LOSS CONTROL ACADEMYINTERACTIVE FIELD MODULE · 2026 EDITION
Cosmetic Manufacturing — Field Module
Product Manufacturing / Packaging & Quality Field Worksheet
Map the finished product back to ingredients, supplier checks, batch records and recall procedures. Mark statements as reported when records were not reviewed.
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Risk / Site Profile
Risk / DBA / contact and title
Site address / website / phone
Survey date / inspector
Years in business / at location
Employees / payroll / subcontracting
Annual revenue / BPP value
Building SF / occupancy / hours
Licenses / registrations or permits reported
Define the location actually being surveyed and whether operations occur on site or are contracted out.
Products / Production
Product categories
SkincareMakeupHaircareFragranceSoap/bodyOther
Select manufactured or distributed lines
Work performed at this site
Manufactured or blended on site?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
Contract manufacturing for other brands?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
Private-label product production?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
R&D / test formulation on premises?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
Output / monthly or annual volume
Outsourced steps / vendor location
Distinguish actual formulation/manufacturing from packaging, distribution and research.
Ingredients / Testing / Traceability
Primary ingredients / special hazards
Supplier qualification/verification?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
Raw material acceptance or testing?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
Finished product testing / quality review?Yes No Not observed Unable to confirm Not applicable
Choose Yes, No or Unable to confirm
Allergen / microbial / stability tests
Lot / batch records & retention
Written product recall procedure
QC evidence reviewed / outstanding
Look for evidence of traceability rather than asserting compliance based on a verbal answer.
Packaging / Labeling / Distribution
Label content / instructions / warnings
Expiration / best-by / batch identification
Child-resistant or tamper controls
Line clearance / mix-up prevention
Distribution channels / shipping
Adverse-event / complaint tracking
Package labeling is a significant products-liability consideration; do not certify regulatory compliance.
Property / Chemicals / Fire
Chemicals / flammables / quantities
Mixing area ventilation / exhaust
Storage separation / spill response
Production equipment / heating process
Alarm / sprinklers / extinguisher tags
Electrical / housekeeping / exits
Finished products / inventory peak value
Product/GL/property losses or recalls
Areas / records not verified
Capture material hazards, storage quantities and conditions; escalate uncertain chemical controls for further review.
Photographs to Obtain
Check when obtained. Priority photographs are bold; required only where applicable, safe and permitted. Record restricted access or missing documentation.
☐Exterior building and risk identification
☐Manufacturing / formulation area
☐Primary ingredients and labeled storage
☐Fill, package and label sample
☐Lot / batch coding (if accessible)
☐Chemical cabinet, spill controls and ventilation
☐Alarm / sprinklers / extinguisher tags
☐Electrical panels (safe accessible view)
☐Finished stock and storage
☐Recommendation conditions
Editable Narrative Insert
Replace bracketed cues with reported or verified facts; delete claims that do not apply. Save your draft and copy the finished narrative into the report.
The risk, [name], operates a cosmetic [manufacturing/blending/packaging/distribution] business at [address], occupying [SF/ownership] with [employees]. Principal product lines include [types]. Manufacturing is [on-site/outsourced/both], and contract/private-label work consists of [details]; reported production volume is [amount].
Principal raw ingredients include [types and any flammables]. Supplier qualification, raw and finished-product testing, lot records and recall controls were described as [details], with [records actually reviewed]. Products are packaged and labeled using [ingredients/instructions/warnings/lot dates as applicable] and distributed through [channels].
Chemical storage and ventilation were [observed conditions]. Property protection includes [fire controls, housekeeping and security]; estimated inventory/BPP is [value/source]. Reported claims, complaints or recalls were [details]. The following information was not independently verified: [limitations].
The risk, [name], operates a cosmetic [manufacturing/blending/packaging/distribution] business at [address], occupying [SF/ownership] with [employees]. Principal product lines include [types]. Manufacturing is [on-site/outsourced/both], and contract/private-label work consists of [details]; reported production volume is [amount].
Principal raw ingredients include [types and any flammables]. Supplier qualification, raw and finished-product testing, lot records and recall controls were described as [details], with [records actually reviewed]. Products are packaged and labeled using [ingredients/instructions/warnings/lot dates as applicable] and distributed through [channels].
Chemical storage and ventilation were [observed conditions]. Property protection includes [fire controls, housekeeping and security]; estimated inventory/BPP is [value/source]. Reported claims, complaints or recalls were [details]. The following information was not independently verified: [limitations].
Recommendations / Follow-Up
Document only visible or otherwise supported concerns. Cite the condition, location and action needed. Use “unable to confirm” where appropriate.