ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics

Demonstrate your compliance to producing safe cosmetic products.

Consumers are becoming more and more concerned about the safety of the cosmetic products they are using. Fears of allergies and dermatitis caused by tainted or poisoned cosmetics have been ever-present and are increasing.

What is ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics?

ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetics is an international, auditable standard that provides guidelines for the manufacturing, packaging, testing, storage, and distribution of cosmetic products. The guidelines provide practical advice to businesses in the management of their human, technical, and administrative sections that affect product quality.

ISO 22716 has been approved and accepted by many global regulatory bodies, such as the:

• International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) – a joint effort by the USA, the European Union, Japan and Canada.
• Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
• European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).
• Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA).
• ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ).

This makes ISO 22716 one of the fastest growing Standards in the world.

What are the Benefits of ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics?

• ISO 22716 is structured to complement any existing management systems in place such as ISO 9001.
• Can be implemented in organisations of all sizes and complexities.
• Has a positive influence on customer retention.
• Maintains overall competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Demonstrates commitment to the safety of cosmetic products.
• Ensures compliance to international guidelines.
• Fosters legal compliance as required by regulators around the world.
• Connects cosmetic product safety with overall business improvement tools.
• Provides practical methods for managing the many factors that can affect product quality.
• Decreases and controls the risks and liabilities associated with cosmetic products.
• Promotes continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
• Relevant for retailers, brand holders and wholesalers of cosmetic products striving to enhance the overall quality performance of their third party suppliers.