The Republic of Korea is one of Asia’s most advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs, supported by a stringent GMP framework regulated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), formerly known as the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). Partnering with MFDS & KFDA GMP CDMO companies enables pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to manufacture high-quality products in full compliance with Korean and international regulatory requirements.
Korean GMP-compliant CDMOs operate under regulations aligned with the PIC/S Guide to GMP, making South Korea a trusted location for global pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory approvals.
Why Choose MFDS & KFDA GMP CDMO Companies?
South Korea combines regulatory rigor, technological innovation, and manufacturing efficiency. Companies worldwide choose Korea GMP CDMOs for the following reasons:
- MFDS & KFDA GMP Compliance: Full adherence to Korea GMP requirements enforced by MFDS.
- PIC/S Alignment: Korean GMP standards are aligned with international GMP expectations.
- Strong Regulatory Track Record: Extensive experience with MFDS inspections and global audits.
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: State-of-the-art facilities for small molecules, biologics, and sterile products.
- High Data Integrity Standards: Robust quality management systems and regulatory transparency.
Key Services Offered by MFDS GMP CDMO Companies
Korean GMP CDMOs provide a wide range of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services, including:
- Regulatory & GMP Consulting: MFDS submissions, GMP certification, inspections, and compliance strategy.
- API Manufacturing: GMP production of small-molecule APIs and intermediates.
- Drug Product Manufacturing: Oral solids, liquids, semi-solids, and sterile dosage forms.
- Biologics Manufacturing: Cell culture, fermentation, purification, and aseptic fill-finish.
- Clinical Trial Manufacturing: GMP-compliant production and packaging for clinical studies.
- Commercial Manufacturing: Scalable GMP supply for domestic and global markets.
- Quality Control & Stability: Analytical testing, release testing, and stability programs.
Advantages of Partnering with Korea GMP CDMO Companies
Working with an MFDS & KFDA GMP-compliant CDMO offers several strategic benefits:
- Global Regulatory Trust: Korean-manufactured products are widely accepted by major regulators.
- Inspection-Ready Operations: Strong preparedness for MFDS and international audits.
- Technological Leadership: Continuous investment in advanced manufacturing and automation.
- Fast Development Timelines: Efficient project execution and scale-up capabilities.
- Gateway to Asia: Strategic access to APAC pharmaceutical markets.
MFDS & KFDA Republic of Korea GMP CDMO Companies
Examples of CDMO companies operating under MFDS GMP include:
- Laboratorio REIG JOFRE: Injectable (lyo and liquid) and Liquid manufacturing facilities. [See CDMO profile]
- Grifols International: Sterile manufacturing solutions (small molecules) in flexible bags. [See CDMO profile]
- Pharmaron: Commercial API Small Molecules Synthesis under MFDS & KFDA GMP regulations. [See CDMO profile]
- Laboratori Alchemia SRL: Our facilities are designed to satisfy production requirements ranging from laboratory scale for synthetically complex products or those which are even unknown in literature, to production levels of several hundred kilograms per year. [See CDMO profile]
- FAES FARMA: Developer and manufacturer of human medicinal products. [See CDMO profile]
- Lannett CDMO: Lannetts main manufacturing site sits in Seymour, Indiana, and includes capabilities for Oral Solid Dose (OSD) and Liquids. [See CDMO profile]
- Cambrex: Our 400+ team members in Charles City specialize in late-phase and commercial API development and cGMP manufacturing. [See CDMO profile]
- Aenova: Competence Center for spray drying and modified release pellets, operating according to Republic of Korea GMP certification requirements. [See CDMO profile]
- Skyepharma: EXPERT AND INNOVATIVE CDMO COMPLEX ORAL SOLIDS: Fully integrated french CDMO Skyepharma is a key player in drug development and delivery of oral technologies serving the global pharmaceutical, biotech and consumer health industries. [See CDMO profile]
- CARBOGEN AMCIS: Custom formulation development and GMP sterile manufacture of liquid and lyophilized drug product under Korean GMP regulations. [See CDMO profile]
- Adare Pharma: Adare Pharma is a global CDMO with sites in US and EU providing turnkey product development through commercial manufacturing expertise focused on oral dosage forms for the Pharmaceutical, Animal Health and OTC markets. [See CDMO profile]
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