing capabilities include liquids (150L to 10,000L), semi-solids (20L to 2,000L), and powders (10kg to 250kg) with serialization and track-and-trace compliance.
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Rentschler Biopharma
Germany
Rentschler Biopharma is a leading global CDMO focused exclusively on biopharmaceuticals, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company contributed to nearly 25% of FDA-approved biopharmaceuticals in 2023, has supported 180+ biotherapeutics, and serves 180+ clients worldwide. It is an independent family-owned company employing approximately 1,400 people.
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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