15.11.2021

What is meant by front office and back office in the context of a GMP inspection?

The front office is the inspection room where the inspectors stay during the inspection and are looked after by the staff of the company undergoing inspection. The back office is a room that should be directly beside the inspection room. The back office is generally larger with adequate shelf space for documents that are prepared for the inspection.

[GMP Compliance Adviser, Chapter 21.D]