Process vessel and filling line for cosmetic creams

Industry 12

Cosmetics: ISO 22716 GMP, manufacturing and packing

Creams, lotions, shampoos, oils: Moroccan cosmetics, carried in part by argan, are opening up to export. Good manufacturing practice is the key.

A cosmetics site has to control hygiene, traceability and formula stability, and meet the requirements of its target markets. ISO 22716 is the reference standard for good manufacturing practice.

We help manufacturers, from small firms to industrial plants, structure their quality system, make emulsion production reliable and improve packing productivity.

Key process steps

  1. 01

    Receiving and weighing

    Checks on raw materials and packaging components, weighing.

  2. 02

    Manufacturing

    Process vessels, emulsification, vacuum homogenising.

  3. 03

    Bulk testing

    Appearance, pH, viscosity, microbiology before filling.

  4. 04

    Filling

    Jars, tubes, bottles; dosing accuracy and hygiene.

  5. 05

    Packing

    Capping, labelling, cartons, batch coding.

  6. 06

    Release and storage

    Batch review, quarantine, stock management.

Cream jars and argan oil bottles on a production line

The challenges we see

  • Microbiological contamination
  • Unstable emulsions and appearance defects
  • Packing productivity and format changes
  • Regulatory files and requirements for export

How we help

  • ISO 22716 GMP gap assessment and implementation
  • Standard manufacturing and cleaning procedures
  • OEE improvement and SMED on filling lines
  • Project study for a new plant or extension
  • Staff training in hygiene and good practice

Standards and frameworks

  • ISO 22716 (cosmetics GMP)
  • Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 for EU export
  • ISO 17516 (microbiological limits)
  • Moroccan cosmetic product regulations

A project in this industry?

The first consultation is free. Tell us about your plant or project and we will get back to you within 48 hours.

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