GMP-Verlag Peither AG | GMP Publishing, Inc.

What GMP-Verlag Peither AG | GMP Publishing, Inc. does

GMP-Verlag Peither AG is a German specialist publisher (Aktiengesellschaft) headquartered in Germany that produces subscription-based knowledge portals, e-learning courses, and reference documents for pharmaceutical regulatory compliance under the brands GMP Compliance Adviser, GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics (GDP), and GMP:READY. Its core technology is a web-based knowledge portal platform with login-gated access, structured regulatory content (21 chapters, 700+ checklists/templates), and a digital e-commerce storefront; supplementary offerings include downloadable PDF/Excel reference documents (e.g., the EU GMP Annex 1 comparison at €99) and a growing line of bespoke toxicological assessment services for APIs (PDE Reports, OEL Categorisations, ICH Q3D risk assessments, Environmental Risk Assessments).

The business operates a primarily recurring-revenue model. Annual subscriptions to the two flagship portals (€597 for GMP Compliance Adviser, €460 for GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics) anchor revenue; e-learning modules (€175–€245 with 12-month access and automatic regulatory updates) and one-time digital downloads (€44.90–€99) provide incremental streams. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer digital, with self-serve purchase, free demo/trial access for knowledge portals, content-led marketing via an active magazine (LOGFILE) and newsletter, and presence at pharmaceutical industry conferences (POWTECH, GMP-PharmaCongress, PDA). The company serves pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics providers, QA professionals, and engineering/technical staff across Europe and the United States, with a dedicated English-language international storefront at gmp-publishing.com alongside its German gmp-verlag.de site.

Strategic posture is that of an incumbent niche publisher extending from reference content into training and professional services: it has launched new e-learning SKUs, published a time-sensitive Annex 1 comparison document, and added a portfolio of toxicological assessment services targeting API manufacturers. The product surface remains narrow relative to broader regulatory-information platforms, and there is no disclosed funding, M&A, or public-company signal; the differentiation rests on the curated expert-author network and depth of structured compliance content.

Name

GMP-Verlag Peither AG | GMP Publishing, Inc.

Legal name

GMP-Verlag Peither AG

Website

https://gmp-publishing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GMP-Verlag Peither AG is a German specialist publisher operating subscription knowledge portals, e-learning, and toxicological assessment services for pharmaceutical GMP and GDP regulatory compliance, serving manufacturers, logistics providers, QA professionals, and engineers across Europe and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance Publishing

NAICS

Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314), Software Publishers (51321)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing Quality, GMP Inspections & Compliance (HLAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small-Molecule CMC Documentation & Regulatory Support (DMF/CMC) (HLAGAHAM), GMP Scale-Up, Tech Transfer & Process Validation (PPQ) (HLAGAHAL)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical compliance publishing
• GMP knowledge portals
• GDP regulatory content
• Pharma e-learning courses
• Toxicological assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Germany

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Knowledge Portal Subscriptions: Annual or subscription-based access to online knowledge portals (GMP Compliance Adviser and GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics) providing comprehensive GMP regulatory guidance with checklists, templates, and SOP examples
2. E-Learning Courses: One-time purchase or subscription access to e-learning courses including GMP:READY GDP Compact (€175) and GMP:READY GMP for Engineers (€245) with 12-month access and automatic updates
3. Digital Document Downloads: One-time purchase downloads including Annex 1 comparison documents (€99) and GMP Fundamentals handbook (€44.90), delivered immediately after payment receipt

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GMP-Verlag Peither AG publishes and sells subscription-based online knowledge portals, e-learning courses, and downloadable reference documents that provide pharmaceutical regulatory compliance guidance covering Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP). The company's core offerings are the GMP Compliance Adviser—an online publication with 21 chapters, more than 700 checklists, templates, and SOP examples covering EU, US, PIC/S, ICH, and WHO regulations—and the GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics (GDP) portal addressing pharmaceutical supply chain compliance.

Product overview

GMP-Verlag Peither AG operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two primary knowledge portals: the GMP Compliance Adviser (a comprehensive GMP knowledge base with 21 chapters, 700+ checklists and templates covering EU, US FDA, PIC/S, ICH, WHO regulations) and GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics (GDP) (focused on Good Distribution Practice for pharmaceutical logistics). The portfolio extends through e-learning products under the GMP:READY brand covering GDP Compact and GMP for Engineers, supplementary download products including Annex 1 comparison documents and GMP Fundamentals handbook, and toxicological assessment services for APIs (PDE Reports, OEL Categorisations, Elemental Impurities, Organic/Mutagenic Impurities, Environmental Risk Assessment). The company provides both online knowledge portal access and downloadable reference materials for pharmaceutical regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GMP Compliance Adviser: Online publication covering all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics (GDP)
• GMP:READY

Products and services

• GMP Compliance Adviser An online knowledge portal covering all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in one source, containing 21 chapters with GMP expert knowledge, more than 700 checklists, templates, and SOP examples, covering GMP regulations from Europe, US (CFR and FDA), PIC/S, ICH, WHO. Priced at €597.00 net excluding VAT with annual subscription and 2-5 workday delivery.
• GMP:KnowHow Pharma Logistics (GDP) A knowledge portal providing GDP-compliant handling of pharmaceutical logistics, guiding users through EU GDP Guidelines (2013/C 343/01) with practical knowledge, graphics, and relevant regulation references for carriers of medicinal products, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical devices. Priced at €460.00 with annual subscription.
• E-Learning GMP:READY – GDP Compact An e-learning course for efficient training on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles, covering basic GDP requirements and new focus of EU-GDP guidelines, with approximately 2 hours duration, 12-month access, automatic updates upon legal changes, and printable personal certificates. Priced at €175.00.
• E-Learning GMP:READY – GMP for Engineers An e-learning course covering GMP rules for technicians and engineers, focusing on ventilation systems, water treatment plants, and calibration of measuring sensors, with approximately 2 hours duration, 12-month access, automatic updates upon legal changes, and printable personal certificates. Priced at €245.00.
• Annex 1: What's new? – A Comparison from Draft to Final A downloadable comparison document tracking all development steps of EU GMP Annex 1 from 2008 to 2022 final version, with criticality index evaluation provided as PDF and MS Excel. Priced at €99.00 with immediate delivery after payment receipt.
• GMP Fundamentals – A Step-by-Step Guide A practical handbook providing a quick and comprehensive overview of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) covering GMP purpose, laws, personnel, SOPs, room design, processing, packaging, quality control, and GDP. Priced at €44.90.
• PDE Reports for APIs Permitted Daily Exposure (PDE) reports for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients providing toxicological assessments for regulatory compliance.
• OEL Categorisations for APIs Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) categorisations for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients supporting workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Elemental Impurities Risk Assessment (ICH Q3D) Risk assessment service for elemental impurities following ICH Q3D guideline requirements for pharmaceutical products.
• Organic and Mutagenic Impurities Assessment Assessment service for organic and mutagenic impurities in pharmaceutical products for regulatory compliance.
• Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) Environmental risk assessment service for pharmaceutical products supporting regulatory submissions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Concept Heidelberg: German provider of GMP/GDP training courses, conferences, and consulting services. Directly competes with GMP-Verlag's training and knowledge portal offerings in the same European pharma compliance niche.
• ECA Foundation (European Compliance Academy): European Compliance Academy providing GMP/GDP training, certification, and quality management resources for pharmaceutical professionals. Directly comparable training and knowledge product offering.
• Editio Cantor Verlag: German pharmaceutical publishing house producing GMP compliance literature, scientific journals, and reference works. Direct competitor in specialized pharma publishing for German and European markets.

Broad incumbents

• ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering): Major international pharmaceutical engineering society with GMP guidance documents, training, conferences, and Baseline Guides. Overlaps with GMP-Verlag's manufacturing compliance focus but operates as a membership organization.
• NSF International: Global public health and safety organization providing pharma biotech consulting, training, and certification services including GMP compliance support. Broader service portfolio with overlapping pharma training.
• Elsevier (Pharmaceutical Sciences): Major academic and scientific publisher producing pharmaceutical science references, journals, and databases including regulatory affairs content. Vastly larger publisher with overlapping regulatory reference materials.
• PDA (Parenteral Drug Association): Global industry association offering extensive GMP training programs, technical documents, conferences, and certification for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Broader scope but overlapping GMP education and content.
• Wolters Kluwer: Large multinational information services company offering pharmaceutical regulatory compliance solutions including PharmaPendium and other GMP-related databases. Much larger scale with overlapping regulatory content offerings.

Emerging players

• Redica Systems: Data and analytics platform for pharmaceutical manufacturing quality and regulatory intelligence, including GMP inspection data and compliance insights. Emerging technology-enabled peer in regulatory intelligence space.
• Lachman Consultant Services: US-based pharmaceutical consulting firm providing FDA regulatory compliance consulting, GMP audits, and training services. Comparable GMP advisory offering with primarily US regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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