Course description

This course offers comprehensive training on ISO 22716:2007, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetics, the international standard developed to align cosmetic manufacturing with regulatory expectations and global market access requirements. ISO 22716 provides practical guidance on managing quality and safety throughout the product lifecycle from raw material handling to packaging and distribution. Participants will learn how to implement and audit GMP in cosmetic manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, FDA Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP), ASEAN guidelines, and other national regulations.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure, scope, and key principles of ISO 22716

• Apply GMP practices across production, quality control, and warehousing

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hygiene, documentation, and traceability

• Manage personnel hygiene, training, and responsibilities

• Design hygienic premises, equipment layout, and workflows

• Control raw materials, packaging, finished products, and labeling

• Handle deviations, complaints, recalls, and nonconformities

• Implement documentation systems for audit readiness

• Align ISO 22716 with cosmetic regulatory frameworks (EU, US FDA, ASEAN, etc.)

• Prepare for certification audits or regulatory inspections

Who Should Attend

• Cosmetic Production and Quality Control Managers

• GMP Coordinators and Compliance Officers

• Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety Professionals

• Warehouse and Distribution Personnel

• R&D and Formulation Scientists

• Suppliers of raw materials, packaging, and outsourced services

• Consultants and Trainers in Cosmetics Quality Systems

• Exporters targeting EU, ASEAN, and international markets

Recommended

• No prior GMP or ISO 22716 experience required

• Suitable for start-ups, SMEs, and large cosmetic manufacturers

• Especially useful for facilities preparing for third-party certification or regulatory compliance