ISO 22716:2007 is the international standard for the good manufacturing practices (GMP) for cosmetics. The guidelines for the standard has been approved and accepted by a many global regulatory bodies, such as the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). The ISO 22716 standards have been prepared for consideration by the cosmetic industry and take into account the specific needs of this sector. The standard focuses on the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products. These guidelines offer organizational and practical advice on the management of the human, technical and administrative factors affecting product quality. Good manufacturing practices (GMP) are essential to any organization looking to reduce the risk and liability of their cosmetic product that can result from poor handling within their operation. ISO 22716 introduces a management systems approach to documenting and regulating the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. The standard’s guidelines will provide your organization with practical methods for managing the many factors that can affect product quality. Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices include experiences, operational rules and organizational guidelines, and especially focus on the effects of the human, technical and managerial factors on production quality. The objective of GMP is to define the activities that correspond to the technical specifications expected from the product: If applied well, the product is considered safe. ISO 22716 is the standard that defines Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices. The standard has been written in cooperation with industry professionals and encourages best in class methods. The scope of ISO 22716 is not limited to production activities only, but also covers control, storage and shipment. Benefits of ISO 22716 are:
Improves quality manufacturing management efficiency including continual improvement
Guarantees quality and safe use for the consumer
Certificate of compliance with legislative requirements
Positively influences key customer retention
Maintains overall competitiveness
Conclusion
ISO 22716 combines the benefits of a business management tool linking cosmetics quality and business processes with the ability to meet growing global legal and customer requirements for safe cosmetic products. Specifically, this globally recognized Standard addresses and responds to international laws for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice. ISO 22716 demands that organizations define their processes and demonstrate consistent control over identified hazards, updating and improving systems to adapt to changes in processes. It provides real value to an organization irrespective of its size and complexity. It levels the playing field for customers and suppliers throughout the supply chain and around the world.
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