Thai FDA GMP requirements and international recognition
GMP Verified 2026-04-20
Workflow steps
GMP Assessment
Thai FDA GMP is PIC/S-aligned (ASEAN GMP basis). Thai FDA certificates are increasingly recognized internationally, but EU-GMP Part I certification is still preferred for EU export.
Target market?
Destination market determines GMP certification needed. EU markets require EU-GMP Part I. Non-EU markets may accept Thai FDA GMP.
Thai FDA GMP — ASEAN / domestic markets
Thai FDA GMP inspection and certification. Accepted within ASEAN and some non-EU markets.
Thai FDA GMP inspection
ASEAN GMP standards
Cannabis-specific scope required
EU-GMP Part I — EU market export
For EU market export, Thai manufacturers need EU-GMP Part I from an EEA authority. No ASEAN-EU GMP MRA currently exists — EEA authority must inspect.
EEA authority inspection (ANSM, IMB etc.)
Cannabis manufacturing scope
EU QP required for EU market batch release
GMP Pathway Cleared ✓
GMP certification obtained for target market. Proceed to export license application.