Our Process

Structured Cosmetic Product Development & GMP Manufacturing
From initial concept to final quality release, our process is designed around ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), regulatory compliance and performance-driven formulation.

Consultation Product Brief

We begin with a structured consultation to define project objectives, positioning, ingredients, regulatory needs and packaging considerations.

  • Product objectives
  • Target market positioning
  • Ingredient preferences natural, ECOCERT COSMOS, active-based
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Packaging considerations

This strategic briefing ensures your cosmetic product development aligns with commercial viability and compliance standards from the outset.

Formulation Stability Testing

Where required, we offer structured formulation validation services to support product performance and regulatory readiness.

Available testing services include:
  • Stability testing
  • Packaging compatibility testing
  • Texture and viscosity validation
  • Active ingredient performance review

These validation processes are conducted upon client request and quotation approval. Testing scope is tailored to the product category, intended market and regulatory requirements.

All development remains aligned with ISO 22716 GMP standards, with extended validation protocols implemented according to project specifications.

Documentation Regulatory Compliance

All products are developed under ISO 22716 GMP-certified systems, ensuring controlled documentation and full batch traceability.

Standard documentation includes:
  • Batch Manufacturing Records
  • Raw material traceability
  • Quality and compliance records
  • ECOCERT COSMOS validation where applicable

Product Information Files PIF can be prepared upon client request and quotation approval, aligned to target market regulatory requirements.

This ensures production transparency and structured compliance support.

Manufacturing Filling

Production takes place in our 1,200m² GMP-controlled facility in Pretoria.

We provide:
  • Bulk cosmetic manufacturing
  • Filling & finishing
  • Batch coding
  • Quality-controlled production runs
  • Scalable contract manufacturing solutions

Our systems ensure consistency, efficiency and controlled output across every production batch.

Quality Control Batch Release

Every batch undergoes final verification under our ISO 22716 GMP-controlled procedures prior to dispatch.

Our Quality Control team performs structured conformity checks, documentation validation and formal GMP release authorisation.

Only products that meet all quality and procedural standards are approved for distribution.

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At Quintessence Collections, we don't just manufacture—we innovate.

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