Cosmetics Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Exports and imports of cosmetic products are frequently made around the world. Among the exported cosmetic products; essential oils, fragrant substance mixtures used as raw materials, perfume, beauty/make-up and skin care products, hair care products, products for protecting oral/dental health, shaving products, deodorants, soaps and toilet products. According to 2020 data; Essential oils rank first in cosmetics imports around the world, followed by fragrances, perfumes and toiletry products. Cosmetics logistics and supply chain management are needed for this entire organization.
Many international cosmetics companies carry out production, import, raw material supply and marketing activities in our country. As a result of the license agreements and joint ventures, the logistics of cosmetic products gains great importance in the timely and undamaged delivery of the products.
Things to Consider in the Export of Cosmetic Products
The logistics of cosmetic products in our country have developed due to the 10% growth of the market of cosmetics and personal care products every year. Hair care products are the product group with the highest share in the market with 59%. In addition, natural soaps, shampoos, other hair care products, hair dyes, skin care products, body care products and natural cosmetic products have started to be produced. Laurel and olive oil soaps are produced in our country and most demanded abroad. The cosmetics and personal care products produced comply with the quality standards. These standards are:
ISO 9000 Quality System Certificate,
ISO 14001 Certificate,
Complies with the Cosmetics Law, EU Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC), published in the Official Gazette on March 30, 2005.
The Ministry of Health carries out studies for harmonization with the European Union Cosmetics Regulation No 1223/2009, which was accepted in the EU in July 2013.
Cosmetic production sites must comply with ISO 22716 standards.
Exporting companies will not be able to provide product information. It should register in the CPNP (European Union Commission Notification Portal).
Unprocessed products; classification of chemicals, Packaging and labeling must comply with CLP regulations. Fenomens Logistics dominates all legislation. It ensures that the exported products are sent after they are checked. With Fenomens Logistics quality and assurance, before raw materials are supplied:
Raw materials are procured only from the approved manufacturer. Approvals received are proven by documents.
After the raw materials are procured, they should be kept in the warehouse until they are subjected to quality control.
If the raw materials consist of more than one batch, separate samples should be taken for each batch.
On labels; The chemical and trade name of the raw material, expiry date, storage conditions and status of the raw material should be given.
All raw materials should be classified and stored in accordance with their own characteristics.
In storage, pallet and rack system should be applied to prevent the raw material from touching the ground.
The mouths of the raw material should be tightly tied to prevent the contact of the raw material from the external environment.
The temperature and humidity of the warehouse should be measured frequently.
The weighing of the raw material should be in the same place as the production area and should be done by experts.
Packaging of Cosmetic Products
Packaging consists of wraps and boxes that protect the products from external influences, keep them together, facilitate transportation, storage, distribution and promotion while delivering the products to the customer. Packaging is very important for the logistics of cosmetic products and the following criteria should be considered while packaging:
The mouth of the packaging must be closed.
The delivery receipt and the label must be compatible.
Damaged packages must be identified and separated from other packages.
Inner and outer packaging must have the necessary certification. Defective packaging must be returned. Packaging is very important for the logistics of cosmetic products and the following criteria should be considered while packaging:
The mouth of the package must be closed.
The delivery receipt and the label must be compatible.
Damaged packages must be identified and separated from other packages.
Inner and outer packages must have the necessary certification. Defective packaging should be returned.
Inner packaging to be used in production has the same procedure as the raw material at the stages of quality control, sampling and use.
Printed packaging materials should be kept in a safe place and checked by certain people.
Fenomens Logistics has established a strong logistics network with its solution partners at home and abroad. It carries out the transportation process of raw material or finished cosmetic products after quality control. Products that do not pass quality control, separates it from the healthy ones and ensures its return. We only offer quality products that we supply in accordance with the cosmetic law, relevant regulations and guides to our customers and provide their logistics.