Operational Phase
Post-Harvest Processing (GMP)
Develop controlled post-harvest processes designed to preserve product quality, maintain cannabinoid and terpene profiles, minimise contamination risks and support applicable GACP and GMP requirements. We optimise the process from harvest through drying, processing, packaging and storage.
What this service includes
- Harvest & Material Handling – Develop controlled procedures for harvesting, material identification, weighing, movement, segregation and traceability throughout post-harvest operations.
- Drying & Primary Processing – Optimise drying, bucking, trimming, sorting and other primary processing activities to achieve consistent product quality while minimising handling losses and contamination risks.
- Process Development & Control – Define process parameters, operating ranges, hold times and in-process controls for critical post-harvest activities to improve consistency between batches.
- Equipment & Environmental Controls – Select appropriate processing equipment and establish environmental requirements for temperature, humidity, cleanliness and contamination control within processing areas.
- Quality & In-Process Controls – Establish appropriate sampling, inspection, moisture and water activity controls, yield reconciliation and other checks required to monitor product quality throughout processing.
- Packaging, Labelling & Storage – Develop packaging, labelling and storage strategies designed to protect product quality, maintain traceability and support stability throughout the product lifecycle.
- GACP-to-GMP Transition – Define the appropriate transition between agricultural and GMP-controlled activities, ensuring responsibilities, documentation, material status and traceability are clearly established.
Protecting quality beyond the cultivation room
Producing high-quality flower does not end at harvest. Drying, handling, processing and storage can significantly affect cannabinoid and terpene profiles, microbiological quality, appearance and final product consistency. We develop post-harvest processes around the characteristics of the product, facility and target market, establishing clear process parameters and controls at each stage. By combining practical processing experience with GACP and GMP principles, we help facilities protect the quality achieved during cultivation while establishing repeatable, controlled and commercially efficient post-harvest operations.
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