If you are a cosmetics exporter, you may have had been notified by mandated bodies that you require to comply with EC Regulation 1223/2009.
What are the requirements for this new regulation?
All cosmetic products exported to Europe will have to be produced according to Good Manufacturing Practices (also includes Asian/US/NZ markets)
Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is one of the pillars of the New European Regulation for Cosmetics. This regulation sets the requirements to ensure consumers’ safety. Amongst these new legal requirements, all cosmetic products circulating onto the European Market will have to be produced according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
This can be demonstrated by implementing ISO 22716.
Why implement Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices?
- Comply with the new overseas legal requirements
- Demonstrate to stakeholders (customers, retailers, importers etc) that your facility complies with GMP
- Inspire consumers’ confidence
- Ensure access to your markets
For more information about the Cosmetics Regulation, please contact Compliance Management Solutions.
About CMS:
Compliance Management Solutions is an Australian based consultancy assisting organizations in TGA | ISO 9001 (Quality) | Cosmetics GMP ISO 22716 certification, registration and consultation. Our services include:
• Australian ARTG registration/sponsorship (medical devices/medicinal products)
• Implementation and maintenance of Management Systems (TGA/MDD/ISO 13485/Sterilization/ISO 9001/ISO 22716)
• Management Systems audits – internal/external/vendors (TGA/MDD/ISO 13485/Sterilization/ISO 9001/ISO 22716)
• Risk Management
• Continuous improvement including Corrective/Preventive Action
• Validation including (Process/Equipment Qualification/Sterilization)
• Machinery/Equipment commissioning/installation and troubleshooting
• Complaint handling
• Process Improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Quotations for ISO re-certification
• Web based compliance management software