Beauty and Cosmetic Products Inspection

• Appearance and packaging quality checks: Review of container condition, labeling clarity, print quality, sealing, and cleanliness.
• Weight and volume verification: Confirmation that net weight or filled volume matches declared specifications.
• Batch coding and labeling: Assessment of batch numbers, expiration dates, ingredients listing, usage instructions, and regulatory text.
• Functional and usability checks: Evaluation of pumps, droppers, sprayers, applicators, brushes, lids, and closures.
• Accessory quality: Inspection of tools such as spatulas, brushes, sponges, applicators, or cosmetic tools included with products.
• Assortment and variant checks: Verification of colors, shades, fragrances, or sets according to order requirements.
• Packaging protection: Review of transit packaging, inner cartons, shrink wraps, seals, and protective components.

Types of Beauty and Cosmetic Product Defects or Risks Typically Found

• Scratched, dented, or leaking containers
• Broken pumps, sprayers, droppers, or applicators
• Incorrect or missing labels, ingredients listing, or batch codes
• Wrong shades, mismatched colors, or inconsistent variants
• Contaminated packaging or foreign particles inside containers
• Incorrect fill volume or partially filled units
• Loose caps, weak seals, or damaged closures
• Poor print quality or smudged brand logos
• Expired or near-expiry goods
• Incomplete sets or missing accessories

Why Beauty and Cosmetic Product Inspection Is Important

• Quality presentation: Inspection helps confirm product appearance, labeling clarity, and packaging condition before shipment.
• Regulatory alignment: Checks support conformity with labeling requirements, batch coding, and ingredients declaration for target markets.
• Consumer safety: Verifies packaging integrity to reduce risks of contamination, leakage, or incorrect usage information.
• Consistency across batches: Ensures correct assortments, shades, fragrances, and variant matching.
• Risk reduction: Identifies issues early to reduce returns, customer complaints, or product damage during transport.

Beauty and Cosmetic Product Categories We Covered

• Skincare: Facial cleanser, cleansing oil, cleansing gel, cleansing powder, toner, astringent, floral water, lotion, essence lotion, emulsion, gel cream, day cream, night cream, serum, ampoule, eye cream, eye gel, massage cream, detox cream, massage oil, sunscreen, sunblock, sun spray.
• Makeup: Foundation, powder, BB cream, eyeshadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara, blush, contour powder, highlighter, lipstick, lip gloss, lip tint.
• Personal care: Shower gel, soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, laundry detergent (liquid and powder).
• Disinfectants and repellents: Mosquito repellent, disinfectant, toilet cleaner.
• Haircare: Shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair serum, hair gel, hair wax.

Locations We Covered

ECQA conducts inspections across China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Kenya, Egypt, and multiple other regions worldwide.