ISO 22716 / Cosmetics GMP: assures fulfilment of legal requirements

ISO 22716 is a worldwide standard with recommendations for good manufacturing practices for international cosmetic products and household detergents. ISO 22716 is often referred to as “Cosmetics GMP”. International harmonised standard DIN EN ISO 22716 also has quasi legal status based on its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

ISO 22716 assesses the safety and quality of household and personal care products. It includes all the relevant factors along the supply chain including processing of products and initial packaging.

Target group for ISO 22716

ISO 22716 is relevant for you if your organization works in one or several of the following four areas:

• Product manufacture
• Product control
• Storage of cosmetic products
• Shipment and transportation of cosmetics

Benefits of ISO 22716 certification

• Evidence of compliance with legal standards for your trading partners and customers
• Clear positioning as a manufacturer of high-quality and safe cosmetics, household and bodycare products
• Consumers have more trust and confidence in your products
• Greater product safety
• Internationally recognised
• Optimised production processes
• Building block for useful and appropriate risk management within your company
• Increased effectiveness and efficiency