The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) plays a central role in promoting internationally harmonised Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection standards. Through common technical guidance, the assessment of inspectorates, inspector training and regulatory cooperation, it helps authorities develop more consistent approaches to pharmaceutical manufacturing oversight. However, PIC/S is not a global regulatory authority and its membership does not establish automatic mutual recognition of GMP certificates or inspection results. Understanding this distinction is essential for manufacturers operating across multiple regulatory jurisdictions. What is PIC/S? The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) was established on 2...