EFfCI Certification

EFfCI Certification

EFfCI was formed out of interest of over 100 cosmetic ingredients companies in Europe. The EFfCI published the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guide for Cosmetic Ingredients – Revision 2017, including the Certification Standard and Scheme for GMP for Cosmetic Ingredients. It is mandatory for companies in third world countries supplying ingredients to cosmetic manufacturing companies etc. to comply with the requirements and apply for certification.

The format of the EFfCI GMP Guidelines is based on the structure of ISO 9001 and the IPEC (International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council) GMP guide.
EFfCI GMP certification ensures compliance with good manufacturing practice in the production of cosmetic ingredients. It therefore guarantees that companies manufacturing cosmetic ingredients comply with regulations that ensure product quality in terms of both materials and production processes. It also enables cosmetics manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with ISO 22716: 2007 (Cosmetics – Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines) and EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.

Good manufacturing practices for cosmetic ingredients. Reference EFfCI

The EFfCI certification scheme is aimed at companies that manufacture ingredients for use in cosmetic products, in order to ensure good practices in the preparation and manufacturing processes, before their distribution to consumers. 

Through this certification scheme, the safety of cosmetics is reinforced through a quality management system, while minimizing the costs of quality assessment within the supply chain. 

The group of cosmetic products also includes hygiene and health products, as well as personal care products (sunscreen, shampoo, soap, etc.). 

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is the practical development of the quality assurance concept and is based on sound scientific judgment and risk assessments.

Benefits obtained: 

• Guarantee that the organization complies with Good Manufacturing Practices according to the EFfCI reference.
• Cost savings by reducing the burden of audits performed by cosmetic manufacturers.
• Improve the levels of management, planning, organization and control.
• Ensures the highest quality and safety of the cosmetic ingredients supplied.
• Access to new markets through an internationally recognized certification scheme.

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