ISO 22716 is an international standard of good manufacturing practices (GMP) for the cosmetics manufacturing industry and describes the basic principles of applying GMP in a facility that produces finished cosmetic products.
This guideline offers organised and practical advice on the management of human, technical and administrative factors affecting product quality.
ISO 22716 provides a widespread approach for an organisation’s management of quality system through practical methods.
It covers manufacturing, storing, packaging, testing and transportation processes. It does not apply to research and development activities and the distribution of finished cosmetic products. Even though the standard focuses on product quality, it does not include the safety of the employees engaged in production or protection of the environment.
The guideline has been approved and accepted by many global regulatory bodies, such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).
How you benefit?This standard integrates the criteria for products and process goods manufacturing requirements. It also:
- Enables the organisation to manage the quality and safety requirements of its supply chain.
- Controls hazards and risks associated with cosmetic products, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Implemented easily in all sizes and levels of complexity, and compliance of legal requirements.
- Ensures that the organisation meets legal compliances.
