Cosmetics & Personal Care Inspection in India
Independent cosmetics QC across Baddi, Paonta Sahib, Daman, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi NCR. Skin care, haircare, colour cosmetics, fragrances and indie-beauty — fully compliant with EU CPNP, US MoCRA, UK SCPN and ISO 22716 GMP.
What We Check on Every Cosmetics Inspection
AQL 1.0 / 1.5 sampling plus 100% label, fill-weight and leak verification on every batch.
Fill Volume & Weight
Calibrated scale + graduated cylinder checks for fill consistency, headspace, net weight vs declared, leak & dispenser-function tests on pumps and droppers.
Product Quality Attributes
Colour, odour, viscosity, pH (skin care), texture, phase stability and pour test against approved control sample. Random tubes opened per AQL plan.
Regulatory & Label Compliance
EU CPNP, US FDA MoCRA, UK SCPN, INCI ingredient order, batch/MFD/EXP, PAO symbol, barcode, country of origin and claim substantiation review.
Primary & Secondary Packaging
Bottle/tube/cap cosmetic check, print registration, deboss/emboss, foil quality, shrink-sleeve alignment, cartonette gluing and unit-carton drop test.
Batch Documentation Audit
BMR/BPR review, COA for actives, micro test (TPC, yeast/mould, pathogens) and stability/PET reports verification before shipment release.
Master Carton & Loading
Carton strength, count, temperature/humidity sensitivity, fragile labels, palletisation pattern and supervised container loading with thermal/moisture log where required.
Transparent Pricing
Cosmetics Inspection Pricing in India
Indie / D2C lots are typically inspected in 0.5–1 man-day. Micro, stability and heavy-metal lab tests are quoted separately.
| Service | Man-Days | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)Most popular | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| During Production Inspection (DUPRO) | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) | 1 man-day | $200 – $300 |
| Container Loading Supervision (CLS) | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| Initial Production Check (IPC) | 1 man-day | $220 – $320 |
| Factory / Capability Audit | 1 man-day | $350 – $550 |
| Social Compliance Audit (SEDEX/BSCI) | 1–2 man-days | $650 – $1,200 |
| Production Monitoring (full-time) | Per day rate | $180 – $260/day |
All inspections include a photo-documented PDF report within 24 hours. Travel surcharges may apply for factories outside major hubs (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Tirupur, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Moradabad, Panipat, Jodhpur, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad).
Cosmetics Manufacturing Hubs We Cover
Baddi / Paonta Sahib
HUL, Dabur, Patanjali, contract
Daman & Silvassa
Colour cosmetics, lipstick, mascara
Mumbai / Thane
Premium beauty, fragrances
Bengaluru
Indie / clean beauty, D2C contract
Ahmedabad
Haircare, soaps, ayurveda
Delhi NCR
Fragrances, hair oils, ayurveda
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Cosmetics Inspection FAQs
What is cosmetics & personal care inspection in India?▾
Cosmetics inspection is independent on-site QC at Indian beauty manufacturers covering fill weight, product attributes (colour, pH, viscosity), regulatory labelling (EU CPNP / US MoCRA / UK SCPN), primary packaging quality and master-carton loading. Skin-contact products use tighter AQL 1.0–1.5 levels.
Which Indian cities are cosmetics & personal care hubs?▾
Baddi & Paonta Sahib (Himachal — Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Patanjali, contract manufacturers), Daman & Silvassa (colour cosmetics), Mumbai/Thane (premium beauty, fragrances), Bengaluru (clean & indie beauty, contract D2C), Ahmedabad (haircare, soaps), Delhi NCR (ayurveda, fragrances).
Can you verify EU CPNP, US FDA MoCRA and UK SCPN labels?▾
Yes. We verify INCI ingredient list & order, allergen disclosure, PAO/12M symbol, responsible-person address (EU/UK), Facility Registration & Product Listing references (MoCRA), batch/MFD/EXP coding and claim substantiation (cruelty-free, vegan, dermatologically tested) against shipped documents.
Do you arrange micro and stability testing for cosmetics?▾
Yes. We coordinate with NABL-accredited labs (SGS, Eurofins, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) for microbiological tests (TPC, yeast/mould, E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, C. albicans), preservative efficacy test (PET / ISO 11930), stability and heavy metals — to ISO 22716 GMP standards.
Can you inspect indie / D2C beauty brands with low MOQs?▾
Yes. Many indie brands run 2,000–10,000 units per SKU. We size the AQL plan to the lot, focus on the highest-risk attributes (fill, label, leakage) and combine inspection with packing supervision in a single visit to keep cost efficient.
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