Supplier Audit for Cosmetics Manufacturers in the USA

In the U.S. cosmetics industry, maintaining a compliant and reliable supply chain is essential—not only to meet MoCRA and FDA requirements but also to safeguard product quality. You can count on Sobel to support your brand with professional supplier audit cosmetics USA services.

For who?

Through Sobel’s structured supplier audit process, you gain visibility into your partners’ practices, compliance level, and reliability.

Why do you need this service?

Detect gaps in documentation, procedures, or GMP practices before they lead to compliance risks.

Structured audits support your ability to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements.

Verify whether a supplier meets your company’s standards for approval and continued partnership.

Your pathway to Anvisa approval for cosmetics

At Sobel, we tailor each audit to your regulatory and operational needs, ensuring reliable insights that strengthen your supply chain strategy.

Our audits bring objectivity and clarity, so you can make sourcing decisions with confidence.

Audit Planning

Define scope, schedule, and focus areas; issue the audit plan.

Procedure Verification

Assess documents, records, and SOPs for completeness and conformity with applicable criteria.

Implementation Verification

Check real-world practices against documented procedures.

Audit Report & Closing

Compile findings, classify non-conformities, and outline recommended actions.

Related
Services

Supplier audits are not just a formality—they are a safeguard for your operations. Beyond audits, your cosmetic products may require additional regulatory support.

Discover the other services we offer to keep your brand compliant and market-ready:

Internal Audit

Prepare for FDA, GMP, or certification audits with expert support.

Elaboration of Standart Operational Procedure

Get FDA- and GMP-ready SOPs for your cosmetics business.

Update of GMP Manual

We help cosmetic manufacturers revise documentation for full compliance.

Strengthen your supply chain with supplier audits

Qualifying suppliers is a strategic step for cosmetics manufacturers in the U.S.

With Sobel’s supplier audit cosmetics USA services, you receive structured, objective evaluations that ensure compliance, minimize risks, and build lasting confidence in your partnerships.

Talk to our team to schedule your supplier audit and reinforce your compliance strategy.

Still have questions? Checkout our FAQ

1. What is a supplier audit in the cosmetics industry?

A supplier audit is a structured evaluation of a vendor’s processes, documentation, and operations to verify compliance with GMP, FDA, and internal quality requirements. It helps manufacturers ensure that their partners maintain consistent quality and meet regulatory standards.

2. Why do cosmetics manufacturers need supplier audits?

Supplier audits help detect weaknesses that could affect product quality, regulatory compliance, or supply chain reliability. Under MoCRA and FDA expectations, manufacturers are responsible for verifying their supply chain. Sobel’s audits give you visibility and documentation that prove supplier compliance.

3. What areas are covered in a supplier audit?

Typical audits cover document and record control, service provision, product and process verification, and supplier qualification. Our team evaluates both the procedures and how they are applied in practice, giving you a full picture of supplier reliability.

4. What deliverables will I receive?

You will receive a formal audit plan before the assessment and a detailed audit report afterward, summarising findings, non-conformities, and recommended actions.

5. Can supplier audits help with FDA inspections?

Yes. A structured supplier audit provides evidence that your company maintains oversight of its supply chain, a key expectation under FDA and MoCRA. Having Sobel’s independent audit reports strengthens your readiness for potential inspections.