NMRA Introduces ISO 22716 Certification for Cosmetics Manufacturing Sites in Sri Lanka

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) of Sri Lanka has issued a notice informing all manufacturers of cosmetic products in Sri Lanka that they are required to obtain ISO 22716/2007 certification for the cosmetic manufacturing plant from the SLSI with effect from 1^st May 2024.

NMRA Decides Not to Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice Inspections

NMRA has decided not to conduct Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Inspections for cosmetics manufacturing plants further and NMRA will rely on the ISO 22716 GMP certification provided by accredited body SLSI.

Already approved sites will be granted a two-year grace period until 31^st May 2026 to adhere to the process. For the site already applied, NMRA will conduct GMP inspection and those will be required to obtain ISO 22716 within two years from 1^st May 2024. For the new applications, applicant should submit a site master file with basic information about the site and the products that are planned to be manufactured on the site.

New applications are to be submitted to the Manufacturing Regulatory Division NMRA and NMRA will issue an acknowledgment. Applicant should apply for ISO 22716 GMP certification along with the acknowledgment given by NMRA.

Source: NMRA