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What pallet specification should a cosmetics factory request?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; cargo and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain; destination and site rules may differ

Cosmetics manufacturing has its own good manufacturing practice requirements. Storage and shipment must preserve product quality. A pallet specification should address contamination, mix-ups and packaging damage within that system. ISO 22716 is one recognised way to demonstrate cosmetics GMP; it does not give every cosmetics shipment a compulsory pallet material.

What to check next

• Ask the quality team for zone and cleaning acceptance.
• Keep batch labels readable and separate rejected stock.

Sources

• OPSS: cosmetic products and good manufacturing practice

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