Glossary · Quality

ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP)

What it means

The international guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practice for cosmetics, covering premises, equipment, raw materials, production, quality control, documentation and complaints.

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Why it matters

A documented quality system is what lets retailers, regulators and auditors trust every batch and every result.

How Guires CSL applies it

Guires CSL formulation, testing, clinical and regulatory teams work with ISO 22716 on client projects every week, from the first brief to the final product file.

Quality & accreditations

References

  1. Regulation Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products. OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59 (consolidated version 1 May 2026). eur-lex.europa.eu
  2. Standard ISO 22716:2007. Cosmetics — Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) — Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices. www.iso.org

Regulations and standards are listed first, then peer-reviewed literature. Sources checked October 2026.

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