ISO 22716:2007-GMP (GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE)
KEY ELEMENTS:
- In-process checks and product safety regulations
- Legal compliance as implemented by regulators across the world
- Deviation and investigation
- Controlling hazards associated with cosmetic products
- Unceasing development throughout the supply chain
- Responsivities for all personnel for quality and manufacturing.
INTRODUCTION: ISO 22716 is an International standard of good manufacturing practices (GMP) for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. It describes the basic principles of applying GMP in a facility that produces finished cosmetic or pharmaceutical products. This guideline offers organized and practical advice on the management of human, technical and administrative factors affecting product quality. It covers manufacturing, storing, packaging, testing and transportation processes. It does not apply to research and development activities and the distribution of finished cosmetic products. (GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.
BENEFITS: There are many benefits for companies who implement a fully compliant GMP program, which will substantially increase the quality of their product and increase revenues and customer satisfaction. Operating costs drop as rework and penalties due to non-compliance reduce and efficiencies increase. Help customers, employees, stockholders, regulators and competitors develop sustainable respect for an organization which demonstrates to product safety till consumption.
APPLICABLE TO: Good manufacturing practices(GMP) are the practices required in order to conform to the rules that govern each industry may differ significantly. However, a different set of GMP requirements have applied to all manufacturers of food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements and medical devices manufacturers.
