Cosmetics GMP Compliance Auditing

Service summary

An assessment of manufacturing and control practices relevant to cosmetic product quality. The audit examines personnel, facilities and operating records supporting the production, storage and handling of the products in scope.

The service gives management and buyers evidence of GMP implementation. It does not substantiate product efficacy claims or replace cosmetic product notification, registration or other market-specific approvals.

Key objectives

• Assess cosmetics manufacturing practices
• Examine material and production controls
• Evaluate hygiene and documentation
• Identify release and deviation weaknesses

Methodology

Selected cosmetic products and batches are followed through material receipt, production, quality control and release against agreed GMP criteria.

• Define products, activities and applicable cosmetics GMP criteria.
• Review manufacturing procedures, responsibilities and relevant complaints.
• Select materials, batches and production areas.
• Observe personnel practices, premises and contamination prevention controls.
• Trace material status, processing records and quality checks.
• Evaluate deviations, changes and release authorisations.
• Report GMP findings and product-related assessment exclusions.

Key outcomes

References: [G04]

• Cosmetics GMP assessment
• Production and hygiene findings
• Documentation and release evidence
• Supplier or management oversight information