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GxP

GxP (Good Practice) is a set of rules and guidelines that companies follow to ensure that their products are safe, effective and of high quality.

Imagine that you have a toy which you really like to play with. You always read the instructions on how to use it, and you make sure that you use it correctly, because you don’t want it to break, and you don’t want to get hurt while playing with it.

Similarly, companies have to follow certain rules and guidelines to make sure that their products are safe for people to use. These rules help to make sure that their products are made correctly, and that they work the way they are supposed to work.

One example of GxP rules is GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), which sets the standard for how drugs and medical devices should be made. Companies that make medicines have to follow GMP rules, which ensure that they follow proper hygiene practices, use the right materials, and keep track of everything they do when making a medicine.

Another example of GxP is GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), which provides standards for conducting experiments and tests in labs. Companies that do research have to follow these rules, which include things like keeping accurate records of their work, making sure everyone wears safety equipment, and following procedures to eliminate, avoid or minimize any risks related to the work they are performing.

GxP rules and guidelines are very important to ensure that products are safe and of high quality. Just like you follow rules when playing with your toys, companies have to follow rules to make sure that their products are safe and work correctly.