Cosmetic production conditions according to the latest regulations

Cosmetic production conditions play a key role in ensuring product quality and safety for consumers. These detailed regulations create a strict management system for the Vietnamese cosmetics industry, contributing to promoting state management in production and business. The following article will comprehensively analyze the specific conditions that cosmetic manufacturing facilities need to meet.

Authority to issue certificates of eligibility for cosmetic production

According to the provisions of Article 5 of Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP, the Department of Health is the competent agency to issue Certificates of eligibility for cosmetic production to cosmetic production facilities in the area. Businesses that want to enter the cosmetics manufacturing market must go through a rigorous evaluation process to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key steps in the certification process include:

• Check the legal records of the business;
• Assess technical capacity and human resources;
• Check facilities and management systems.

Regulations on cosmetic production conditions

To carry out cosmetic production to ensure compliance with legal regulations, your business needs to ensure that the following conditions are fully met.

Personnel conditions

According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 4 of Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP, cosmetic production management personnel must meet high professional requirements. The person in charge of production is required to have professional qualifications in the following fields:

• Chemistry;
• Biology;
• Pharmacology;
• Other related majors.

Qualification requirements are intended to ensure professional capacity and technical knowledge for the cosmetic manufacturing process.

Facilities conditions

According to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4, Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP, cosmetic manufacturing facilities must meet strict standards for space and equipment as prescribed as follows:

• Have a location, area, factory, and equipment that meet the requirements for production lines and types of cosmetic products that the facility plans to produce as stated in the application for a Certificate of eligibility for cosmetic production;
• Warehouses for storing raw materials, packaging materials and finished products must ensure separation between raw materials, packaging materials and finished products; There is a separate area for storing flammable and explosive substances, highly toxic substances, rejected, recalled and returned raw materials and products.

Thus, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, cosmetic manufacturing facilities need to fully meet the requirements for space, equipment and storage procedures, to ensure product quality as well as safety in production.

Conditions for quality management system

According to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 4 of Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP amended by Article 12 and Article 13 of Decree 155/2018/ND-CP, the quality management system is a key factor in cosmetic production.

Requirements include:

• Raw materials, auxiliary materials, and semi-finished products used in cosmetic production must meet the manufacturer’s quality standards;
• Water used in cosmetic production must at least meet national technical standards on drinking water issued by the Minister of Health;
• There is a production process for each product;
• There is a quality inspection department to check the quality of raw materials, semi-finished products, products awaiting packaging and finished products.

>>> See more: Procedure for applying for a certificate of eligibility for cosmetic production.

Application for certification of eligibility for cosmetic production

According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP, the registration dossier must include the following important documents:

• Application for issuance of Certificate of eligibility for cosmetic manufacturing according to Form No. 02 specified in the Appendix issued with Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP;
• Floor plan and design of the production facility;
• List of existing equipment of the production facility.

Documents are submitted directly or by mail to the Department of Health of the province where the production facility is located. Within 02 working days from the date of receiving the application dossier for issuance or re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for cosmetic manufacturing, the Department of Health is responsible for checking the dossier and issuing a dossier receipt slip or notice of amendments and supplements to the dossier (if the dossier is not complete and valid).

Within 30 days from the date of receiving valid documents and appraisal fees according to regulations, the Department of Health is responsible for inspecting the production facility and issuing a Certificate of eligibility for cosmetic production; In case of not issuing a Certificate or requesting the facility to change or remedy, it must be notified in writing and clearly state the reason.

>>> See more: Form No. 02 is specified in the Appendix issued with Decree No. 93/2016/ND-CP.

Services consulting on conditions and applying for a license to produce cosmetics at Long Phan Consulting Company

Understanding cosmetic production conditions plays an important role in helping businesses eliminate legal risks and do business effectively. Long Phan Consulting Company with a team of experienced experts, we provide comprehensive consulting services for businesses wishing to enter the cosmetics manufacturing market.

The scope of consulting services on conditions and applying for cosmetic manufacturing licenses at Long Phan Consulting Company includes the following contents:

• Consulting on cosmetic production conditions;
• Support in preparing documents to apply for a certificate of eligibility for cosmetic production;
• Representing customers to submit documents and work with competent authorities;
• Guide businesses to prepare for actual inspections at production facilities before licensing;
• Closely monitor the application processing process;
• Receive results and hand over to customers;
• Post-licensing consulting.

Long Phan’s services help businesses quickly complete procedures for applying for a cosmetic production license, ensuring legal operations and meeting cosmetic production standards as prescribed.

Frequently asked questions

Below are questions related to cosmetic production conditions.

What professional qualifications are needed for people in charge of cosmetics production?

The person in charge of cosmetic production needs to have professional qualifications in fields such as Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or other related majors.

What are the standards for water used in cosmetics production?

Water used in cosmetic production must at least meet national technical standards on drinking water issued by the Minister of Health.

What does an application for a certificate of eligibility for cosmetic manufacturing include?

Documents include: Certificate application, floor plan and production facility design, list of existing equipment.

What role does the Department of Health play in cosmetic production?

The Department of Health is the competent state agency to issue certificates of eligibility for cosmetic production.

What requirements must facilities for cosmetic production meet?

It is necessary to have a location, area, factory, and equipment suitable for the production line and type of cosmetics expected to be produced. Warehouses for storing raw materials, packaging materials and finished products must ensure separation, with separate areas for flammable, explosive and toxic substances.

What standards does the quality management system in cosmetics production need to meet?

Raw materials, auxiliary materials, and semi-finished products must meet the manufacturer’s quality standards. Drinking water must meet national technical standards for drinking water. There should be a production process for each product and a quality control department.

Why is there a need for separation between raw materials, packaging materials and finished products in storage?

To avoid cross-contamination, ensure product quality and safety.

Does the cosmetic manufacturing process need to be recorded and stored?

Yes, there needs to be a production process for each product and a record and document storage system.

Conclude

Compliance with cosmetic production conditions is a key factor in building a reputable brand and protecting consumer health. If you are in need of in-depth advice on cosmetic production conditions, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company immediately at hotline: 0906735386 to receive professional and timely support from our team of experienced experts.