One must follow a multi-step procedure for acquiring the certificate for good manufacturing practices. The initial step is the formal application phase where you fill the application form with the essential details to record the data on the GMP database. The submitted application gets reviewed for analysis. Gap analysis is a critical step before the audit session and helps recognize the shortcoming in the follow-up of quality guidelines. After this, the audit reports determine the GMP consistency in the organization. On completing a successful audit, you receive the certification from the certification body.