Ecolab Life Sciences explains how personal care and cosmetic products can be produced in an environment free from contamination - essential to the health and safety of the consumer.
Imagine that a single lapse in your cleaning procedure tarnished your brand's reputation in just a matter of days. From what seemed to be a simple misstep in your cleaning and sanitization (C&S) procedure, you are now faced with a product recall and press release to warn consumers, a formal root cause analysis, and a corrective action plan, among many other responsibilities.
The financial and reputation costs are staggering, with, in the United States at least, potential Food and Drug Administration (FDA) findings adding to the burden. You have now dedicated hours, days, or even weeks to rectify an issue that could have been easily prevented with proper C&S controls. In the world of cosmetics, ensuring spotless equipment is not just about compliance—it is about safeguarding consumer trust and health.
For the most part, regulations worldwide require that personal care and cosmetics products not be adulterated or contaminated. The manufacturer must meet these regulations by controlling critical steps in the manufacturing process to ensure that contamination does not occur. Various controls can be put in place in the manufacturing and packaging processes, cleaning processes, employee hygiene, plant hygiene, raw material controls and employee training, to name a few.
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