As of 2025, more than 400 manufacturing sites around the world have achieved EFfCI GMP Certification, making it a globally recognised benchmark of quality and compliance. For suppliers of cosmetic ingredients, this certification is not just a seal of approval, it has become a prerequisite for operating at the highest levels of the industry.

Behind this achievement lies the vision of EFfCI, the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients, which for decades has been pioneering regulatory frameworks and advancing quality standards. In a decisive move to bring its expertise even closer to the market, EFfCI launched Personal Care Services 360 (PCS360) in 2025: a dedicated entity fully owned by EFfCI and designed to commercialise and expand EFfCI’s services.

PCS360 was created with a clear mission: to make EFfCI’s GMP framework more accessible, more practical, and more impactful for manufacturers worldwide. While the EFfCI GMP Standard has long been regarded as the “gold standard” in cosmetic ingredient production, PCS360 ensures that companies can not only obtain certification but also fully integrate GMP into their culture, systems, and daily operations.

At the core of PCS360’s offering is the EFfCI GMP Standard, but its portfolio of services extends far beyond certification. PCS360 acts as a comprehensive partner for companies that aspire to excellence, helping them navigate challenges, close compliance gaps, and build robust systems that inspire trust.

Through its dedicated platforms and expert trainers, PCS360 facilitates:

• Licensing of the EFfCI GMP Certification trademark – helping certified companies showcase their commitment to quality with credibility.
• Coordination with Certification Bodies worldwide – ensuring consistency, integrity, and recognition of GMP audits across global markets.
• Delivery of EFfCI GMP training programmes – available both in-person and digitally, designed and conducted by EFfCI-approved trainers with years of hands-on industry experience.

While EFfCI GMP Certification is the flagship service of PCS360, representing a track record of over 400 certified sites and growing, the company’s ambition goes further.

PCS360 also supports manufacturers with GAP analyses, a service designed to identify and address weaknesses before formal GMP audits take place. By proactively spotting compliance issues, companies can save time, reduce risks, and approach certification with confidence.

In addition, PCS360 offers a variety of advanced training programmes tailored to emerging industry needs. Most recently, PCS360 launched a specialised course on UV filters, developed in collaboration with Complife. This programme is a prime example of how PCS360 is constantly evolving to address new regulatory trends, scientific innovations, and consumer expectations.

PCS360 is more than a service provider, it is a strategic partner in shaping the future of the cosmetics industry. By bridging regulatory expectations with scientific expertise, PCS360 empowers companies to embrace:

• Regulatory compliance – meeting and exceeding the world’s most demanding quality and safety standards.
• Sustainable growth – implementing systems that are efficient, resilient, and adaptable to market changes.
• Consumer trust – reinforcing the safety, transparency, and reliability of cosmetic products.

Through its parent organisation EFfCI, PCS360 is deeply connected to an international network of stakeholders, from regulators and certification bodies to manufacturers and research organisations. This unique position allows PCS360 to anticipate industry needs, influence global benchmarks, and deliver solutions that are both practical and forward-looking.

1. Expertise you can trust – as a fully owned entity of EFfCI, PCS360 embodies decades of leadership in cosmetic ingredient standards.
2. A proven track record – with more than 400 GMP-certified sites worldwide, EFfCI GMP is one of the most widely recognised standard in the industry.
3. Comprehensive services – from certification support to training, GAP analyses, and specialised courses, PCS360 covers the full spectrum of GMP implementation.
4. Global reach, local impact – PCS360 collaborates with certification bodies and trainers worldwide, ensuring consistency while adapting to local realities.
5. Commitment to innovation – with new programmes like the UV filters course, PCS360 stays ahead of the curve in science and regulation.

As the cosmetics industry continues to evolve in complexity, diversity, and regulatory scrutiny, PCS360 stands as the trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide. Whether it is securing EFfCI GMP Certification, preparing for a challenging audit, or training the next generation of industry leaders, PCS360 is committed to providing the tools, expertise, and confidence that companies need to succeed.

At PCS360, we believe that excellence is not a destination, it is a continuous journey. And with every service we deliver, every training we conduct, and every partnership we build, we reaffirm our commitment to guiding the cosmetics industry toward a future defined by quality, transparency, and innovation.

PCS360: your trusted partner for GMP services and beyond.

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