Codibel accelerates innovation with PRIMS

50% faster regulatory research: significant reduction in time spent on toxicological and ingredient validation

PIF creation time reduced from up to 10 hours to 4 hours or less per product.

Confidence in innovation

One-click product compliance checks, automated INCI generation, and detailed formula safety analysis reduce documentation time and eliminate formulation errors early in development.

Expanded service offer

Enabled Codibel to win new manufacturing clients requiring integrated regulatory support.

Founded in Belgium in 1964, CODIBEL is a specialist manufacturer of cosmetics and medical devices. Their operations are built around two key pillars: the development and marketing of their own brands and formulations, and the contract manufacturing of products for third parties.

With a compact yet dynamic team of 35 professionals, they offer a complete “full-service” solution, from product conception in their in-house R&D laboratory, through silk-screen printing and labelling, to filling, packaging, and worldwide delivery. In short, they transform ideas into market-ready beauty and personal care solutions.

Regulatory information is overwhelming

Before PRIMS, managing the vast amount of regulatory information required to create and update Product Information Files (PIFs) was time-consuming and complex. Codibel needed a tool that could help centralize, simplify and accelerate regulatory compliance while expanding its service offer.

Outsourcing regulatory services while keeping control, overview and continuity came as a natural step. This allows Codibel not only to provide comprehensive compliance support to clients, but more importantly ensuring compliant and safe product and when needed notified by The Regulatory Company (TRC) as the third-party Responsible Person or Agent.

Partnering with TRC as an external Responsible Person allows Codibel to extend full regulatory services to its clients while maintaining complete confidentiality. This setup protects sensitive data within the supply chain and keeps the manufacturer’s identity off the final product label.

Quick implementation

The onboarding process was remarkably fast, according to Codibel team’s experience. “PRIMS proved to be intuitive from day one”.

The first turning point came soon after the setup. “The first time we realized we could analyze an entire formula for regulatory compliance and generate an INCI list with just one click. That kind of instant regulatory insight was a true game-changer for our workflow.”

Streamlined daily operations

According to Susan Knops, Company Director and Quality & Regulatory Advisor, PRIMS continues to meet the expectations of Codibel’s team and remains a reliable cornerstone of their regulatory operations. “Even after periods of non-use, it’s so intuitive and user-friendly that getting back into it feels effortless. It’s a tool that truly grows with you.”

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Most valued features

Codibel’s team highlights the following PRIMS features as the most valuable in their daily work:

  • Real-time compliance analysis: Instant validation of formulations for multiple markets
  • “Search by substance type”: Quick portfolio impact assessment on upcoming regulatory changes (e.g., microplastics restrictions)
  • Automated documentation: Immediate generation and download of INCI lists, CPSR files, and complete PIFs
  • Reliable regulatory database: Confidence in data accuracy due to automated updates across all formulations.
In their words…

“PRIMS turned a complex regulatory challenge into a smooth, one-click process. It’s not just software – it’s our regulatory co-pilot. Thanks to PRIMS, compliance feels effortless, and innovation feels limitless.”

— Susan Knops, Director and Quality & Regulatory Advisor, Codibel —

Business impact of using PRIMS software

PRIMS has become a strategic tool for both compliance and innovation, helping Codibel expand its offering and strengthen client trust. The adoption of PRIMS has delivered clear benefits for Codibel, such as:

  • Reduced regulatory and toxicological research time by at least 50%
  • Increased efficiency by preventing non-viable prototype work through real-time regulatory validation of development formulations
  • The business won new manufacturing clients seeking integrated regulatory services

A highly recommended Safety and Compliance tool

PRIMS receives a 9 out of 10 review for its ability to address the specific needs of the business (a minus point, because it does not yet cover the medical devices category).

They would absolutely recommend it to other professionals seeking a smart, efficient, and compliant way to manage regulatory processes.

Discover how PRIMS can transform the way you manage compliance.

Cosmetics companies are streamlining workflows, expanding portfolios, and building long-term resilience with PRIMS.