What is the ISO 22716 Standard?
ISO 22716 gives guidelines for the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. These guidelines provide a framework for businesses to ensure that their operations in the cosmetics supply chain is compliant, safe and efficient, resulting in a higher quality product.
Organisations who are certified to ISO 22716 must comply with the good manufacturing practices (GMP) required of the cosmetics industry and with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Benefits of of ISO 22716 Certification
Organisations from all levels of the cosmetic products supply chain have experienced the benefits of becoming ISO 22716 certified. By examining and improving your internal processes, your business can build a reputation as a reliable, high-quality player in the cosmetics industry.
The ISO 22716 certification mark distinguishes you from your competitors and offers reassurance to potential customers
The benefits of your business obtaining ISO 22716 certification can include:
Why certify with TQCSI?
TQCSI operates a worldwide network of offices, each staffed with local experts. This allows us to provide localised services at a competitive price. By partnering with us, you can be confident that the auditor is familiar with your operating environment and communicates in your language.
As the largest JASANZ certification body in the world, we have certified thousands of businesses across all industries. Leveraging our vast experience and local expertise, we simplify the certification process. Whether you’re at the beginning of your ISO 22716 certification journey, or transferring your existing certification to TQCSI, you can expect a supportive, localised, and informed experience.
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Call us todayHow to prepare for ISO 22716 certification
Part of the ISO 22716 certification process involves our auditors assessing your current systems and supporting documentation. By having your documentation organised and available before the audit, you can expect a smoother ISO 22716 certification process.
Here is a checklist of common items and system documentation required to attain ISO 22716 certification.
Certification of Good Manufacturing Practice – Cosmetics Requirements
To meet ISO 22716 certification requirements, your business needs to:
- Understand and implement Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetic products.
- Develop quality assurance concept through description of plant activities
- Assess the risks associated with plant activities
- Define the activities for meeting the defined characteristics
- Ensure staff are competent and understand the GMP requirements, as well as their roles and responsibilities within the assurance system
- Establish acceptance criteria
- Take corrective action for significant or repetitive out of specification products
- Conduct internal audits to monitor implementation and status of cosmetic GMPs.
Documentation Requirements for the Certification of Good Manufacturing Practice – Cosmetics
You will need to have the following documents updated and available to meet the ISO 22716 requirements:
- Documentation relevant to the manufacturing operations, packaging operations, quality control laboratory.
- Acceptance Criteria
- Organisational structure – identifying who has functional roles, responsibilities and authorities
- Documentation specified by national or regional regulations
- Records of product output
- Design inputs related to product requirements
- Procedures for reporting GMP related issues and nonconformances
- Records of GMP checks, nonconformances, risk assessments, internal audits, and corrective action, must all be retained.
ISO 22716 Certification Mark for Good Manufacturing Practice - Cosmetics
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ISO 22716 Certification ensures that cosmetic products are manufactured under strict hygiene and quality controls, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring product safety.
Contact your local TQCSI office today to learn how ISO 22716 certification can help your business, or email us at info@tqcsi.com