ISO 22716 Certification – Quality Standards For Cosmetics

ISO 22716 certification is for the cosmetics industry. It provides quality and safety guidelines for the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products.

ISO 22716 specifies requirements for a quality management system specifically for the cosmetics industry. Incorporating a risk assessment-based approach, ISO 22716 helps define effective risk and quality management, thus ensuring high-quality and lower-risk supply chain operations.

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) published ISO 22716 to deal with all aspects of the supply chain of cosmetic products, from the early delivery of raw materials and components to the shipment of the final product to the consumer. As a business improvement tool ISO 22716 is complementary to ISO 9001 and can be used as a vehicle to drive continuous improvement.

The introduction of ISO 22716 pioneers a globally recognised quality and safety standard for cosmetic products. An increasing number of cosmetics organisations are obtaining an ISO 22716 certification to comply with the European cosmetics regulations which came into effect in 2013. The standard has effectively replaced existing guidance and standards, so regulators in several countries and regions have adopted this standard.

Many organisations opt to work with an ISO 22716 consultant like Blackmores to help them achieve their certification. Because we work in the industry every day, we know the best way to move forward and can help in any way required to support your organisation in achieving its standard.

At Blackmores, our ISO 27716 consultants specialise in helping you to implement and maintain your management system to achieve your certification. We work with organisations of various sizes all over the UK and abroad, so contact us if you require help or advice.

When we partner with a new client, we tailor our service specifically to their requirements. However, our overall action plan consists of the following steps.

1. Gap Analysis is one of the most important steps as it identifies what is already in place and where actions are required. Our ISO 27716 consultants know exactly what is required, so identifying gaps and solutions comes naturally.
2. Online Learning Portal—Once we have identified what is required for you to pass your ISO 27716 Certification, we grant you access to our online learning portal, our isologyhub. Here, you and your team can learn at your own pace, and our ISO consultancy team will be available to support you where required.
3. ISO 22716 Consultant; Our isologists® – We have a skilled team of ISO 22716 consultants to help you implement a Cosmetics Best Practice Management System. Your dedicated ISO 27716 consultant, or isologist®, will be available to help and advise you where required.
4. Conduct Internal Audits – We help you to plan and carry out your internal ISO 22716 audits.
5. On-Site Support for External Audits—We can provide on-site support for external audits.
6. Request a quote for Certification – We can request a quote from 3 UKAS-certified Certification Bodies on your behalf. This is done free of charge on request.

Wherever you are in your ISO 22716 journey, contact us for more information on our consultancy services and how we can help.

The ISO 22716 certification is a relatively specific standard and is relevant for organisations in the following areas:

• Manufacturers of cosmetic products and suppliers of cosmetic ingredients.
• Retailers, brand holders and wholesalers of cosmetic products.
• Those responsible for packaging, testing, storage, and transportation of cosmetic finished products.

If you are working in the cosmetics industry, achieving the ISO 22716 certification has several benefits. Some of these are:

• Demonstrates credibility, trust and confidence to stakeholders.
• Enables organisations to meet global consumer demand for cosmetic product quality and safety certification.
• It supports compliance with the legally enforceable Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, which represents a standard European code of law for cosmetics companies.
• Business improvement tool to continuously improve business operations.
• Practical framework for risk management principles and practices.
• It can help you win more tenders because you have a well-documented management system.

The world is facing a crisis: poverty, hunger, inequality and climate change are just some of the issues we need to address.

In 2015, world leaders came together to create 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) which aim to tackle these issues, to build a better world by 2030.

ISO 22716 can be used to meet the following goals