Energy Management systems | EMS

Requirements with guidance for use, is a voluntary International Standard developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). ISO 50001 gives organizations the requirements for energy management systems (EnMS). ISO 50001 benefits organizations large and small, in both public and private sectors, in manufacturing and services, in all regions of the world. ISO 50001 will establish a framework for industrial plants, commercial, institutional, and governmental facilities, and entire organizations to manage energy. Targeting broad applicability across national economic sectors, it is estimated that the standard could influence up to 60 % of the world's energy use. ISO 50001 energy management standards identify requirements for an organization to establish, implement, sustain, and improve an Energy Management System (EnMS), this enables the organization to take a deliberate approach to continually improve energy performance. This new standard will establish an international structure to help manage the energy supply, uses, and intake of industrial, commercial, or institutional organizations, which includes measurement, documentation, reporting, design, and procurement practices for energy-using equipment, systems, and processes. ISO 50001 energy management standard applies to all aspects impacting energy use, and this can be monitored and influenced by an organization.

Implementing ISO 50001 Helps Your Company In The Following Way:

• Enables the organization to establish the system and processes required to improve energy commandment, which includes energy efficiency use consumption, and intensity
• Reductions in energy cost. GHG emissions and other environmental impacts, through the systematic management of energy
• Demonstrate that the organization implemented sustainable energy management systems, completed a baseline of energy use, and focused on continuously improving their energy vividness

Audit & Types of Audit?

An audit is a tool used to review a process or function to determine if it is fit for purpose. Audits examine and compare a process against the documented version of it to determine if it still meets its aims and goals. In this way, they are great simulators for change and growth within a business as they can highlight potential areas for improvement.

There are several types of audits related to ISO Certification and Management System Standards, which can be broadly categorized as follows:

1. Internal Audits / First-Party Audits:

• These audits are conducted by the business on its own systems as part of maintaining the Management System.
• They focus on individual systems and processes to confirm their continued suitability.
• For smaller businesses or those unprepared for external audits, third parties can perform internal audits on their behalf.

Tips for Maximizing the Benefits of Internal Audits.

2. Supplier Audits / Second Party Audits:

• These audits assess the systems and processes of an organization's suppliers or contractors.
• The goal is to determine if suppliers are adhering to their stated practices.
• While businesses typically conduct supplier audits themselves, they can also delegate third parties to perform these audits on their behalf.

Tips for Maximizing the Benefits of Supplier Audits.

3. External Audits / Third Party Audits:

• External audits are carried out by an impartial third party at various intervals during the year.
• They serve to ensure the management system's compliance with the ISO Standard, in addition to the external ISO certification audit.
• The third-party may examine the management system partially through random sampling or comprehensively to confirm ISO Standard requirements and provide guidance for improvements.

ISO Certification Audit / Stage 2 Audit:

• This audit involves a comprehensive examination of the Management System to assess the implementation of processes and procedures required to meet the chosen ISO Standard.
• Successful completion of this audit results in certification, which is granted only once for each Standard.

Recertification Audit:

• Performed at the start of a certification cycle, the recertification audit verifies the organization's correct maintenance of its Management System and compliance with documented procedures in line with the ISO Standard.
• This is a comprehensive audit covering all documented processes and is crucial for maintaining certification.

Surveillance Audit:

• This periodic on-site review is usually conducted annually.
• It ensures that the certified business continues to comply with Standard requirements, as confirmed during the Recertification Audit at the certification cycle's outset.
• Surveillance Audits typically focus on specific sections of the Management System.

Remote Audit:

• A Remote Audit is an off-site version of the Surveillance Audit, conducted once a year.
• It involves using email and other resources to review and audit required documentation.
• Like its on-site counterpart, a Remote Audit focuses on specific sections of the Management System.

Compliance Audit:

• Businesses with Management Systems and no ongoing audit support may opt for a Compliance Audit.
• This in-depth audit assesses the system against ISO Standards to ensure it meets all requirements.
• It provides an option for organizations with established Management Systems and proper processes in place.

Please note that Remote and Compliance Audits may not be suitable for all businesses, and their applicability depends on specific circumstances and needs.

Validating the specifications, value, and safety of your raw materials, products, and assets.

CCI Services’ diverse range of inspection services can provide trusted support for your products, projects, and processes.

Independent third-party inspections help clients around the world protect their financial, branding, and legal interests throughout the entire supply chain - from raw materials and finished goods to plant facilities and assets. We offer inspection services to manufacturers, retailers, traders, plant operators, governments, and other buyers and sellers of materials and products in the world’s markets.

Inspections help minimize the risk of defective products by ensuring they meet both customer standards and industry and government regulations. This serves to protect your business interests, help manage your risk and ensure quality products are manufactured and delivered to their final destination at the specifications of the customer.

Experienced inspectors help identify products and shipments which may contain non-standard or non-compliant components and materials. Products and materials that we routinely test and inspect include consumer goods such as clothes, toys, cosmetics, and food, to high-value bulk commodity cargoes such as agricultural products, crude oil, chemicals, and refined petroleum products during critical transportation, custody transfer, and storage operations.

We also support the life management of plant facilities such as power plants and oil refineries with inspection and testing, ensuring that your assets are operating safely and reliably.

CCI is providing 3rd party inspection services in all sectors, we have a specialty and our assessors are having strong competencies in:-

• Non-destructive Testing
• Vendor Surveillance/Pre Shipment Inspections
• Post Shipment Inspections
• Environment Monitoring Services
• Food Inspections
• Textile & Textile Products Inspection

What is REACH?

REACH is an EU Regulation on chemicals and their safe use. It deals with the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals.
REACH replaces numerous EU Directives related to chemicals and is complementary to other environmental and safety legislation but it will not replace sector specific legislation.

 What are substances of very high concern (SVHC)?

These are substances that may have potentially very serious and often irreversible effects on humans and the environment.

 What is the REACH SVHC candidate list?

This is a list of SVHC that have been identified and are to be considered for authorisation by REACH. If subsequently these substances are authorised then a company will have 42-48 months to replace the substance with an alternative. However, there are some exceptions; for example, if replacement would have very serious social economic impact. By and large the best option is to explore alternatives.
 UPDATED SVHC LIST Link

  Who Needs REACH Compliance?

• Manufacturers and importers of chemicals (≥1 tonne/year)

• Producers and exporters of finished articles (e.g. electronics, textiles, furniture)

• Non-EU companies exporting to the EU

• Downstream users of chemical substances in products

• Our REACH Assessment Services Include:

• ✔ Substance identification and inventory review

• ✔ Evaluation of obligations under REACH

• ✔ Technical file review for SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)

• ✔ Supply chain verification and documentation audit

• ✔ Support with SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and labeling compliance

• ✔ Guidance for Article 33 and SCIP database submissions

• Why Choose Company Certification Int.?

• ✔ Global expertise with EU regulations

• ✔ Support for SMEs and exporters

• ✔ Remote assessment and documentation review

• ✔ Conformity Assessment Certificate for customer assurance

• Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is REACH a certification?
 No, REACH is a regulation. However, we offer a Conformity Assessment Certificate showing alignment with REACH obligations based on independent evaluation.

Q2: Is REACH only for chemical companies?
 No. It applies to any product containing chemical substances — including textiles, electronics, plastic goods, and more.

Q3: Do non-EU companies need REACH compliance?
 Yes, if they export to the EU. They often appoint an “Only Representative” for compliance purposes.

WHAT IS KOSHER  CERTIFICATION?

This industry-relevant Kosher certification process delivers a global solution that is practical to implement, and comparable in standard and quality to other recognized food schemes. It will help you to meet the demand for authentic and safe Kosher-certified food.

Kosher symbols on food are an increasingly common sight. An estimated one million products are Kosher certified, and consumers spend over USD 200 billion annually on them. Kosher food certification gives you access to a market that has grown more than 15% in recent years and continues to expand.

KOSHER CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES

We offer a complete Kosher audit and certification and compliance program that also covers the following complimentary services:

• Gap analysis
• Technical support and advice – for potential practical and in-factory implementation challenges
• Training – face-to-face, online, or using a blended approach our modular courses cover technical, regulatory, national, and international Kosher requirements and their practical implementation

WHY CHOOSE KOSHER CERTIFICATION FROM CCI Services?

Offering a full range of food safety and quality services, in addition to our Kosher food certification services we also audit and certify compliance with global food industry standards such as FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, SQF, and HACCP.

WHAT IS HALAL CERTIFICATION?

Halal is often used in reference to foods and drinks, i.e. foods that are permissible for Muslims to eat or drink under Islamic Sharjah (law). The criteria specifies both what foods are allowed, and how the food must be prepared. The foods addressed are mostly types of meat and animal tissue. The most common example of non-Halal (or Haraam) food is pork. Pork meat and its products cannot be eaten or used by Muslims at all due to historical, cultural, and hygienic concerns. Foods other than pork can also be Haraam. The criteria for non-pork items include their source, the cause of the animal's death, and how it was processed. The food must come from a supplier that uses Halal practices. Muslims must also ensure that all foods (particularly processed foods), as well as non-food items like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are Halal. Frequently, these products contain animal by-products or other ingredients that are not permissible for Muslims to eat or use on their bodies.

Key Benefits

• Pig derivatives are used in 185 daily use products
• 44% of global gelatin is made from pig skin. Gelatin is used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
• Pig traces are found in protein powders used in the poultry industry.
• Pig enzymes have been confirmed in several cigarette filters in Europe.
• Additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers, colures, flavors, sweeteners etc.) are used in all types of foods and can be derived from Haram sources.
• Natural Red Color (E120) extracted from an insect's blood.
• Carbon filters used for mineral water processing can be derived from animal bones.
• Machinery parts (e.g. leather) may be derived from Haram animal body parts.

Independent Evaluation Based on International Guidelines

At Company Certification Int., we offer Conformity Assessment Services for organizations seeking to demonstrate alignment with international ISO guidelines and industry best practices — even when formal certification is not available or applicable.

What Is a Conformity Assessment?

A Conformity Assessment is an independent review process where we evaluate your systems, processes, or products against the recommendations, controls, and best practices defined in international guidelines (such as ISO/IEC 27035, ISO/IEC 29134, HACCP, RoHS, etc.).

These guidelines are not certifiable standards, but our assessment confirms your organization has taken measurable steps to align with globally accepted frameworks.

Key Benefits

• Demonstrates transparency, trust, and due diligence

• Enhances compliance with national and international laws

• Builds stakeholder and customer confidence

• Serves as evidence for internal and external audits

• Helps prepare for future certification, if applicable

What We Assess

Depending on the guideline, we evaluate areas such as:

• Information security practices

• Data privacy controls

• Risk management processes

• Emergency response readiness

• Environmental or product safety compliance

• Regulatory alignment

What You Receive

• A detailed Assessment Report based on the relevant ISO guideline

• A formal Conformity Assessment Certificate (1 year validity)

• Recommendations for improvements and alignment

• Optional re-assessment after corrective actions

Remote & Global Services

Our services are conducted remotely or onsite, depending on your preference, making it easy and cost-effective to access expert assessments no matter where you are.

Why Choose Company Certification Int.?

• Global expertise in ISO frameworks and assessments

• Cost-effective and prompt service delivery

• Transparent methodology

• Recognition and trust across industries

Ready to demonstrate your commitment to best practices?
Contact us today to schedule your conformity assessment.
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WHAT IS GMP?

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 production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.

GMP covers all aspects of production from the starting materials, premises, and equipment to the training and personal hygiene of staff. Detailed, written procedures are essential for each process that could affect the quality of the finished product. There must be systems to provide documented proof that correct procedures are consistently followed at each step in the manufacturing process – every time a product is made.

Good manufacturing practice guidelines provide guidance for manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance in order to ensure that a food or drug product is safe for human consumption. Many countries have legislated that food; pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers follow GMP procedures and create their own GMP guidelines that correspond with their legislation.

All guidelines follow a few basic principles:

• Hygiene: A pharmaceutical manufacturing facility must maintain a clean and hygienic manufacturing area.
• Controlled environmental conditions in order to prevent cross-contamination of food or drug product from adulterants that may render the product unsafe for human consumption.
• Manufacturing processes are clearly defined and controlled. All critical processes are validated to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.
• Manufacturing processes are controlled, and any changes to the process are evaluated. Changes that have an impact on the quality of the drug are validated as necessary.
• Instructions and procedures are written in clear and unambiguous
• Operators are trained to carry out and document procedures.
• Records are made, manually or by instruments, during manufacture that demonstrate that all the steps required by the defined procedures and instructions were in fact taken and that the quantity and quality of the food or drug were as expected. Deviations are investigated and documented.
• Records of manufacture (including distribution) that enable the complete history of a batch to be traced are retained in a comprehensible and accessible form.
• The distribution of the food or drugs minimizes any risk to their quality.
• A system is available for recalling any batch from sale or supply.
• Complaints about marketed products are examined, the causes of quality defects are investigated, and appropriate measures are taken with respect to the defective products and to prevent a recurrence.

Practices are recommended with the goal of safeguarding the health of consumers and patients as well as producing good quality food, medicine, medical devices, or active pharmaceutical products. In the United States, a food or drug may be deemed “adulterated” if it has passed all of the specifications tests, but is found to be manufactured in a facility or condition which violates or does not comply with current good manufacturing guideline. Therefore, complying with GMP is mandatory in all pharmaceutical manufacturing and most food processing

GMP guidelines are not prescriptive instructions on how to manufacture products. They are a series of general principles that must be observed during manufacturing. When a company is setting up its quality program and manufacturing process, there may be many ways it can fulfill GMP requirements. It is the company’s responsibility to determine the most effective and efficient quality process.

The key benefits to GMP certification:

• Prove organization’s management capabilities in product quality, safety assurance
• Enable employees to develop good production/operations habits
• Reduce safety risk in product quality and safety
• Timely detect production and management problems, reduce cost
• Better understand and comply with the relevant laws and regulations
• Enhance the international credibility and public image
• Increase customer’s long-term confidence in the enterprise

WHAT IS GSP?

Good Storage Practice (GSP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and being stored ccording to national & international guideliness or standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any food and pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.

GSP covers all aspects of production from the starting materials, premises, and equipment to the training and personal hygiene of staff. Detailed, written procedures are essential for each process that could affect the quality of the finished product. There must be systems to provide documented proof that correct procedures are consistently followed at each step in the manufacturing process — every time a product is made.

Good Storage Practices (GSPs) play an integral role in various Pharmaceutical and Pharmacovigilance oriented companies, organizations and institutions. Each one of them is required to demonstrate not only efficient management but also efficient storage of pharmaceutical products. Such efficient storage of drugs is essential because it will that the potency and the physical integrity of medicaments are preserved and kept. What is more, GSPs are activities which generally prevent deterioration and ensure that the quality and safety of drugs are also maintained. All storage conditions for medical materials and products are expected to be compliant with products' labelling.

Good Pharmaceutical Storage Practices is often accompanied by the concept of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) because both of them are included in the medical products' management chain. In this regard just like GDPs, GSPs is also part of the Quality Management System. Precisely, GSPs represent this part which makes sure that the quality of drugs is well-preserved. This is done through monitoring and controlling a number of procedures which are closely linked to storage processes. To present this differently, GSPs could be envisioned as a compilation of measures that should be taken into consideration when it comes to the safe-keeping of pharma and medical products.

Good Storage Practice (GSP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and being stored ccording to national & international guideliness or standards. It is designed to minimize the risks involved in any food and pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.

GSP is also sometimes referred to as "cGSP". 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, mixups, and errors, which may have been "top-of-the-line" 20 years ago, may be less than adequate by today's standards.

GSP Covers and Requires:

• Record Keeping
• Personnel Qualifications
• Equipment Verifications
• Storage Maping and Identified Controls
• Sanitation
• Cleanliness
• Process Validation
• Complaint Handling

BENEFITS OF GSP

Cost Factor: The cost factor is vital in terms of the operational costs, profits and the overall cost of production. Handling materials is very expensive in terms of equipment, plant, time and labour. Therefore the more efficiently and quickly materials can be moved, the less the cost per unit. Efficient use of space reduces waste of space hence reducing cost of each unit.

Reduce Or Eliminate Damages: Efficient warehouses reduce the amount of movement to a minimum, and make the necessary movements as efficient as possible. The less items are handled or moved, the less likely they will be damaged, stolen or otherwise mislaid and the less cost will be incurred when item moving internally.

Reduce Movement: Materials flow has to be maintained if output and distribution have to be effective. Transportation starts from the point of offloading to the storage to the point of production moved through process back to the storage and then to distribution. Good storage system plan layout and handling simultaneously for example by planning layout to ensure that fast moving items have the least length of travel reduces overall handling costs.

Safety Of Personnel: Health and safety of many members of staff depend a great deal upon the type of materials handling and storage systems employed, the equipment operated and the level of training among operators.

Production Interruptions: Where manufacturing is involved, proper MHS reduces interruptions in the production. Delays in delivering materials in the production system result to machines and labour idle time resulting in inefficiencies. A good storage system ensures that materials are delivered as and when required in the most efficient manner.

Customer Satisfaction: A good storage system ensures that goods are located in the shortest time possible in the store. It takes a long time to locate an item in a poor storage system. With changing dynamics and stiff competition in the market, most customers would not wait for long before they move to the competitors. A good storage system ensures that goods are readily available.

Stock Records: Stock records should be available for any good storage system. The storekeeper can tell how much is held in stock at any one time. This reduces holding of too much or too little inventory. Stock forms a large part of working capital and should be well managed to reduce tying a lot of resources in inventory. This can only be managed when stock records are available.

What is cGMP for Cosmetics? (ISO 22716:2007)

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for cosmetics, as defined by ISO 22716:2007, provide guidelines for the production, control, storage, and distribution of cosmetic products to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Unlike pharmaceutical cGMP, which is regulated by the FDA, ISO 22716 is an international standard recognized globally for ensuring consistent and safe manufacturing practices in the cosmetics industry.

ISO 22716 and cGMP Compliance

ISO 22716 integrates quality and risk management principles into every stage of the cosmetic manufacturing process, ensuring:

✅ Hygienic Production Environment – Preventing contamination and ensuring cleanliness
✅ Raw Material & Ingredient Control – Verifying quality, safety, and traceability
✅ Manufacturing Process Consistency – Standardizing production to avoid variations
✅ Packaging & Labeling Compliance – Ensuring correct product identification and safety information
✅ Storage & Distribution Management – Maintaining product integrity throughout the supply chain

ISO 22716 certification is essential for companies looking to export cosmetics to regions such as Europe, the USA, and other regulated markets that require proof of compliance with GMP standards.

Products Covered Under ISO 22716 cGMP Certification

ISO 22716 applies to all cosmetic and personal care products, including:

✅ Skincare Products (creams, lotions, serums)
✅ Haircare Products (shampoos, conditioners, hair treatments)
✅ Makeup & Cosmetics (foundations, lipsticks, powders)
✅ Fragrances & Perfumes
✅ Oral Care Products (toothpaste, mouthwash)
✅ Personal Hygiene Products (soaps, deodorants)

Who Needs ISO 22716 Certification?

Companies involved in the manufacturing, packaging, storage, or distribution of cosmetic products should obtain ISO 22716 certification to ensure regulatory compliance and consumer safety. This includes:

• Cosmetic Manufacturers & Private Label Producers
• Contract Manufacturers & Third-Party Manufacturers
• Raw Material & Ingredient Suppliers
• Cosmetic Packaging & Distribution Companies

Benefits of ISO 22716 Certification

✔ Ensures compliance with international regulatory requirements (EU, FDA, ASEAN, etc.)
✔ Enhances product safety and quality control
✔ Reduces risks of contamination, defects, and recalls
✔ Builds consumer confidence and brand reputation
✔ Expands global market access and export opportunities