ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics (GMPs)

The international standard ISO 22716 outlines the requirements for implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for companies involved in the production, packaging, storage, and distribution of cosmetic products.

Its primary goal is to ensure consumer safety.

It is important to note that the European Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, which has been mandatory since July 2013, requires companies to adopt Good Manufacturing Practices. The implementation and certification of a management system in accordance with ISO 22716 demonstrates a company's compliance with this legislative requirement. More specifically, ISO 22716 describes the requirements and provides guidance for the application of best practices within the cosmetic industry. It also incorporates guidelines and practical methodologies concerning organizational and technical direction for managing the human, technical, and administrative factors that influence the production, quality control, storage, and distribution of cosmetic products.

The Benefits for Certified Companies:

• Compliance with legal requirements
• Quality and safety assurance for cosmetic products
• Competitive advantage
• Facilitation of access and procedures in the global cosmetics market
• Continuous improvement of company processes through the implementation of the system.
   

TÜV HELLAS, having certified a large number of cosmetic companies in Greece and abroad, offers an experienced team of auditors with extensive knowledge of cosmetic product manufacturing processes, ensuring effective compliance with the ISO 22716 inspection requirements.