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GMP Audit Preparation Guide

How to Prepare Your Dietary Supplement Facility for FDA and Third-Party Inspections

90-day preparation plan FDA + NSF 455-2 specific guidance Completely free

The 90-Day Preparation Framework

The most common thing I hear from quality managers before an audit is: "We think we're compliant, but we're not sure." That uncertainty is expensive. This guide gives you a structured 90-day plan to be ready before anyone walks through your door.

Month 1
Weeks 1–4
Assess and Organize
Document inventory, gap assessment, mock interviews, facility walk-through
Month 2
Weeks 5–8
Close Gaps and Train
Close high-priority gaps, update training records, organize records room
Month 3
Weeks 9–12
Practice and Finalize
Full mock inspection, train escort team, employee readiness training, final check

Covers Both FDA and Third-Party Audits

FDA Inspections
  • • Risk-based inspection framework
  • • Unannounced, 1–5 days
  • • Form 483 observation process
  • • Day 1 protocol and escort guide
Third-Party Audits
  • • NSF 455-2 specific guidance
  • • Document review requirements
  • • Common NSF auditor questions
  • • Non-conformance handling

"We have used Jared for the past 2 years for consulting on FDA inspections and GMP issues. He is extremely knowledgeable and very practical. He has never steered us wrong."

— VP Quality, Dietary Supplement Manufacturer

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Prepared by Jared Clark, CPGP, PMP, CMQ/OE

GMP Consultant | Certify Consulting Group | thegmpconsultant.com

Jared has prepared hundreds of dietary supplement facilities for FDA inspections and third-party certifications including NSF 455-2, USP, and UL/GMP. This guide reflects real preparation plans he's used with clients — condensed into a 90-day framework anyone can follow.

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