Hygiene: A core requirement in the Cosmetics Industry
In the world of personal care and cosmetics, consumer expectations are high especially when it comes to product safety and quality. Whether you’re packaging lotion, cream, oil, or shampoo, every step of your line must meet strict hygiene standards.
For manufacturers, labs, and indie brands alike, a clean and compliant packaging process is essential to protect your end users and your brand reputation.
Why cosmetic packaging requires special attention
Cosmetic packaging isn’t like other industries. These products:
- Are applied directly to the skin, hair, or mucous membranes
- Often contain delicate ingredients (natural oils, botanical extracts, active compounds)
- Require long-term microbiological stability
Improper hygiene during filling or capping can result in:
- Microbial contamination
- Visible or sensory product degradation
- Costly recalls and damaged brand credibility
5 Key factors to guarantee hygienic Cosmetic Packaging
1. Use FDA-compliant contact materials
All surfaces in contact with your formula from tanks to nozzles to piping must be:
- Made from pharmaceutical-grade stainless steel (316L)
- Compatible with CIP (clean-in-place) systems
- Designed without dead zones to avoid product retention
At CDA, all equipment is built for efficient, easy-to-maintain cleaning whether you’re working with thick creams, sticky gels, or foaming liquids like shampoo.
2. Choose equipment adapted to shampoo filling
CDA’s semi-automatic and fully automatic fillers are engineered to deliver clean, bubble-free filling, with anti-drip systems and adjustable speed for small to large production runs.
3. Standardized, reliable cleaning procedures
Maintaining clean equipment requires both smart design and smart protocols. We recommend:
- Establishing SOPs (standard operating procedures)
- Using approved cleaning agents safe for cosmetic formulas
- Planning short cleaning cycles between batches
Our filling and labeling machines are designed for fast disassembly or full CIP when required reducing downtime and risk.
4. Flawless labeling and compliant printing
Labeling is more than visual — it’s part of regulatory hygiene. Your packaging must:
- Be free from air bubbles or wrinkling
- Align perfectly on every unit, regardless of size or shape
- Include mandatory INCI-compliant information
CDA offers versatile labelers for cylindrical bottles, jars, tubes, and more. Combined with our cosmetic printing machines, you can print:
- Lot numbers
- Production and expiration dates
- Legal markings and batch traceability info
5. Full traceability, North America ready
In both the U.S. and Canada, traceability is a regulatory must and a consumer expectation.
Our inline coding solutions (inkjet, thermal transfer, laser) integrate seamlessly into CDA packaging lines. They are:
- Clean and contactless
- high-resolution
- compliant with FDA and Health Canada requirements
At CDA, hygiene starts with smart design
For over 30 years, CDA has partnered with cosmetic brands of all sizes — from artisan producers to large-scale manufacturers — to develop packaging systems that are clean, scalable, and fully customized.
Looking for a shampoo filling machine, a multi-format labeler, or a reliable coding solution? Our North American team is here to help build your ideal line.
Want to upgrade the hygiene of your cosmetic packaging process? Contact CDA USA team!
