Blog articles relative to quality management
Choosing food PLM software takes more than comparing feature lists. Several criteria matter, depending on your business: formulation, nutrition calculation, allergen management, regulatory compliance, supplier collaboration and more. How do you compare vendors and find the one that fits your organization? Here are ten criteria to review.
Philippe Quéré5 min
Since the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) was enacted, cosmetic companies that sell in the United States face stronger obligations. Most of its obligations already apply: facility registration, product listing, serious adverse event reports, safety records and a contact on the label. Here is where things stand in October 2026, and which product data you need to keep structured to stay compliant.
Pamela Abboud5 min
In the United States, nine major food allergens must be declared on the label: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. The law sets how to declare them, in the ingredient list or in a “Contains” statement. Unlike the declaration of allergens present as ingredients, precautionary statements such as “may contain” are not subject to specific presentation rules. The FDA still reminds manufacturers that they must not be misleading. And the FDA guidance of January 2025 changed the scope of milk, eggs and tree nuts.
Philippe Quéré5 min
The recipe changes in R&D, the label follows, quality signs it off. Three weeks later, the page for that same product on the retailer’s website still shows the old allergen list — and that is the one shoppers read. The discrepancy appears on none of your screens. It appears only on theirs.
Philippe Quéré4 min
To choose a cosmetic PLM software, check ten points: the INCI list, fragrance allergens, regulatory checks per market, toxicology, the PIF, claims, supplier data, packaging, projects and deployment. Ask to see each of them on your own formulas during the demo. If you also make dietary supplements or personal care products, check that a single repository covers them.
Pamela Abboud6 min
Whether you work in a cosmetics SME or for a large food group, you necessarily have good reasons to strengthen your Information System around a PLM solution. Here are 10…
Philippe Quéré5 min
Updated October 2026. The Nutrition Facts label is the US counterpart of the European nutrition declaration. It is governed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in 21 CFR 101.9,…
Philippe Quéré6 min
Updated October 2026. In Canada, nutrition labeling is set by the Food and Drug Regulations and checked by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). A prepackaged food carries a Nutrition…
Philippe Quéré5 min
Updated October 2026. A product can be complete for your production plant and incomplete for a retailer, a GS1 data pool or your website. Data quality is not a general…
Philippe Quéré4 min
Updated October 2026. A customer complaint is a cost, but also the best source of information on your products. Handled well, it protects consumers, answers the customer quickly and prevents…
Philippe Quéré3 min
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