The quality of the final product depends a lot on the quality control measures that are involved in the manufacturing process. At Statfold Natural Products, we put a lot of regulatory and quality maintenance checks in place to make sure that our formulation is as optimised as can be for our clients. In this article, we will cover some of the measures that are taken by the business.
Stability Testing & Reporting
Stability testing is carried out to make sure that the products we manufacture will remain effective and stable for the duration of their intended shelf life. We carry this out on a weekly basis, and it involves taking representative samples from production batches to check the quality of the overall batch.
The sample is subjected to different environmental conditions to simulate different storage environments. The variable factors include:
- Room temperature
- Accelerated conditions
- Refrigerated conditions
- Freeze-thaw cycles
Compatibility Testing & Reporting
It is important that we test the compatibility between our products and the packaging that they are distributed in, to ensure that there are no unwanted interactions. This process also involves a batch representative sample being stored in the final packaging for the product, and remaining under observation for a period of time.
Inspection of Raw Materials
Our research and development teams are responsible for checking that all raw materials used as part of our formulation comply with market regulations. Raw materials are tested to verify their chemical identity and their purity is assessed using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Research and Product Development Sampling
Research plays a significant role in product quality control, which is why the chemists at Statfold Natural Products thoroughly check the origins and ethical background of all ingredients that are used as part of our formulations. In order to remain at the forefront of organic product development we are constantly balancing regulation compliance with our ability to cater to individual brand requirements.
CPSR
Our Cosmetic Product Safety Report provides our clients with the assurance that all of our products have undergone a safety assessment before they have been placed on store shelves. Information that this document would entail includes:
- Physiochemical characteristics and stability of the cosmetic product
- Microbiological quality
- Information about packaging material
- Warning and instructions for use on the label
- Conclusion of evaluation
Organic and Natural Certification Process
We are proud to be accredited by COSMOS Organic and COSMOS Natural as it cements the promise we make to clients that we avoid using any foreign materials or carriers in the manufacture of our products. Our in-house environmental policy adds to this by ensuring that we only use natural and organically grown seeds and ingredients.
Quality control is a crucial pillar of our business and we would not be where we are without putting stringent regulatory measures and meticulous checks in place. If you want to find out more about our quality control services and are looking for some support on how to navigate this area of your own cosmetics brand, get in touch and talk to a member of the Statfold team today on 01827 830 871. Alternatively, you can email us at sales@statfold-oils.co.uk.