ISO 22716:2007 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for cosmetics.

ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetic GMP Certification for Saudi Arabia

ISO 22716:2007 establishes Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for cosmetic production, providing comprehensive guidelines for manufacturing, quality control, storage, and distribution of cosmetic products in Saudi Arabia. This framework helps Saudi businesses meet Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cosmetic regulations while ensuring product safety and quality consistency.

Regional Regulatory Alignment:

• Complies with Standards & Metrology requirements
• Meets Saudi Arabia's SFDA Cosmetic Products Regulation
• Addresses GCC Cosmetic Regulation (GSO 1943/2016) for cross-border distribution

Core Requirements for Gulf Cosmetic Manufacturers:

1. Facility Standards: Climate-controlled production environments for KSA temperatures
2. Supply Chain Control: Traceability from raw material sourcing to final product distribution
3. Quality Management: Documented procedures compliant with SFDA
4. Product Safety: Stability testing for Gulf shelf-life conditions

Critical Importance for Saudi Businesses:
Implementation:

• Satisfies mandatory GMP requirements under GCC Cosmetic Regulation
• Meets halal certification prerequisites for Saudi religious tourism market

Operational Benefits:
Regulatory Compliance: Pass inspections by Saudi SFDA authorities
Product Integrity: Maintain formulation stability in high-temperature Gulf climates
Market Access: Qualify for shelf placement in Saudi Arabian Panda Retail Company
Liability Reduction: Prevent regulatory actions under Saudi Cosmetic Products Regulation
Operational Consistency: Standardize production from Jeddah cosmetics factories
Export Readiness: Meet requirements for African and Asian markets through GCC conformity

Implementation Priorities for Gulf Region:

• Raw Material Sourcing: Verify halal compliance for Saudi market
• Climate Adaptation: Specialized preservation systems for high-heat environments
• Labeling Compliance: Arabic/English bilingual labeling meeting SFDA
• Halal Certification Integration: Coordinate with Emirates Authority for Standardization (ESMA) requirements

Sector-Specific Applications:

• Saudi Arabia: Luxury beauty products for Riyadh market, Hajj/Umrah travel kits
• Export-Focused: GCC-compliant packaging for regional distribution

ANS Certification Process:

1. Gap Analysis: Audit against SFDA cosmetic regulations
2. Staff Training: Quality control procedures for multilingual teams
3. Certification Audit: Conducted by Gulf-accredited cosmetic specialists
4. Surveillance: Maintain compliance with evolving GCC standards

Regional Manufacturing Challenges Addressed:

• KSA: Supply chain integrity for global ingredient sourcing

Shared: Halal certification coordination across GCC