Cosmetics and beauty manufacturing software
Track formula batches, manage expiration dates, and stay FDA audit-ready — without the spreadsheet chaos or enterprise software complexity. Built for cosmetics and beauty manufacturers from $500K to $50M.
Explore our lot tracking software and bill of materials software built for cosmetics compliance.
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The challenges cosmetics manufacturers face
One bad batch can cost your brand
Without lot-level traceability, a contaminated ingredient can affect hundreds of units before you even know where it came from. Recalls become expensive, slow, and brand-damaging.
How Brahmin solves it
Full forward and backward lot traceability. Brahmin traces every ingredient from supplier receipt to customer shipment. Generate a recall report in minutes.
Regulatory audits shouldn't be a scramble
Scattered batch records, missing CoAs, and unorganized supplier documentation mean hours of prep every time an auditor calls. It's reactive — and risky.
How Brahmin solves it
All batch records, CoAs, and supplier documents attached directly to lot records. Always current, always searchable, always audit-ready.
Formula changes break your inventory tracking
When you update a formula, most systems can't tell you which existing batches used the old version. You're guessing which customers received which formulation.
How Brahmin solves it
Version-controlled BOMs tied to every production run. Know exactly which formula version was used for every batch, every time.
A recall in minutes,
not weeks
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) requires manufacturers to maintain lot-level traceability and respond to safety events within tight timelines. Without it, a single contaminated ingredient can force a brand-wide recall — and the average cosmetics recall costs $5M+ in direct expenses and brand damage.
The right time to invest in lot-level traceability is before you need it — not when an FDA inspector or a contaminated ingredient is at the door. Brahmin captures every lot, supplier, and shipment automatically, so a recall stays small and fast.
Everything you need to run your cosmetics business
Lot & batch traceability
Track every ingredient lot from supplier to customer. One-click recall reports in minutes.
Expiration date management
FEFO picking rules and automatic expiry alerts before product ages out.
Formula BOM management
Version-controlled recipes with ingredient substitutions, yield tracking, and true cost rollup.
Certificate of analysis storage
Attach CoAs, spec sheets, and supplier documents directly to lot records.
Multi-location inventory
Track ingredients, WIP, and finished goods across every location and co-manufacturer.
FDA audit readiness
Complete chain-of-custody records and traceability reports, always ready for inspectors.
Common questions about Brahmin for cosmetics manufacturers
Does Brahmin Solutions support compliance for cosmetics manufacturers?
Yes. Brahmin provides complete lot and batch traceability, expiration date management, CoA document storage, and recall reporting — the core recordkeeping requirements for cosmetics manufacturers. While Brahmin is a manufacturing and inventory platform (not a compliance certification), it gives you the audit-ready documentation that FDA inspectors look for.
Can Brahmin track cosmetics batches and expiration dates?
Yes. Brahmin tracks every production batch with a lot number, links it to supplier ingredient lots, and records expiration dates. FEFO (first expired, first out) picking rules ensure you ship oldest stock first. You get automatic alerts before product ages out of its shelf life.
How does Brahmin handle formula management for cosmetics?
Brahmin's BOM (bill of materials) system lets you build product recipes with exact ingredient quantities, expected yields, and version control. Every production run is tied to a specific formula version, so you always know which formulation was used for any given batch.
Can I attach certificates of analysis to lot records in Brahmin?
Yes. You can attach CoAs, safety data sheets, spec sheets, and any other supplier or lab documents directly to ingredient lot records in Brahmin. This makes them instantly retrievable during audits without digging through email or shared drives.
How long does it take to implement Brahmin for a cosmetics operation?
Most cosmetics manufacturers go live in 3–6 weeks. Your dedicated implementation manager handles data migration, sets up your formulas and workflows, and trains your team. No consultants, no 6-month projects.
What's the best MRP software for cosmetics and beauty manufacturers?
Cosmetics manufacturers need batch management, expiration tracking, formula version control, and CoA storage — areas where general MRP tools often fall short. We maintain a dedicated guide to the best MRP software for cosmetics manufacturers covering the platforms that handle regulated batch manufacturing well. Brahmin is purpose-built for batch-based industries, with FEFO picking, automatic expiration alerts, and document attachment on every lot.
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