Jim Thompson discusses Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), highlighting their importance beyond industries directly

consuming products, such as paperboard manufacturing. It explains that these

FDA and WHO formalized standards, originally from the bakery industry, are

crucial for ensuring product quality and safety. The author emphasizes how

adhering to these protocols, including the Ten Golden Rules of cGMP—which cover

aspects like facility design, process validation, documentation, staff

training, and hygiene—can lead to increased profitability and safety across

various manufacturing sectors, regardless of the final product.