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

ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetic GMP Certification for Oman and 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 Oman and Saudi Arabia. This framework helps Omani and Saudi businesses meet Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cosmetic regulations while ensuring product safety and quality consistency.

Regional Regulatory Alignment:

  • Complies with Oman's Directorate General of 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 Oman/KSA temperatures
  2. Supply Chain Control: Traceability from raw material sourcing to final product distribution
  3. Quality Management: Documented procedures compliant with SFDA and Oman MOCIIP
  4. Product Safety: Stability testing for Gulf shelf-life conditions

Critical Importance for Omani and Saudi Businesses:
Implementation:

  • Satisfies mandatory GMP requirements under GCC Cosmetic Regulation
  • Enables market access to UAE, Qatar, and other Gulf states
  • Meets halal certification prerequisites for Saudi religious tourism market
  • Supports Oman's cosmetic export initiatives under Tanfeedh program

Operational Benefits:
Regulatory Compliance: Pass inspections by Oman MOCIIP and Saudi SFDA authorities
Product Integrity: Maintain formulation stability in high-temperature Gulf climates
Market Access: Qualify for shelf placement in Oman's Lulu Hypermarkets and Saudi Arabian Panda Retail Company
Liability Reduction: Prevent regulatory actions under Oman Consumer Protection Law and Saudi Cosmetic Products Regulation
Operational Consistency: Standardize production from Muscat perfume houses to 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 and Oman standards
  • Halal Certification Integration: Coordinate with Emirates Authority for Standardization (ESMA) requirements

Sector-Specific Applications:

  • Oman: Frankincense-based cosmetics, traditional perfume production
  • 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 and Oman DGSSM 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:

  • Oman: Humidity control in coastal production facilities
  • KSA: Supply chain integrity for global ingredient sourcing

Shared: Halal certification coordination across GCC