Mary Kay Secures Gold Standard For Cosmetic GMPs

Chaun Harper, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mary Kay Inc., emphasized the broader significance of the milestone: “At Mary Kay, quality is not a checkbox – it is a promise, an operational framework, and a culture. (Photo Credit: Mary Kay Inc.)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, the internationally recognised gold standard for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

According to the company in a statement, the milestone reinforces its commitment to product quality, safety, and consumer trust worldwide.

“ISO 22716 is a global standard recognising what we have always strived for: manufacture products with care, consistency, and accountability from raw materials to finished goods.

“It reflects our culture of empowering people to do things the right way every day and reinforces our long-term commitment to safe, reliable, and responsibly made beauty products,” said Mary Kay Chief Supply Chain Officer, Chaun Harper.

The certification provides comprehensive global guidelines aligned with European Union standards for the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products, ensuring safety and quality at every stage of the manufacturing process.

It comes at a pivotal time for the beauty industry, as the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) strengthens regulatory oversight in the United States and establishes mandatory GMPs for cosmetics.

Globally recognised as the benchmark for cosmetic GMPs, ISO 22716 requires rigorous documentation, traceability of every batch, structured training, supplier quality management, and clearly defined processes to ensure products are manufactured safely, transparently, and consistently.

Mary Kay’s ISO 22716 certification highlights how adherence to global standards, strong governance, and a human-centred quality culture converge to shape the future of cosmetics.

-- BERNAMA