As of 11 July 2013, the European Union’s new Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 will require cosmetic products to be manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Cosmetics manufacturers should prepare for this new requirement now in order to avoid any loss of market approval. Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices are a set of hands-on advice, operational rules and organizational guidelines especially focused on human, technical and administrative factors affecting product quality. The objective of the GMP is to define the activities which lead to the final product corresponding to the expected specifications, and therefore product safety.

One way to demonstrate compliance with GMP is to implement the international standard ISO 22716:2007. 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.

Eurocert brings in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing processes and GMP codes to cosmetics manufacturers. With our global network of auditors, we provide a full compliance solution for ISO 22716 including auditing and certification*, training. We can also combine an ISO 22716 audit with other standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, reducing interruptions and saving you valuable time and money.

By partnering with Eurocert, you’ll gain a knowledgeable business partner dedicated to helping you meet objectives, minimize risk, and optimize your supply chain.