As of 11 July 2013, the European Union’s new Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires cosmetic products to be manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Thus ISO 22716:2007 has become the international standard for GMP for cosmetics, having been carefully considered by the cosmetic industry to accommodate for the specific needs of this sector, emphasising on the quality of cosmetic products in relation to the customer, the traceability and accountability in the production and distribution process of the product.These standards have already been approved and accepted by many global regulatory bodies, such as the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).

 

To demonstrate this compliance, a lot of companies are implementing ISO 22716:2007, as their standard management systems approach to documenting and regulating the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. Enforcing these guidelines provides organisations with practical advice and methods for managing the numerous human, technical, and administrative factors that can affect product quality. This guide is structured in a way that is complementary to existing management systems in place such as the ISO 9001.

 

Marvel Management provides in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing processes and GMP codes to cosmetic manufacturers. We are also able to combine an ISO 22716 audit with other standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001, saving time and money for our clients with little interruption. By working closely with Marvel Management, clients will benefit from a knowledgeable and experienced business partner dedicated to helping you meet objectives whilst minimising risks.

 

In accordance with the ISO 22716 guide, the manufacturing system of your company will be audited and inspected on the following areas:

-    Complaint and recalls

-    Contracting/ subcontracting

-    Documentation and records

-    Internal audits and Laboratory quality controls

-    Material management

-    Packaging and labelling

-    Personnel

-    Premises, buildings or facilities

-    Production and in-process controls

-    Storage and distribution

-    Reduce costs - Through following the standards required for ISO 22716, you eliminate redundant services from your processes and increase overall efficiency. You also minimise potential reputational and monetary losses.