ISO 22716 – COSMETICS GMP

As globalization of market is increased, the safety of cosmetic products is very important towards manufacturers, suppliers. Various Std. came into the market on national and international level for enhance the quality and safety of cosmetic products, where they have given requirement for manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers.

In brief ISO 22716 provides a comprehensive approach for a quality management system for those engaged in the manufacturing, testing, packaging, storage, and transportation of cosmetic finished products. The standard describe the cosmetic product safety, business improvement to meet the demand of consumer.

Now days Consumers are becoming sensitive so they are more concerned about the safety of the cosmetic products which they are using because effect of poor quality cosmetics on body is very high i.e. allergies , burning problem, skin problem, eye infection . Even few perfumes, ingredients, preservations used in cosmetics, can lead to allergy reaction. Every ingredient is important in cosmetics. Here ISO 22716 a major step in the realisation of a globally recognised standard for cosmetic products safety. This standard was prepared by ISO Technical Committee (TC) 217 Working Group (WG) 6 between 2002 and 2006. The final document was published in November 2007

Benefits of ISO 22716 Certification

• Integrates the typical requirements for product and process quality Good Manufacturing Practices requirements with other Quality guidance, for example as laid down in the prerequisites for ISO 9001;
• Allows for easy implementation in organisations of all sizes and levels of complexity
• Assure satisfaction and added value to customers
• Forms an internationally accepted basis for quality and safety compliance in the cosmetic products supply chain
• Fosters legal compliance as adopted by regulators around the world
• Controls and reduces cosmetic products hazards and promotes continuous improvement throughout the supply chain