ISO 22716:2007

ISO 22716:2007 is the internationally recognised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standard for the cosmetics industry, published by the International Organization for Standardization. It covers the production, control, storage, and shipment of finished cosmetic products and provides practical guidelines for all stages of the product lifecycle — from raw material receipt through to finished product release.

ISO 22716:2007 is needed by it: cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers operating in singapore or exporting to regulated markets. It covers the production, control, storage, and shipment of finished cosmetic products and provides practical guidelines for all stages of the product lifecycle — from raw material receipt through to finished product release.

Key requirements include: ISO 22716 GMP gap assessment — manufacturing, QC, warehouse; Personnel hygiene controls — SOPs, training records, health declarations; Premises & environment — zoning, airflow, pest control, maintenance; Equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) & cleaning validation records. ICPL conducts a comprehensive gap assessment to identify your organisation's specific requirements against the standard and develops a tailored implementation plan.

ICPL follows a structured 8-step process: gap analysis, awareness training, documentation development, system implementation, internal audit, certification body audit support, non-conformance closure, and award of ISO 22716:2007. Each step is led by a dedicated senior consultant with documented deliverables and progress reporting.

A typical Singapore SME can achieve ISO 22716:2007 certification in 3–6 months. Larger organisations or those with complex operations may require 6–12 months. ICPL provides milestone-based project plans with clear deliverables, deadlines, and regular progress updates from day one.

Required documentation typically includes: management system policy, documented procedures, risk assessment records, internal audit reports, management review minutes, and corrective action records. ICPL develops all required documentation tailored to your organisation's operations and the standard's specific requirements.

ICPL is a consultancy firm — we help you prepare for and achieve ISO 22716:2007 certification. We do not issue the certification ourselves. The certification is issued by an independent, accredited body after a formal audit. ICPL supports you through the entire process, but the final certification decision rests with the certification body.

ISO 22716:2007 may be eligible for EDGE Grant (formerly EDG) support, which can offset up to 50% of qualifying consultancy costs for eligible SMEs. Grant eligibility, approval and funding are subject to Enterprise Singapore's assessment and are not guaranteed. ICPL assists with grant application and claims at no additional cost.

ICPL provides end-to-end certification support: gap assessment, awareness training, documentation development, system implementation, internal audit, certification body audit support, non-conformance remediation, and post-certification advisory. We also assist with EDGE Grant (formerly EDG) application and claims for eligible projects.

Before starting, we recommend: identifying key personnel to participate in the project, gathering existing policies and procedures, allocating internal resources for documentation and implementation, and securing management commitment. ICPL provides a detailed preparation checklist during the initial gap assessment to ensure a smooth project start.