Abstract
Since January 1997 manufacturers of cosmetics products have to follow GMP guidelines. The manufacturer is required to supply extensive product information, comprehensive and exact production guidelines, analytical controls and detailed raw material data. As a result it is strongly recommended to each manufacturer of cosmetic products to install a quality control department. Regulations already accepted and applied in the Pharmaceutical Industry are expected to become more and more important for the cosmetic industry as well. In order to meet legal requirements the cosmetic industry will be forced to instigate a periodical quality control. To accommodate this protocol each container must be checked to see if the content corresponds to the description on the packaging material. A fast and reliable technology is necessary to fulfil these demands! Near-Infrared (NIR) technology plays an increasingly important role in manufacturing as industry strives to improve quality and process efficiency while reducing costs. By controlling the identity of every raw material container, rather than just a small number of samples, a significantly processing benefit will be assured.
© 1998 NIR Publications
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