ISO 22716: Cosmetics - Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

ISO 22716 is an international standard that defines the requirements for the best manufacturing practices for cosmetics. This standard addresses to all the organizations that have as scope of activity production, control, storage and expedition of cosmetics.

The standard promotes an integrated approach of the processes in order to efficiently provide products that comply with the quality requirements of the product and with the clients’ requirements.

The implementation and certification of a system regarding the good manufacturing practices for cosmetics means the choosing of a systematic approach for the identification of the potential risks related to products safety and finding the actions needed for the elimination or reduction of such risks. The implemented system regarding good manufacturing practices represents a useful „tool” that allows organizations of any size or type to control the impact of activities, products, services upon the safety of the cosmetics it produces.

ISO 22716 Benefits

  • Creating a progressive organizational culture through the responsibility needed at all levels
  • Compliance of the production, control, storage and shipment processes to the international requirements for cosmetics
  • Enhances the reputation of the brand and the company.
  • Fosters legal compliance as adopted by regulators around the world; and
  • Controls and reduces cosmetic products hazards and promotes continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

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Application

  • Clients first complete our certification application form
  • Forms are reviewed by our application team – additional information may be requested
  • Office locations and audit requirements are reviewed and a Certification Audit Programme sent to the client
  • Result: Clients sign a formal certification agreement
Initial Certification
  • Stage 1 audit plan created
  • Stage 1 audit takes place and feedback is provided to the client
  • Improvement actions are highlighted (if necessary)
  • Stage 2 audit plan created
  • Stage 2 audit takes place and any improvement actions are raised to the client
  • Once any improvements are made initial certification is recommended
  • Result: ISO Certification is awarded to the client

Surveillance audits

  • Certification body communicate to client that any changes to the business and the certification procedure since the last audit
  • Certification programmes and audit teams are agreed with the client
  • Surveillance audit takes place and any improvement actions are raised
  • Once any improvement actions are satisfied, Certification body reviews the audit file
  • Result: ISO Certification is maintained

Re-certification

  • Certification body communicate to client that any changes to the business and the certification procedure since the last audit
  • Certification programmes and audit teams are agreed with the client
  • Re-certification audit takes place and any improvement actions are raised with the client
  • Once any improvement actions are satisfied, Certification body reviews the audit file
  • ISO Certification is granted for a further 3 year cycle

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Why choose VERITAS?

Value

When it comes to creating value in certification, Veritas is ahead of the curve. Unlike others, we look beyond "Stage 1 and Stage 2" to be your business partner at every stage of your management system life cycle. From sharing best practices and new industry requirements, to assessing your performance against your own objectives, we are dedicated to providing audit results that address your business needs and benefit the organization.

Approach

Our highly experienced consultants will expertly guide you to complete ISO certification. In addition to certification, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to unlock the full potential that your business deserves.

Execution

We guide you through the entire certification process till the achievement of certification

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