ISO 22716 Cosmetics GMP Certification in Jordan
itmad audits cosmetics manufacturers against ISO 22716 GMP in Jordan: two-stage audit, three-year certificate, Jordan-based auditors.
ISO 22716 is the international good manufacturing practice (GMP) standard for cosmetic products, and itmad audits cosmetics manufacturers against ISO 22716 in Jordan. itmad audits with both Jordan-based auditors and a travelling team, and has worked in Jordan for more than 10 years. ISO 22716 certification from itmad follows a two-stage audit and produces a certificate that runs for three years with annual surveillance audits.
What ISO 22716 is
ISO 22716 sets out good manufacturing practice for cosmetic products: how the products are produced, controlled, stored and shipped so that what leaves the factory is consistently what was specified. ISO 22716 addresses the risks that final-product testing cannot catch, because testing a sample tells a manufacturer about the sample, not about the batch the sample came from.
Who ISO 22716 applies to
An organisation in Jordan needs ISO 22716 certification when a customer or supplier programme asks for independent proof of its cosmetics manufacturing practice. ISO 22716 applies to any organisation that manufactures, fills, packs or stores cosmetic products, including:
- Cosmetic and personal care manufacturers
- Contract and private-label manufacturers
- Perfume and fragrance producers
- Skincare, haircare and colour cosmetics producers
- Fillers, packers and repackers
- Manufacturers exporting to the EU
itmad audits ISO 22716 for organisations in the cosmetics sector in Jordan.
Why ISO 22716 matters commercially
ISO 22716 is the GMP standard referenced by EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which means a manufacturer exporting cosmetics to Europe is expected to work to ISO 22716. Retailers, distributors and private-label clients who need assurance that a contract manufacturer operates to a recognised standard can ask for ISO 22716 certification.
What ISO 22716 covers
- PersonnelOrganisational structure, defined responsibilities, training, and hygiene requirements for anyone entering production or storage areas.
- PremisesLayout and flow that separate incompatible operations, surfaces that can be cleaned, controlled access, pest control, and adequate lighting and ventilation.
- EquipmentDesign suited to the product, cleaning and sanitisation procedures, planned maintenance, and calibration of measuring equipment.
- Raw materials and packagingSupplier approval, purchase specifications, acceptance criteria, quarantine and release, and controlled storage.
- ProductionManufacturing and packaging instructions, in-process checks, line clearance between products, batch identification and yield reconciliation.
- Finished productsRelease criteria, retained samples, storage conditions, shipment control, and the ability to return product from the market.
- Laboratory controlTest methods, sampling, out-of-specification handling and retention of results.
- Deviations and complaintsHandling out-of-specification product, investigating deviations, managing complaints and executing recalls.
- Waste and subcontractingDisposal routes for rejected material, and control of any operation carried out by a third party on behalf of the manufacturer.
- DocumentationWritten procedures for every process affecting product quality, with records demonstrating that the procedures were followed for every batch.
Batch traceability
Traceability is the requirement that most often exposes gaps in ISO 22716 audits. For any batch on the market, a manufacturer should be able to identify which raw material lots went into the batch, which equipment and personnel were involved, what in-process checks were recorded, and where the finished units were shipped. If a recall becomes necessary, the traceability chain determines whether a manufacturer withdraws one batch or everything the manufacturer has sold. Auditors test traceability by picking a batch at random and following the batch in both directions.
Certification in Jordan
An ISO 22716 certificate states the certified scope, including the products covered, and a Jordanian buyer or supplier programme checks that scope wording. Each Jordanian buyer or supplier programme sets acceptance conditions for ISO 22716 certificates.
How itmad delivers ISO 22716 in Jordan
itmad delivers ISO 22716 audits in Jordan through Jordan-based auditors and a travelling team, for organisations in the cosmetics sector. ISO/IEC 17021-1 prevents a certification body from designing or implementing the system that the body certifies, and itmad does not. itmad provides the audit and the certification decision, with optional pre-assessment that identifies gaps without prescribing how an organisation closes those gaps.
The ISO 22716 certification process
Stage 1 of an itmad ISO 22716 audit reviews the documented system, confirms the scope of products and processes covered, and identifies gaps before the main audit. Stage 2 of an itmad ISO 22716 audit assesses implementation on site: production and packaging areas, storage conditions, batch records, cleaning logs, training records and traceability in practice.
ISO 22716 timeline
An ISO 22716 certificate from itmad is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits in each intervening year and recertification before the certificate expires.
Benefits of ISO 22716 certification
- Independent evidence of manufacturing control for retailers, distributors and brand owners
- Support for export to markets that reference EU cosmetics regulation
- Fewer batch rejections and less rework, because problems are caught in process rather than at final testing
- Faster, narrower recalls when traceability is working
- A documented basis for defending product quality if a complaint escalates
What itmad provides
- Stage 1 report identifying readiness gaps before the main audit
- Stage 2 audit report with findings supported by objective evidence
- Nonconformities classified by severity with defined response timescales
- Certificate of registration stating the certified scope and products
- Certification mark for use under the terms of itmad's mark and seal policy
- Annual surveillance audits and reports through the three-year cycle
Frequently asked questions
What is ISO 22716?
ISO 22716 sets out good manufacturing practice for cosmetic products: how the products are produced, controlled, stored and shipped so that what leaves the factory is consistently what was specified. ISO 22716 addresses the risks that final-product testing cannot catch.
How does ISO 22716 certification work with itmad in Jordan?
itmad audits ISO 22716 in two stages. Stage 1 reviews the documented system, confirms the scope of products and processes covered, and identifies gaps before the main audit. Stage 2 assesses implementation on site, including production and packaging areas, storage conditions, batch records, cleaning logs, training records and traceability in practice. The ISO 22716 certificate is valid for three years with annual surveillance audits.
Does itmad use auditors based in Jordan?
itmad uses both Jordan-based auditors and a travelling team for ISO 22716 audits in Jordan. itmad has worked in Jordan for more than 10 years.
Is ISO 22716 referenced by EU cosmetics regulation?
Yes. ISO 22716 is the GMP standard referenced by EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, so a manufacturer exporting cosmetics to Europe is expected to work to ISO 22716.
Why is batch traceability tested in ISO 22716 audits?
Traceability is the requirement that most often exposes gaps in ISO 22716 audits. Auditors pick a batch at random and follow the batch in both directions, from raw material lots through production to where the finished units were shipped.