Market Compliance Review

As a leading firm specializing in market compliance reviews within the cosmetics industry, our team has executed a diverse range of professional jobs to ensure regulatory adherence and product integrity. Our standard operating procedures encompass a meticulous and structured approach to each task, ensuring precision and consistency throughout the process.

Formulation Analysis and Ingredient Safety Assessment:
Our team of expert chemists and regulatory specialists conducts comprehensive formulation analysis to evaluate the safety and compliance of cosmetic ingredients. We follow established guidelines such as the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) and the European Commission’s Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 to ensure that each ingredient meets the stipulated safety standards.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):

Review ingredient lists and concentrations in product formulations.
Assess ingredient safety based on available scientific data and regulatory recommendations.
Verify compliance with specific ingredient restrictions and bans in different regions.
Recommend alternative ingredients or formulations to achieve compliance when necessary.

Efficacy Testing and Claims Substantiation:
To support product claims and marketing statements, our skilled professionals conduct rigorous efficacy testing. We follow standardized testing methods, such as those provided by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):

Identify specific claims to be substantiated for each product.
Design and execute appropriate efficacy studies or tests based on the nature of the claim.
Collect and analyze data following established protocols.
Draw conclusions and validate claims based on scientific evidence.
Ensure that the claims align with relevant regional regulations to avoid misleading consumers.

Packaging and Labeling Compliance Evaluation:
Our team of regulatory experts meticulously reviews product packaging and labeling to ensure compliance with regional and international regulations. We adhere to guidelines like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Cosmetic Labeling Guide and the European Union’s Cosmetic Product Regulation (CPR) to validate accurate and clear labeling information.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):

Scrutinize product packaging and labeling for mandatory and optional information.
Verify ingredient listings, product net weight, batch numbers, and expiration dates.
Evaluate label claims to ensure they are supported by appropriate data and comply with regulations.
Recommend revisions or improvements to ensure full compliance with labeling guidelines.

EU

•ISO22716:2007 GMP
•ISO9001:2015
•ISO16128:2016
•(EC) No 1223/2009
•(EU)655/2013
•ECHA) – REACH
•EN 16941-1:2018 – Cosmetic products – Microbiology – Part 1: Detection of specified microorganisms by culture methods.
•EN 16483:2014 – Cosmetics – Microbiology – Guidelines for the risk assessment and identification of microbiologically low-risk products.
•EN ISO 11930:2012 – Cosmetics – Microbiology – Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product.
•PIF CPNP CPSR
•CE

North Amercia

•FDA
•cGMP
•ANSI/CGSB-75.1-2016: General Requirements for Cosmetics
•ANSI/CGSB-75.2-2016: Organic Cosmetics
•ANSI/CGSB-75.3-2016: Natural Cosmetics
•ANSI/UL 514B: Standards for electrical connections in cosmetic manufacturing equipment.
•ANSI/ASQC Z1.4: Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes.
•PCPC
•Prop 65

Middle East

•QCC
•Dubai Municipality Standards for Cosmetic Products
•Dubai Municipality Guidelines for Cosmetics Labeling
•GSO 1943:2016 – Guidelines for the Control of Cosmetic Products
•GSO 1944:2016 – Requirements for the Labeling of Cosmetic Products
•GSO 2506:2015 – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetic Products
•SFDA Cosmetics Regulations
•SFDA Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Products
• IFRC Halal

Southeast Asia

•FDA
•NPRA
•BPOM
•HSA
•ISO 22716:2007 – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetics.
•ISO 16128:2016 – Guidelines on Technical Definitions and Criteria for Natural and Organic Cosmetic Ingredients and Products.
•AHCRS

Africa

•SAHPRA
•NAFDAC
•EDA
•ONSSA
•FDA
•ISO 22716:2007 – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetics.
•ISO 16128:2016 – Guidelines on Technical Definitions and Criteria for Natural and Organic Cosmetic Ingredients and Products.

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As a leading company in such industry. Cesthetics deeply understand that:”Within the dynamic landscape of the personal care and cosmetics industry, comprehensive market compliance reviews play a pivotal role in navigating the intricate web of regulatory requirements. These multifaceted evaluations encompass diverse facets, including but not limited to product formulation compliance, safety assessments, labeling accuracy, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) adherence, and manufacturing practices, and advertising claims, fostering consumer protection and upholding industry integrity, safeguarding consumer trust, and fostering sustainable business growth.”