M/375 - Cosmetics products
Standardisation mandate assigned to CEN concerning good manufacturing practice for cosmetics products
Mandate M/375 authorizes CEN to develop European standards on good manufacturing practices (GMP) specifically for cosmetic products. The objective is to establish harmonized guidelines ensuring quality and safety in the manufacturing processes of cosmetics. This standardisation work supports regulatory compliance and facilitates market access within the EU by enhancing product safety and consumer protection. The decision to approve this mandate was recorded in resolution CEN/BT 6/2006.
Purpose
The mandate M/375 concerns the development of European standards related to good manufacturing practice (GMP) for cosmetics products. Its objective is to ensure that cosmetics placed on the EU market are produced under controlled conditions to guarantee their safety, quality, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests CEN (European Committee for Standardization) to prepare and deliver standards that define good manufacturing practices specifically tailored for the cosmetics industry. These standards are intended to support manufacturers in meeting EU regulatory requirements and to facilitate harmonised practices across member states.
Expected deliverables
- European standards specifying good manufacturing practices for cosmetics products.
- Guidelines covering production processes, quality control measures, and possibly documentation protocols to ensure product safety and quality.
- Standards that can be referenced by regulatory authorities and industry during inspections and conformity assessments.
Context
This mandate was assigned following the resolution reference CEN/BT 6/2006, indicating formal approval or consideration by the CEN Board. It aligns with broader regulatory frameworks on cosmetics in the European Union, aiming to harmonise GMP requirements and support market surveillance activities. Developing such standards enhances consumer protection and industry compliance across the internal market.
This mandate covers the development of European standards related to good manufacturing practices for cosmetics products. It focuses on ensuring quality and safety throughout the production process within the cosmetics sector.
General Information
ISO 22716:2007 gives guidelines for the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products.
These guidelines cover the quality aspects of the product, but as a whole do not cover safety aspects for the personnel engaged in the plant, nor do they cover aspects of protection of the environment.
The guidelines in ISO 22716:2007 are not applicable to research and development activities and distribution of finished products.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation26 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 22716:2007 gives guidelines for the production, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic products.
These guidelines cover the quality aspects of the product, but as a whole do not cover safety aspects for the personnel engaged in the plant, nor do they cover aspects of protection of the environment.
The guidelines in ISO 22716:2007 are not applicable to research and development activities and distribution of finished products.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation26 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/375 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate assigned to CEN concerning good manufacturing practice for cosmetics products". Standardisation mandate assigned to CEN concerning good manufacturing practice for cosmetics products There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.