It suits makers, packers and distributors of cosmetics and personal care products. Buyers and regulators in export markets may ask for it.

• Current practice in production, storage and shipment is compared with the guidelines.
• Premises, equipment and hygiene are brought into line with the guidelines.
• Production and quality control are documented batch by batch.
• Complaints, recalls and deviations are handled under set procedures.
• An internal audit confirms that the practices are in place.

The number of product lines and the state of premises and equipment drive the cost.

Time depends on the state of the premises and on existing practice. Changes to buildings or equipment take longest.

ISO 22716 is written as guidelines. Some certification bodies assess conformity to it under their own schemes. We confirm the scheme that applies before any work starts.