ISO 22716:2007 - Quality Management System for Cosmetic Producers

Europe, biggest market will require cosmetic products to be manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). European Union’s new Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 has decided 11 July 2013 as dead line for cosmetics producers to get their system certified as per ISO 22716 guidelines. Cosmetics manufacturers should prepare for this new requirement now in order to avoid any loss of market approval.

Entire focus of this international standard is to enhance quality of product and maintain very high quality hygiene. Requirements specified to demonstrate compliance with GMP are also in line with ISO 9001 Quality Management System that introduces a management systems approach to documenting and regulating the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. The standard’s guidelines will provide interested organization practically suitable methods for controlling many factors that can affect product quality.

In order to spread thorough awareness among cosmetics manufacturers, Geotek Global is getting in touch with professionals in this industry, collecting and also updating necessary information with customers. Our team members are having in depth knowledge in the health and beauty segment, therefore we absolutely hold an edge while implementing GMP in manufacturing processes. In addition, Geotek Global has complete solution in terms of training and error free documentation tools.

*Pursuant to the regulations in effect, ISO 22716 certification constitutes a presumption of compliance, and does not replace inspections by the relevant authorities.

Benefits Of ISO 22716 Quality Management System Implementation For Cosmetic Products

• Improved legal and regulatory or contractual requirements compliance
• Products become free from external impurities and thus free from risk
• Production and service cost is reduced to lot extent.
• Process rejection and rework is reduced and subsequently eliminated at certain stage
• Customer satisfaction is achieved by delivery of quality products every time
• Customer complaints are also reduced and eliminated
• Thorough traceability of material as well as finished product is maintained
• Lead time required to convert the raw material to finished product is reduced
• Housekeeping standard is lifted to certain level
• Loss of energy, time and money is prevented
• Opportunity to attract customer from international market
• In general "Waste" from all processes is reduced and "Profitability" is increased.