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  • Infusions and BMRs

    Posted by mikethair on November 26, 2018 at 9:20 pm
    We operate in a  fairly strict cosmetics compliance environment. During audits the inspectors want to see specific ingredient weights on the Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs). Usually not a problem for us.
    However, we have been approached to produce a scrub with an infused oil. Cardamom, cinnamon, etc ground into small pieces and infused in coconut oil.
    My question is, how do compliance authorities deal with this?  We cannot determine exactly what quantity of each ingredient, after straining, is infused in the oil.
    Thanks.

    Microformulation replied 5 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Microformulation

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    November 26, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    Good Luck. I have had clients insist upon using these materials but they should (in my opinion under cGMP) be tested and standardized. Since this is expensive, in almost every case the determination was to buy a comparable material.

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