A European sunscreen manufacturing partner should be assessed on technical capability, quality, validation and industrial execution—not unit price alone.
Why this matters in a sunscreen project
A responsible brief aligns performance, user experience, manufacturing, packaging, documentation and market requirements. Commercial statements should only be finalised when the evidence matches the finished product.
Solar-specific expertise
UV filters, vehicle, rheology, film formation and sensory performance interact. The manufacturer must understand how materials, processing and packaging can affect the finished product.
ISO 22716 manufacturing
ISO 22716 provides a framework for cosmetic GMP, including personnel, premises, production, controls, storage and traceability. Change control and batch release remain essential.
Testing and documentation
SPF, UVA, water resistance, stability, compatibility, microbiology and safety should be planned according to the formula, claims and destination markets.
Scale-up and export
A promising prototype must be reproducible at industrial scale. For exports outside the EU, the brief should identify each target jurisdiction before the formula is locked.
Briefing checklist
- Solar R&D capability
- Current ISO 22716 scope
- Final-formula testing plan
- Packaging and scale-up
- Regulatory route by market
Frequently asked questions
Does ISO 22716 prove the SPF?
No. It addresses manufacturing practices; SPF and UVA protection require product-specific assessment.
Can a manufacturer offer catalogue and custom routes?
Yes. The right route depends on timing, differentiation, MOQ, budget and markets.
Where does OKT GLOBAL manufacture?
OKT GLOBAL develops and manufactures cosmetics in Spain under UNE-EN ISO 22716 certified by Bureau Veritas.
Development and manufacturing with OKT GLOBAL
OKT GLOBAL integrates R&D, quality, regulatory support, packaging, scale-up and manufacturing in Spain under UNE-EN ISO 22716 certified by Bureau Veritas.