What Is The GMPC?
Ouqian
Apr 07,2025
Many clients request us provide that
GMPC certification, also it is bascally needed when for yout new or our regular customer,
then what it is that? Please follow us to have a brief of it.
GMPC certification is an important standard in the
cosmetics industry, which not only ensures the health of consumers,
but also provides a path for enterprises to improve scientific management and market competitiveness.
GMPC certification (Good Manufacturing Practice of Cosmetic Products) is an international production standard certification for the cosmetics industry, aimed at ensuring that cosmetics comply with safety, hygiene, and quality standards during production, processing, packaging, and storage to protect consumer health.
1. Definition and Background
GMPC certification, also known as Good Manufacturing Practice for Cosmetics, is a third-party certification system based on customer health protection. It originated from the cosmetics GMP guidelines issued by the US FDA in 1992, and then the European Union issued relevant directives in 2003, requiring
cosmetics manufacturers to comply with this standard.
2. Main Content
GMPC certification covers the following key aspects:
Personnel requirements: Employees must undergo health checks, have good personal hygiene habits, and receive relevant skills and hygiene training.
Factory facilities: Workshop design, building materials, production line installation, etc. need to prevent external pollution, maintain cleanliness, and avoid cross contamination.
Hygiene control: Strictly implement cleaning and disinfection plans for workshops, equipment, and tools, and develop pest control measures.
Equipment requirements: The equipment design must be easy to clean and maintain, and the joints in contact with the product surface must be smooth.
Quality control: Establish inspection and testing plans from raw materials to finished products to ensure product hygiene and safety.
3. Scope of certification
GMPC certification is applicable to a variety of cosmetics categories, including cleaning (such as facial cleanser and shampoo), beauty/decoration (such as powder and perfume), and care (such as skin cream and hair conditioner).
4. Certification Significance
Improving product quality: By standardizing the production process, reducing pollution risks, and enhancing product safety and quality.
Enhancing market competitiveness: Obtaining GMPC certification is the "passport" for enterprises to enter the international market, which helps to enhance brand reputation and market share.
5. Inquiry and Precautions
Query method:
GMPC certification information can be queried through the company's official website, relevant institutions (such as the EU COSING database), or certification bodies (such as UL).
Attention: It is necessary to confirm the authority of the certification body and the validity of the certificate, and accurately understand the relevant regulatory requirements.