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ISO 22716
The objective of Gap Analysis audits is to evaluate the conformity of your facilities and processes with the Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices described by ISO 22716.The Gap Analysis will therefore help your organization to Continuous Improvement.
Consumers’ safety
Risk Assessment
Cosmetics Product Quality
Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices implement the new legal requirements described by the Cosmetics Product European Regulation.
FAQ
What are the new requirements for the New Cosmetics Regulation?
Every Cosmetic Product circulating onto the European Market will have to be produced according to the Good Manufacturing Practices. This applies to goods processed in the EU-27 countries as well as for all imported cosmetics.
Other requirements include an increased responsibility of producers and distributors, particularly regarding ingredients toxicity, product labeling, a more comprehensive product file and compulsory notification of new product introduction to the European Commission.
Other countries where the Cosmetics Market is well developed are also on the way to implement Good Manufacturing Practices as a compulsory requirement to enter their market.
The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters CE. The CE Marking applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Marking is obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market.
CE is an abbreviation for Conformité Européenne, French for European Conformity. The CE Mark indicates that the product it is affixed to conforms to all relevant essential requirements and other applicable provisions that have been imposed upon it by means of European directives, and that the product has been subject to the appropriate conformity assessment procedure(s). The essential requirements refer, among other things, to safety, public health and consumer protection.
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The Benefits of implementing CE MARKING
To be sold within the European market, certain products require CE-marking. The CE mark declares that your product complies with the Essential Requirements of the applicable EU Directives. Applicable requirements are set forth in various European Directives that replace individual country safety standards. The Directives apply to products manufactured within but also exported to the European Union.
The CE marking is a kind of trade passport for the European marketplace: it allows the manufacturer to freely circulate their product throughout the 28 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). There is only one set of requirements and procedures to comply with in designing and manufacturing a product for the entire EEA. The various and conflicting national regulations are eliminated. As a result, the product no longer needs to be adapted to the specific requirements of the different member states of the EEA.
In addition, it may be considered a benefit that by implementing the requirements, the product will be safer for the user and this may also reduce damage and liability claims.
Which type of product requires CE MARKING?
Toys
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronic Equipment
Personal protective equipment
Pressure equipment
Medical devices
Active implantable medical devices
In vitro diagnostic
New hot water boilers
Equipment and protective systems for use in explosive atmospheres
Radio and Telecommunications terminal equipment
Simple pressure vessels
Gas appliances
Lifts
Recreational craft
Non-automatic weighing instruments
Cableways
Construction products
Explosives for civil use
Measuring Equipment
What is the cost of CE MARKING
Cost will be calculated on the basis of the product and its application.
Why BAP Certification?
We're well-respected in our industry.The Best Aquaculture Practices is the only third-party aquaculture certification program to be compliant with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP) and Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI).
We’re your seafood supply chain solution – a “one-stop shop” for certification. Producers appreciate the time saved from having to patch together various certification programs to cover only a portion of what our BAP standards cover.
We are market-driven. Our market development team actively promotes the advantages of BAP certification to an influential network of retailers and foodservice operators on behalf of all BAP-certified facilities.
BAP certification is administered by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy, education and leadership in responsible aquaculture. GAA continually invests in advocacy initiatives – including addressing the 95% of aquaculture facilities worldwide that are not yet third-party certified.
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ISO 14001:2015 specifies requirements for an environmental management system to enable an organization to develop and implement a policy and objectives which take into account legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes, and information about significant environmental aspects. It applies to those environmental aspects that the organization identifies as those which it can control and those which it can influence. It does not itself state specific environmental performance criteria.
The Benefits of implementing ISO 14001:2015 (EMS)
Meet legal and corporate policy requirement.
Potentially fewer surveillance visits from regulatory agencies.
Showing your business partners, agencies, and community that you are environmentally responsible.
Increase Competitiveness.
Increase profits through potential process improvements.
Reducing your environmental liability
Complying with environmental laws and regulations.
Improving relationships with regulators - organizations that implement an ISO 14001 EMS often report improved relations with government regulatory agencies, find that regulators are quicker to provide technical support, and find that the regulators are much more supportive in general.
Capturing institutional knowledge - ISO 14001 ensures this information is properly documented, communicated and retained. The cyclical nature of this management system further ensures all system information is reviewed and updated at least annually.
Streamlining operations - organizations often realize monetary savings as a result of greater operational efficiency and energy conservation.
Increased awareness and participation - organizations benefit from better communication about environmental issues inside and outside the organization. ISO 14001 gives people an avenue to raise environmental issues and makes it clear that environmental performance is an important part of the corporate culture.
Safety benefits – by reviewing the procedures for controlling significant operations, including a review of emergency preparedness and response procedures, organizations are able to identify and implement significant safety improvements.
Why seek certification to ISO 14001?
It shows that an organisation is committed to environmental issues and is prepared to work towards improving and caring for the environment.
An ISO 14001 certificate enhances company image in the eyes of customers, employees and shareholders.
It also gives a competitive edge to an organisation's marketing.
How do you start to implement ISO 14001? What is involved?
Evaluate your environmental effects and prioritize your responses to them.
Identify the boundaries of your management system and document your procedures for implementing the requirements of ISO 14001.
Ensure these procedures are implemented and then audit them.
Once developed, internal audits are needed to ensure the system carries on working.
Audit to ISO 14001
Having chosen a third party accredited registrar for your audit, it will review your documentation and carry out an initial audit of your site. This looks at the company’s evaluation of environmental effects and ascertains if targets set for the management programme are measurable and achievable. This is followed at a later date by a full audit to ensure that records and working practices demonstrate that the company is working to its procedures.
What is the cost of an audit to ISO 14001?
Cost depends on the number of the employees, Scope of certification, Process, factory / office/site actual aspect & impact and other factors related to environment and legal requirements, Number of sites etc…
ISO 45001 is a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management System specification, designed to enable organizations to control Health & Safety risks and improve its performance.
The standard is applicable to any organization that wishes to take a proactive approach to its occupational health and safety risks.
The Benefits of implementing OH&S Management?
Reducing the number of personnel injuries through prevention and control of workplace hazards.
Reducing the risk of major accidents.
Ensuring a well-qualified and enthusiastic workforce by fulfillment of the increasing expectations of your employees.
Reducing the material loss caused by accidents and in production interruptions.
Reducing insurance costs as well as reducing costs due to absence of employees.
Serving the possibility for an integrated management system including quality, environment and health and safety.
Ensuring that appropriate legislation is addressed and acted upon.
Meeting the increasing importance of OH&S for public image.
In what ways implementations of OHSAS Management system help me?
Demonstrate legal compliance and reduce the risk of potential litigation.
Reduce accidents & downtime.
Give access to new customers and partners who require suppliers to meet tender relevant criteria.
ISO 45001 has been developed to be compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 to allow for easy integration. Legislative & regulatory commitment and continual improvement are two important aspects of ISO 45001.
The elements of OHSAS Management system include:
Policy and commitment.
Hazard identification, risk assessment & risk controls.
Legal requirements.
Objectives & Programs.
Organization & personnel.
Training, Communication & Consultation.
Documentation & records.
Operational Controls.
Emergency Readiness.
What is the cost of implementing OHSAS?
The cost of the implementing is as per the actual process and product requirement of the legal (national & international), Health & Safety Requirement.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Central Point (HACCP) / ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System is a process control system designed to identify and prevent microbial and other hazards in food production and entire food chain. HACCP includes steps designed to prevent problems before they occur and to correct deviations through a systematic way as soon as they are detected.
Such preventive control systems with documentation and verification are widely recognized by scientific authorities and international organizations as the most effective approach available for producing safe food.
HACCP / ISO 22000 enables the producers, processors, distributors, exporters, etc, of food products to utilize technical resources efficiently and in a cost effective manner in assuring food safety.
The ISO 22000:2005 standard outlines Food Safety Management System Requirements for any organization in the food chain, and is one of a family of standards focused at the development, implementation and improvement of a food safety management system.
Who should use ISO 22000:2018?
Since ISO 22000 is a generic food safety management standard it can be used by any organization directly or indirectly involved in the food chain including- Farms, Fisheries and Dairies, Processors of Meats, Fish and Feed, including Manufacturers of soups, snacks, bread, cereal, beverages, canned and frozen food, etc as well as food service providers such as restaurants, fast food chains, hospitals and hotels.
Supporting services should not be forgotten and providers of food transportation storage and distribution, catering services as well as product suppliers for equipment, additives, raw materials, cleaning and sanitizing products, packaging. In short if your products touch the food industry or the food we eat, part or all of the ISO 22000 requirements will apply.
GMP refers to the Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations promulgated by the US Food and Drug Administration under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These regulations, which have the force of law, require that manufacturers, processors, and packagers of drugs, medical devices, some food, and blood take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe, pure, and effective. GMP regulations require a quality approach to manufacturing, enabling companies to minimize or eliminate instances of contamination, mix-ups’ and errors. This in turn, protects the consumer from purchasing a product which is not effective or even dangerous. Failure of firms to comply with GMP regulations can result in very serious consequences including recall, seizure, fines, and jail time.
GMP regulations address issues including recordkeeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling. Most GMP requirements are very general and open-ended, allowing each manufacturer to decide individually how to best implement the necessary controls. This provides much flexibility, but also requires that the manufacturer interpret the requirements in a manner which makes sense for each individual business. GMP is also sometimes referred to as "cGMP". The "c" stands for "current, " reminding manufacturers that they must employ technologies and systems which are up-to-date in order to comply with the regulation. Systems and equipment used to prevent contamination, mix-ups’ and errors, which may have been "top-of-the-line" 20 years ago, may be less than adequate by today's standards.
At the GMP Institute, we believe that GMP is a good business tool which will help to refine both compliance and performance at your company. GMP requirements are largely common sense practices which will help your company better itself as it moves toward a quality approach using continuous improvement. First, set standards of performance. These include GMP regulations and other standards which are necessary for your company. Then, train to those standards. All departments in the company should be trained (to varying degrees) on GMP and other standards. Four types of employees which are especially critical to train: top management, managers and supervisors, operators and technicians, and support staff. Because training is such an important part of maintaining a GMP Lifestyle, the GMP Institute focuses heavily on training. We offer many workshops for a variety of types of people. GMP 101 is a great introduction to the concepts of GMP and the reason behind it. Additionally, we offer workshops to help in house trainers perfect the art of training, and to help them learn how to make GMP an interesting topic. We even offer a certification program for trainers. The next step in the GMP Lifestyle is to reinforce what was learned in training. This falls on the managers and supervisors in a plant. Therefore, it is important that managers and supervisors be involved in training, so that they can support it through reinforcement. The same four job categories are listed as being the most critical in promoting and receiving reinforcement.
The third stage is to audit to ensure that your efforts have provided adequate controls by auditing. Audits fall in the following three categories: personal, whereby every individual does a self-check to make sure that he/she is complying with all appropriate standards; internal audit, which should be performed by the quality assurance department as required by GMP, and external audits, which can consist of an FDA audit, a consultant checking your compliance status, or you performing a supplier audit. The GMP Institute also offers workshops for auditors needing training.
Finally, the results of audits will help you to know if you need to modify your standards of performance. Of course, no procedures should be changed without appropriate change control and approval from quality assurance. The glue that sticks the whole process together is commitment. Commitment to GMP and quality is critical at all levels of the organization, starting with top management. If you foster commitment, use this process, and attend GMP Institute workshops when necessary, you will help you make GMP a Lifestyle, Not Just a Regulation in your company. You will then improve the overall performance of your workforce, as well as your FDA compliance.
Hazard analysis and critical control points, or HACCP, is a systematic preventive approach to food safety from biological, chemical, physical hazards and more recently radiological hazards in production .
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About IATF 16949:2016
IATF 16949:2016 (1st edition) represents an innovative document, given the strong orientation to the customer, with inclusion of a number of consolidated previous customer specific requirements.
ISO/TS 16949 (1st edition) was originally created in 1999 by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) with the aim of harmonizing the different assessment and certification systems worldwide in the supply chain for the automotive sector. Other revisions were created (2nd edition in 2002, and 3rd edition in 2009) as necessary for either automotive sector enhancements or ISO 9001 revisions. ISO/TS 16949 (along with supporting technical publications developed by original equipment manufacturers [herein referred to as OEMs] and the national automotive trade associations) introduced a common set of techniques and methods for common product and process development for automotive manufacturing worldwide.
In preparation for migrating from ISO/TS 16949:2009 (3rd edition) to this Automotive QMS Standard, IATF 16949, feedback was solicited from certification bodies, auditors, suppliers, and OEMs to create IATF 16949:2016 (1st edition), which cancels and replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009 (3rd edition).
The IATF maintains strong cooperation with ISO by continuing liaison committee status ensuring continued alignment with ISO 9001.
Benefits of IATF 16949
Why is IATF 16949 a good idea for your organisation?
The benefits of IATF 16949 cannot be over-stressed, companies large and small have gained great benefits from using the standard by discovering cost and efficiency savings. Some of the other benefits are listed below.
Credibility and image
IATF 16949 is an internationally recognised standard; it has become the basis for creating a Quality Management System (QMS) around the world and has replaced many previously published requirements. When a customer is looking for a supplier the requirement to have a QMS based on IATF 16949 is often a major consideration if you are competing for work in the automotive industry.
Credibility to supply the automotive industry
This can be one of the main drives for companies to become registered to IATF 16949. In order to get large customers from the automotive industry, organisations need to demonstrate their ability to provide quality products with no defects.
Improvement
One of the 7 quality management principles subscribed to by IATF 16949 is to improve customer satisfaction by planning for and striving to meet customer expectations. This can be achieved by improving customer satisfaction which will result in customer retention and repeat business. Happy and satisfied customers are the key to keeping customer loyal.
Process approach
Through looking at the process sequence and interactions using the process approach of IATF 16949 organisations will be able to identify improvements in efficiency and drive cost savings. Again, the elimination of waste throughout the supply chain that occurs is one of the fundamental goals of IATF 16949.
Decision making
Another quality management principle of IATF 16949 is the use of evidence-based decision making. By driving your decisions based on factual data, organisations will focus on placing resources in the areas that will give maximum improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. In addition monitoring the process organisations will be able to measure improvement based on actual data.
Continual improvement
Continual improvement is another quality management principle of IATF 16949. By improving your processes, organisational output efficiencies and cost savings, can be then a measurable benefit. By making continual improvements, year on year, companies can see continuing benefits.
Employee motivation and empowerment
If employees are involved in the improvements of the processes they become more engaged. Who is better placed than the people working within the processes to identify the areas of improvement. Engaged employees are more productive and will help the company improve and save, especially if they understand how the quality of the process depends on them and the impact it can have on the customer.
ISO 13485 is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard, published in 2003, that represents the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. This standard supersedes earlier documents such as EN 46001 and EN 46002 (both 1997), the ISO 13485 published in 1996 and ISO 13488.
Though it is tailored to the industry's quality system expectations and regulatory requirements, an organization does not need to be actively manufacturing medical devices or their components to seek certification to this standard, in contrast to the automotive sector's ISO/TS 16949, where only firms with an active request for quotation, or on the bid list, of an International Automotive Task Force supply chain manufacturer can seek registration.
While it remains a stand-alone document, ISO 13485 is generally harmonized with ISO 9001. A principal difference, however, is that ISO 9001 requires the organization to demonstrate continual improvement, whereas ISO 13485 requires only that the certified organization demonstrate the quality system is effectively implemented and maintained. Additionally, the ISO 9001 requirements regarding customer satisfaction are absent from the medical device standard.
Advantages of ISO 13485 certification:
As we mentioned, ISO 13485 certification is not mandatory in most markets. Here is how your company can benefit from ISO 13485:2016 certification:
Compliance with European standards offers straightforward access to the Japanese, Australian and New Zealand markets
Other countries around the world also recognize ISO 13485 as a means of meeting their quality requirements.
ISO 13485 is a globally recognized standard and having this certification will increase the credibility of your company with potential customers.
Certification can lead to increased efficiency, better product quality, and improved customer service within your company
Demonstrate your consumers and partners a commitment to quality.
SO/IEC 27001:2013 covers all types of organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, not-for profit organizations). ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented Information Security Management System within the context of the organization's overall business risks. It specifies requirements for the implementation of security controls customized to the needs of individual organizations or parts thereof.
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is designed to ensure the selection of adequate and proportionate security controls that protect information assets and give confidence to interested parties.
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is intended to be suitable for several different types of use, including the following
Use within organizations to formulate security requirements and objectives;
Use within organizations as a way to ensure that security risks are cost effectively managed;
Use within organizations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations;
Use within an organization as a process framework for the implementation and management of controls to ensure that the specific security objectives of an organization are met;
Definition of new information security management processes;
Identification and clarification of existing information security management processes;
Use by the management of organizations to determine the status of information security management activities;
Use by the internal and external auditors of organizations to determine the degree of compliance with the policies, directives and standards adopted by an organization;
Use by organizations to provide relevant information about information security policies, directives, standards and procedures to trading partners and other organizations with whom they interact for operational or commercial reasons;
Implementation of business-enabling information security;
Use by organizations to provide relevant information about information security to customers.
The process starts when the organization makes the decision to embark upon the exercise. Clearly, at this point, it is also important to ensure management commitment and then assign responsibilities for the project itself. An organizational top level policy can then be developed and published. This can, and will normally, be supported by subordinate policies. The next stage is particularly critical: scoping. This will define which part(s) of the organization will be covered by the ISMS. Typically, it will define the location, assets and technology to be included.
At this stage a risk assessment will be undertaken, to determine the organization's risk exposure/profile, and identify the best route to address this. The document produced will be the basis for the next stage, which will be the management of those risks. A part of this process will be selection of appropriate controls with respect to those outlined in the standard (and ISO27002), with the justification for each decision recorded in a Statement of Applicability (SOA). The controls themselves should then be implemented as appropriate.
The certification process itself can then be embarked upon via a suitable accredited third party
ISO/IEC 17025 requires General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories are the main ISO/CASCO standard used by testing and calibration laboratories. Originally known as ISO/IEC Guide 25, ISO/IEC 17025 was initially issued by the International Organization for Standardization in 1999. There are many commonalities with the ISO 9000 standard, but ISO/IEC 17025 is more specific in requirements for competence. And it applies directly to those organizations that produce testing and calibration results. Since its initial release, a second release was made in 2005 after it was agreed that it needed to have its quality system words more closely aligned with the 2000 version of ISO 9001.
The ISO/IEC 17025 standard itself comprises five elements that are Scope, Normative References, Terms and Definitions, Management Requirements and Technical Requirements. The two main sections in ISO/IEC 17025 are Management Requirements and Technical Requirements. Management requirements are primarily related to the operation and effectiveness of the quality management system within the laboratory. Technical requirements include factors which determine the correctness and reliability of the tests and calibrations performed in laboratory.
Laboratories use ISO/IEC 17025 to implement a quality system aimed at improving their ability to consistently produce valid results. It is also the basis for accreditation from an accreditation body. Since the standard is about competence, accreditation is simply formal recognition of a demonstration of that competence. A prerequisite for a laboratory to become accredited is to have a documented quality management system. The usual contents of the quality manual follow the outline of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
Why to go for ISO 17025?
Accreditation to the ISO17025 provides both laboratory and business benefits such as:
Improving the image of the laboratory.
The data quality and effectiveness is continually improved.
Provides a fundamental for other quality systems related to laboratories such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices).
It is the recognition of testing competence.
It is an effective marketing tool to submit tenders for testing and/or calibration.
It protects the laboratory’s data integrity in case of legal implications.
It enables the assessment of relative quality and capability of other accredited laboratories.
ISO 9001:2015 is the standard that provides a set of standardized requirements for a quality management system, regardless of what the user organization does, its size, or whether it is in the private, or public sector. It is the only standard in the family against which organizations can be certified – although the certification is not a compulsory requirement of the standard.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard for the quality management of businesses. It applies to the processes that create and control the products and services an organisation supplies. It prescribes systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met. It is designed and intended to apply to virtually any product or service, made by any process anywhere in the world.
The Benefits of implementing ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)
Achieve Company policy and goals
Win Customer Confidence
Increase Customer Satisfaction
Continually improve overall performance
Proactive and systematic adjustment to changing market conditions
Employee Satisfaction
Performance enhancement
Transparency and effectiveness of internal company processes
Error avoidance instead of error correction
Time and cost savings
Why seek certification to ISO 9001?
It assures customers that the company has a good quality management system.
Many Organisation requires their suppliers to have ISO 9001 Certification.
It shows committed to quality, customers, and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency.
It leads companies to better operations, improved performance and improved profitability.
An ISO 9001 certificate enhances company image in the eyes of customers, employees and shareholders alike.
It also gives a competitive edge to an organisation's marketing.
How do you start to implement ISO 9001? What is involved?
Identify the requirements of ISO 9001 and how they apply to the business involved.
Establish quality objectives and how they fit in to the operation of the business.
Produce a documented quality policy indicating how these requirements are satisfied.
Communicate them throughout the organisation.
Evaluate the quality policy, its stated objectives and then prioritise requirements to ensure they are met.
Identify the boundaries of the management system and produce documented procedures as required.
Ensure these procedures are suitable and adhered to.
Once developed, internal audits are needed to ensure the system carries on working.
Assessment to ISO 9001
We have all sorts of software’s but without control. ISO 27000 will educate you for the control measures to be applied in the organisation.
An ISMS compliant with these requirements allows organizations to examine and control information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
Benefits of ISO 27001:2013 Awareness Training:
Understanding of business information processes.
Better able to reassure customers and internal parties.
Staff will be aware of their roles and responsibilities in looking after their own information security.
Better awareness and understanding of applicability of the risk.
ISO 9001:2015specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization: a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
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What’s FAMI-QS Standard
FAMI-QS (Feed Additive and PreMixture Quality Systems) are the Quality and Safety System for Specialty Feed Ingredients and their mixture. Since 2004, by the European Association of Feed Additive Manufacture (FEFNAN). The Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 sets up hygiene and safety requirements for the whole feed chain this includes speciality feed ingredients and their mixture. Actually, the FAMI-QS scope covers speciality feed ingredients and mixtures. On the other hand, specialty feed ingredients comprise feed additive and functional feed. And the mixtures consist premixtures, specialty complementary feed as well as specialty complementary dietetic feed. FAMI-QS has been developed from GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000, ISO 22005 and ISO 22000 and its content Management system, Management responsibility, Resource management, Product realization, System review and Control of non-conforming products.
Key steps in FAMI-QS certification process are
Definition of certificate scope
Pre-audit (optional): gap analysis and diagnosis of your current position against the standard.
Initial audit to verity the implementation of the basis structure of the Quality & Feed Safety Management System.
Certification audits to assess ongoing improvement.
Re-certification after 3 years through full audit or continual assessment.
Benefit of FAMI-QS Standard
As FAMI-QS code standard has been approved by European Authorities that getting certified is the best way of proving to your clients and local authorities that your products meet regulatory criteria.
Increased transparency towards your clients & other stakeholders.
Minimization of significant animal feed risks, that adulterated feed additives and premixtures erter the feed chain
Increased staff motivation by focusing on a job well done.
Effective control of internal process minimizing risk of failure.
Signal sent about a proactive approach to feed safety & quality
Avoid audit duplication thanks to the mutual recognition with other animal feed schemes.
Focus kept on your essential challenges.
Demonstrate your commitment to safety
Business Challenge
Solutions
What are the Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO 22716 certification?
Why implement Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices, now?
Validate the conformity of your Management System with the new legal requirements
Prepare and facilitate legal inspections by Health Authorities
Demonstrate to your stakeholders (retailers, product traders, importers…) that your processes and facilities are in conformity with GMP
Inspire consumers’ confidence
Ensure access to your markets (in Europe and Worldwide)
Enhance operating efficiency and competitive market appeal
Cosmetics Expertise and Recognition - has a large range of International references in the field of Cosmetics.
Network - A global presence in more than 100 countries means clients benefit from both international expertise and in-depth knowledge of local standards and regulations.
Mark of global recognition - Mark is a globally recognized symbol of your organization's ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability and reliability.
GLOBALG.A.P. is a farm assurance program, translating consumer requirements into Good Agricultural Practice. EurepGAP is a common standard for farm management practice created in the late 1990s by several European supermarket chains and their major suppliers. GAP is an acronym for Good Agricultural Practices. It is now the world's most widely implemented farm certification scheme. Most European customers for agricultural products now demand evidence of EurepGAP certification as a prerequisite for doing business.
The standard was developed using the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and is governed according to the ISO Guide 65 for certifications schemes. Unlike other farm certification schemes, it has definitive rules for growers to follow, and each production unit is assessed by independent third party auditors. These auditors work for commercial certification companies who are licensed by the EurepGAP secretariat to conduct audits and award certificates where merited.
In September 2007, EurepGAP changed its name to GLOBALG.A.P. The decision was taken to reflect its expanding international role in establishing Good Agricultural Practices between multiple retailers and their suppliers. A series of the standards can be accessed online.[1]
In February 2009 GLOBALG.A.P. launched 'ChinaGAP' following successful completion of the benchmarking of ChinaGAP against the GLOBALG.A.P. Good Agricultural Practice reference code.
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS, short for Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union.
Each European Union member state will adopt its own enforcement and implementation policies using the directive as a guide.
RoHS is often referred to (inaccurately) as the 'lead-free directive', but it restricts the use of the following six substances:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)
PBB and PBDE are flame retardants used in several plastics. Hexavalent chromium is used in chrome plating, chromate coatings and primers, and in chromic acid.
The directive applies to equipment as defined by a section of the WEEE directive. The following numeric categories apply:
Large household appliances.
Small household appliances.
IT & Telecommunications equipment (although infrastructure equipment is exempt in some countries)
Consumer equipment.
Lighting equipment—including light bulbs.
Electronic and electrical tools.
Toys, leisure, and sports equipment.
Medical devices (exemption removed in July 2011)
Monitoring and control instruments (exemption removed in July 2011)
Automatic dispensers.
Semiconductor devices
It does not apply to fixed industrial plant and tools. Compliance is the responsibility of the company that puts the product on the market, as defined in the Directive; components and sub-assemblies are not responsible for product compliance. Of course, given the fact that the regulation is applied at the homogeneous material level, data on substance concentrations needs to be transferred through the supply chain to the final producer.
Examples of product components containing restricted substances
RoHS restricted substances have been used in a broad array of consumer electronics products. Examples of leaded components include:
Paints and pigments
PVC (vinyl) cables as a stabilizer (e.g., power cords, USB cables)
Solders
Printed circuit board finishes, leads, internal and external interconnects
Glass in television and photographic products (e.g., CRT television screens and camera lenses)
Metal parts
Lamps and bulbs
Batteries
Benefits
RoHS helps reduce damage to people and the environment in third-world countries where much of today's "high-tech trash" ends up. The use of lead-free solders and components has provided immediate health benefits to electronics industry workers in prototype and manufacturing operations. Contact with solder paste no longer represents the same health hazard as it used to.
SA8000 is a global social accountability standard for decent working conditions, developed and overseen by Social Accountability International (SAI).
Rising public concern about inhumane working conditions in developing countries led to the creation in 1997 of the Council on Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency. Its purpose was to draw up a universal code of practice for labor conditions in manufacturing industry, so that consumers in developed countries could be confident that the goods they were buying - in particular clothes, toys, cosmetics and electronic goods - had been produced in accordance with recognized set of standards.
Having demonstrated compliance with existing regulations and assessed how current practice compares with the provisions of SA8000, the company is given the status of 'SA8000 applicant'.
The business then implements an SA8000 programme, which is scrutinized by a 'pre-assessment audit'. Any improvements that are recommended should be implemented before the formal audit takes place.
After the formal assessment, the company is again given the opportunity to rectify any shortcomings, before being assessed again. If at the end of this process the auditors are satisfied that the company is fully compliant, they will recommend an SA8000 certificate, valid for three years.
Benefits of SA8000
Initial evidence indicates that SA8000 certified facilities enjoy a competitive advantage and workers experience concrete benefits as the SA8000 management system and any needed corrective actions are put in place.
Benefits for Workers, Trade Unions and NGOs:
Enhanced opportunities to organize trade unions and bargain collectively.
A tool to educate workers about core labor rights.
An opportunity to work directly with business on labor rights issues.
A way to generate public awareness of companies committed to assuring humane working conditions.
Benefits for Business:
Drives company values into action.
Enhances company and brand reputation
Improves employee recruitment, retention and productivity.
Supports better supply chain management and performance.
Benefits for Consumers and Investors:
Clear and credible assurance for ethical purchasing decisions.
Identification of ethically made products and companies committed to ethical sourcing.
Broad coverage of product categories and production geography.
SA-8000 Elements
CE marking is an administrative marking with which the manufacturer or importer affirms its conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area. It is not a quality indicator or a certification mark.
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A kosher certification agency is an organization or certifying authority that grants a hechsher to ingredients, packaged foods, beverages, and certain materials, as well as food-service providers and facilities in which kosher food is prepared or served.
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Good manufacturing practice(GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product
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What Is Halal Certification ?
Muslims commonly use two terms to describe every subject as Halal or Haraam. Halal is a Arabic word which means permitted, lawful with respect to which no restriction exists, and the doing and consuming of which the Law-giver, Allah has allowed.
Haram means the opposite-unlawful or forbidden that which the Lawgiver absolutely prohibited; anyone who engages in it is liable to incur the punishment of Allah in the Hereafter as well as a legal punishment in this world.
Halal and haram are universal terms that apply to all facets of life. However, we use these terms only in relation to food products, meat products, cosmetics, personal care products, food ingredients, and food contact materials.
The objective of the legislation HALAL is to ensure that products and services offered by an organization, to customers of Islamic practice, meet the conditions required by Islamic law.
Benefits Of Obtaining Halal Certification
It is estimated that 70% of 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide follow Halal food standards, and that the global Halal market is currently estimated USD $600 billion.
Today, Halal trademark is an important marketing tool in the international arena particularly if the product is aimed at penetrating Muslim countries. Muslim consumers will have greater confidence in purchasing such products without questioning its authenticity.
Producers who do not have the Halal certification would lose a large segment of potential customers from around the world. In addition, the Halal certification is also required by an importer to the country.
Enhance marketability of products in Muslim countries/markets
Small cost investment relative to multiple growth in revenues.
Improve the food preparation hygienic system & food quality into global standards.
Halal literally means "permissible" in Arabic and refers to food items that are permissible to consume under Sharia law, whereas haram refers to any substance not permitted to consumeHalal Certificateassures that the products are thoroughly checked in accordance to the Islamic Shariah Laws by the concerned board. AsHalalconsumers/buyers accept and buy only the productscertifiedwithHalalseal, it isnecessaryto obtain this certain before you sell or export your products to theHalalbuyers.
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Whether perusing the beauty and personal care products at Target or Whole Foods or shopping online at Sephora, consumers are increasingly encountering the phrase "paraben-free."
What exactly does paraben-free mean, and why might it matter? We take a closer look - including sussing out pretty makeup products that are paraben-free.
What are parabens?Parabens are the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products such as soap, moisturizers, shaving cream and underarm deodorant, according to the Food and Drug Administration. To get a bit science-y, parabens are esters (a compound formed from acid and alcohol) of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The FDA says the most common are methylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben.
Companies use parabens to extend the shelf life of products and prevent growth of bacteria and fungi in, for instance, face cream. And that's good, right? Mold is essential to blue cheese, but who wants to smear her face with it?
ISO 50001 is an energy management systems standard. It enhances discipline of energy management. Energy management systems are abbreviated as EnMS.
The purpose of this International Standard is to enable organizations to establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, and consumption. Implementation of this International Standard is intended to lead to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other related environmental impacts and energy cost through systematic management of energy. This International Standard is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations, irrespective of geographical, cultural or social conditions. Successful implementation depends on commitment from all levels and functions of the organization, especially from top management
FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification scheme for Food Safety Systems based on existing standards for certification (ISO 22000, ISO 22003 and technical specifications for sector PRPs). The certification will be accredited under the standard ISO guide 17021. Manufacturers that are already certified against ISO 22000 will only need an additional review against technical specifications for sector PRPs to meet this certification scheme. Organizations that want to integrate quality in their management systems follow the requirements of ISO 9001.
It is developed for the certification of food safety systems of organizations in the food chain that process or manufacture animal products, perishable vegetal products, products with a long shelf life, (other) food ingredients like additives, vitamins, bio-cultures and food packaging material manufacturing.
FSSC 22000 is ready for new scopes at the moment the necessary technical specifications for sector PRPs have been realized and large players in the international food sectors would request FSSC 22000 to cover these sectors.
FSSC 22000 has as mission to be the globally leading, independent, non-profit, ISO-bases and GFSI-accepted food safety certification scheme for the whole supply chain.
The FSSC 22000 certification scheme has been given full recognition by the Global Food Safety Initiative Board of Directors. This follows an extensive benchmarking process using the requirements laid out in the GFSI Guidance Document Version 6.
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification retains the ownership and the copyright and the license agreements for certification bodies.
Benefits
Truly worldwide credibility
A common language, improving communication across the supply chain
A systematic management protocol for PRPs, with control focussed on what is really necessary
Confidence to stakeholders that an organisation has the ability to identify and control food safety hazards, and;
Flexibility for specific customer requirements to be taken into account
Benefits of implementing ISO HACCP / ISO 22000 FSMS
A preventative approach to food safety
Can help identify process improvements & reduced customer complaints
Reduces the need for, and the cost of end product testing
Is complementary to quality management systems such as ISO 9000
Provides evidence of due diligence & reduces the likelihood of product recall & adverse publicity
Enhances customer satisfaction / reduces dissatisfaction
Facilitates better understanding of food packaging safety issues throughout the organization
Improves staff performance through the promotion of team spirit & improves staff morale and motivation through a cleaner working environment.
A clear, auditable, global standard providing a framework to bring together all parts of your Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
Demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction
Tests compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and your own systems through internal audits and management reviews
Improves internal and external communications
Improves your organizations image
Links pre-requisite programs (PRP’s & OPRP’s), HACCP with the Plan-Do-Study-Act philosophies of ISO9001 to increase the effectiveness of your food management system
Requires regular testing of data integrity / lot recall programs and process audits
Aligns with other management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
HACCP Principles
The standard approach to HACCP is that specified by the Codex Alimentary, 1997, and follows 7 basic principles:
Conduct a hazard analysis
Determine the critical control points.
Establish critical limits.
Establish a system to monitor control of the CCP.
Establish the corrective action to be taken when monitoring indicates that a particular CCP is not under control.
Establish procedures for verification to confirm that the HACCP system is under control.Establish procedures for verification to confirm that the HACCP system is under control.
Establish documentation concerning all procedures and records appropriate to these principles and their application.