Intertek Offers ISO 22716 Auditing and Certification Services in North America

19 Apr 2012

Certification Body can now offer ISO 22716 auditing and certification services to provide a method of demonstrating compliance with GMP regulations

Boxborough, MA - Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, today announced the newest addition to their Business Assurance portfolio. Intertek is now able to offer ISO 22716 auditing and certification services in North America.

As of July 11, 2013, the European Union's Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 will require cosmetic products to be manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Cosmetics manufacturers should prepare for this requirement now in order to avoid any loss of market approval.

"By adopting ISO 22716:2007, U.S. manufacturers maintain their access to the EU market and increase their customers' assurance of their products' safety and quality. Intertek's third party ISO 22716:2007 certification program adds an additional independent level of assurance to the organization's quality management system, while reducing the manpower necessary to certify to this new standard" said Alexander Crosby, Medical Device Lead Auditor for Intertek's Business Assurance Division.

The easiest way to demonstrate compliance with GMP requirements is to implement the international standard ISO 22716:2007. In fact, the regulations state that compliance with good manufacturing practice shall be presumed where the manufacture is in accordance with the relevant harmonized standards, which is ISO 22716 in this case.

ISO 22716 provides guidance for the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetics products taking into consideration aspects affecting product quality and the specific needs of the cosmetic sector. The objective of GMP requirements is that only products meeting acceptable specified requirements will be distributed, placed on the market and made available to end users.

With over 20 years experience in the health and beauty industry, Intertek brings in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing processes and GMP requirements to cosmetics manufacturers. Intertek's global network of auditors can provide a full compliance solution for ISO 22716, including auditing and certification*, training, and e-learning tools.

By adding ISO 22716 certification services to its cosmetics services, which include product testing, clinical studies, toxicology and safety assessments, quality control, product claims verification, screening for restricted substances, packaging eco-design and supplier audits, Intertek offers a comprehensive compliance solution to cosmetics manufacturers.

*Pursuant to the regulations in effect, ISO 22716 certification constitutes a presumption of compliance, and does not replace inspections by the relevant authorities.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

For Market Inquiries:
Lauren Reidy
Americas Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
Telephone: +1 978 929 2111
E-Mail: lauren.reidy@intertek.com

For Media Inquiries:
Cassie Biscanin
PR Manager, Intertek Group, Americas Region
Direct: +1 713.543.3775
Email: cassandra.biscanin@intertek.com

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and 30,000 people in over 100 countries around the world. Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Visit: www.intertek.com.