ISO 22716:2007
Osaka Ikeda Factory obtains ISO 22716 certification.
Sanshokaken has continued its research and efforts to improve its production technology so that it can continually and efficiently supply high quality products. Our flexible production system can handle small-lot productions resulting from diversifying consumer needs. We will continue our best efforts to satisfy our customers in all aspects of quality, quantity and cost. The minimum lot size that we accept is 1,000 units. (100 ml/unit)
The room where ingredients are weighed as specified by the formula recipe.
The weighed ingredients are then taken to the preparation process.
[Clothing]
To prevent head or body hair from workers from becoming mixed in, the workers all cover their heads and wear work uniforms designed to prevent body hair contamination, masks and gloves.
The bulk (the cosmetic solution) is produced here using vacuum emulsification equipment.
[Environment]
HEPA-filtered clean air is constantly blown into the room to maintain positive pressure. (24 hour operation)
[What is positive pressure…?]
The pressure in the room is increased by blowing in air in order to prevent external air (full of dust and germs) from entering the room.
[What is an acceptance inspection?]
An inspection of ingredients, materials and packaging to be used in the cosmetic product manufacturing before they are accepted into the warehouse.
[What is the bulk/product test?]
Physical testing (pH, specific gravity, viscosity, etc.) and microbial testing (bacteria, fungi) of the bulk (the cosmetic solution) manufactured in the factory and the final product.
Only products meeting the quality control testing are shipped.
Storage for bulk (the cosmetic solution) that has been manufactured in the Preparation Room, before filling it in containers.
[Storage conditions]
15°C to 25°C throughout the year
The cosmetic solution is filled, measured, and capped/the pump dispenser is tightened.
The half-finished product that has been capped travel on the conveyer belt to the Final Packaging Room.
[Environment]
The Filling Room needs to be kept clean because the contents of cosmetics are exposed to the outdoor air on this work floor. For that purpose, HEPA-filtered clean air is pumped into the room 24 hours a day to maintain a positive pressure.
Lot numbers are printed on the semi-finished products from the Filling Room, and after inspection, they are finished with packaging, such as in individual boxes or shrink-wrapping. The finished products are temporarily stored in the warehouse, after which they are shipped out to the markets.
[Clothing]
To prevent head or body hair from workers from becoming mixed in, the workers all cover their heads and wear work uniforms designed to prevent body hair contamination.