Accreditation scheme · GLP
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) test facilities
Recognition of test facilities complying with the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice for non-clinical health and environmental safety studies.
Scope & benefits
What this scheme covers
Competence requirements, assessment workflow and surveillance rules for this scheme are maintained by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack for the normative details.
Mutual recognition
What accreditation under GLP provides
- Acceptance of study data across OECD member economies.
- Formal recognition of test facility organisation and quality systems.
- Supports regulatory submissions for chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Assessment workflow
Application timeline
Every application follows the same documented sequence, from the initial document pack to the accreditation decision and surveillance cycle.
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Application
Application with test facility master schedule.
Indicative duration: 10 business days
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Document review
Review of the quality assurance programme and SOPs.
Indicative duration: 30 days
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On-site inspection
GLP inspection of facilities and ongoing studies.
Indicative duration: 2–3 days
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Decision
Recognition decision and register publication.
Indicative duration: 30 days
Document library
Mandatory documents
Forms and normative documents referenced by the assessment workflow. Always check the version before submission.
Application forms for this scheme are issued by the Assessment Team. Request the document pack through the application form.
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Start your application
Applications are triaged by the Assessment Team. Acknowledgement is issued within 3 business days.