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Cosmetics, from formulation to filled jar.

Creams, shampoos and lotions in many variants and pack sizes. Frontlink guides mixing per formulation, keeps fill weights in check and records every batch, ready for the audit.

The weighing room, portion by portion.

Mixing starts with weighing. Frontlink splits the order into portions that fit the mixer, checks every weighing and prepares the charge protocol.

  1. 1 / 7The order

    An order for 480 kg of day cream. The materials and quantities come from your ERP.

  2. 2 / 7Portions for the mixer

    The mixer takes 300 kg. Frontlink splits the order into two portions of 240 kg, in the same proportions.

  3. 3 / 7Scan what gets weighed

    The operator scans each lot. Only what was issued to this order may go on the scale.

  4. 4 / 7Within tolerance

    The emulsifier weighs 19.41 kg, above the limit. The screen stops it. Proceeding is only possible with a supervisor's approval.

  5. 5 / 7Surplus back

    Weighed too much? The surplus is reversed and goes back to stock, with the right lot.

  6. 6 / 7Ready for mixing

    All materials of the portion are weighed and within spec. The portion is ready for the mixer.

  7. 7 / 7The charge protocol

    Tolerance, in-process measurements, visual check and the assessment, signed off by the team lead.

The order. An order for 480 kg of day cream. The materials and quantities come from your ERP.

Example with fictional data.

What is different in this industry.

  1. Many variants, one base

    One base becomes several scents, colours and pack sizes. Frontlink links each filling order to its bulk batch, so you know which jars came from which mix.

  2. Fill weights in check

    Overfill costs margin, underfill costs complaints. Operators record sample weights at the line and Frontlink shows the trend per filler.

  3. A record per batch

    Cosmetics GMP asks for a record per batch. Weighing, cleaning and checks are on the tablet with name and time, ready for the audit.

What it looks like in practice.

A retailer asks for proof on a batch of hand cream. Frontlink shows the bulk batch with its weighings and viscosity check, the three filling orders made from it and the fill weights per order.

Example with fictional data.

Filling order 6618 · hand cream 75 mlWithin norm
  • Bulk batch B-4471 linked09:10
  • Sample weights, average 76.1 g10:00
  • Label and batch code checked10:05

Frequently asked questions.

Can we manage formulations in Frontlink?

Yes. Each formulation has versions, and the operator always works from the version approved for that order.

Does it help with cosmetics GMP?

Frontlink records the steps, checks and deviations per batch, with an audit trail that cannot be changed. That supports your own GMP; certification stays with you.

We make private label for brands. Does that fit?

Yes. Per customer you record specifications, labels and documents, and the customer sees order status and certificates in the portal.