GSP — Good Storage Practices
Good Storage Practices certification for warehousing and storage operations — ensuring product integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout storage.
Standard
WHO GSP Guidelines
Service type
By CAS
Issued under
CAS — own authority
What it is
Good Storage Practices (GSP) are guidelines specifying requirements for the storage of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and other regulated goods. GSP ensures products are stored under appropriate conditions to maintain their quality, safety, and efficacy until they reach the end user.
Who needs it
Warehouse operators, cold store operators, pharmaceutical wholesalers, hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and any organisation storing regulated products.
Benefits of certification
- Ensures regulated products are stored under correct conditions
- Required by pharmaceutical regulatory authorities for storage licences
- Reduces product degradation, spoilage, and contamination risk
- Supports pharmaceutical import and export compliance
- Complements GMP and GDP as part of a full supply chain programme
- Demonstrates compliance to pharmaceutical manufacturer audits
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
When is GSP separate from GDP?
GSP specifically focuses on storage facilities (warehouses, pharmacies) without distribution activities. GDP covers the transport and distribution element. Many organisations require both.
Does GSP cover cold chain storage?
Yes. GSP requirements include temperature-controlled and refrigerated storage — essential for biological products, vaccines, and temperature-sensitive medicines.
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