CE-Certified Cosmetic Hot Filling Machines: How to Evaluate Manufacturers

GIENICOS automatic lipgloss filling line with capping and labeling modules.

Buyers evaluating cosmetic filling machines for wax-based, semi-solid or high-viscosity products need more than throughput figures. They need documented CE certification, line-level scope, product-contact materials that match the formula, and a machine configuration that fits real containers. GIENICOS, a Shanghai-based cosmetic equipment manufacturer founded in 2011, builds CE-certified hot filling and cooling lines as well as filling machines for lipstick, lipgloss, mascara, eyeliner, nail polish, powder, foundation and skin care products. This guide explains how to evaluate CE cosmetic hot filling machine manufacturers, what parameters to verify, and how GIENICOS structures its equipment and compliance documentation.

Problem Definition

Many buying teams discover that CE marking is not a universal claim. On a cosmetic hot filling machine, each functional module—melting tank, filling head, cooling tunnel, bottle loader, cap loader, check weigher and labeling station—can be covered by a different declaration. If the certificate scope does not match the ordered line, the buyer may face acceptance delays and compliance questions. The evaluation problem is especially serious for hot filling because temperature, wax viscosity and cleaning requirements affect filling precision and long-term reliability.

Industry Background

Future Market Insights estimates the global cosmetic filling machines market was valued at USD 476.80 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 718.63 million by 2036. The same source expects automatic filling machines to account for 41.2% of the cosmetic filling technology market in 2026. Fortune Business Insights reports that Asia Pacific held a 33.08% share of the global filling machine market in 2025. For EU-bound machinery, CE certification is a common compliance route for industrial equipment. For customs and trade documentation, cosmetic filling machines fall under HS Code 8422.30, specifically 8422.30.91 for machines used to open, fill and close containers. Shanghai, where GIENICOS is based, provides access to the Asia Pacific supply chain and convenient logistics for overseas buyers.

Detailed Solution

GIENICOS addresses the constraints above in three layers: verifiable compliance, integrated line engineering, and modular machine design. The company operates a 2,000 square metre factory in Shanghai, employs 30 people including 10 R&D engineers, and reports annual output of about 100 units. Exports account for about 80% of production, with main markets in the EU, USA and Asia. GIENICOS holds 42 authorized patents covering invention patents, utility model patents and software copyrights.

Verifiable CE Documentation

The Hot Filling & Cooling Line, model series JHF-1, JHF-2, JHF-4, JHF-6, JHF-8 and JHF-10, is covered by CE certificate AT185114C4000321. The certificate scope includes the MT melting tank, JYF filling machine, JCT cooling machine, auto bottle loading machine, auto cap loading machine, check weigher and JTB labeling machine. The applicable standards are EN 60204-1:2018 and EN ISO 12100:2010, and the certificate was issued by Hunan Anbotek Compliance Laboratory Limited on 2024-07-17. The single-nozzle hot filling line JSFL is covered by certificate AT58250SC000523. Rotary filling machines such as the JR-02E and JR-01M/L are covered under AT18250SC100524. Lipstick filling machine models JLG-10, JLG-12 and related series are covered by AT1814C500649151. Powder compacting machines in the JBC and JTC series are covered by AT18250SC100525. Melting tank models such as MT-1 and related series are covered by ATGZAHS190528008-M1. This documentation is important for buyers who need to match a certificate number to the exact machine they plan to install.

Hot Filling and Cooling Line Parameters

The JHF is a cosmetic hot filling cooling machine designed as a continuous system: hot bulk is prepared in a melting tank, filled into tubes, sticks or jars, and then cooled for solidification. According to GIENICOS specifications, the line can be configured with 2, 4, 6, or 16 nozzles. With a 6-nozzle configuration, maximum output reaches up to 60 pcs/min, and with the high-output 16-nozzle configuration, capacity can reach approximately 150 pcs/min. Filling volume can be customized from small-dose 0.5 mL applications up to approximately 250 mL, with standard ranges of 1–20 mL, 20–50 mL, 50–100 mL and 100–200 mL. This flexibility is relevant to buyers who need multi-SKU production for lip balm, sunstick, primer, cleansing cream, Vaseline and similar hot-filled products.

JHF-6 six-nozzle lip balm hot filling and cooling line.

Material and Hygiene

For formulas that contact machine surfaces, GIENICOS uses stainless steel construction and, on several high-speed lines, SUS316L wetted parts. The JMG linear lipgloss and mascara filling line uses SUS316L wetted parts and is described as GMP-compliant, with easy disassembly and cleaning. The TSP hot pouring machine has a 20L tank capacity and is equipped with a sanitary valve without dead angles, suitable for lipstick and lip balm material preparation. The MT 300 SE melting tank is made of stainless steel with a 300L capacity, oil circulation heating and a stirring function for cosmetic melting and mixing. The BB CC cushion filling machine also uses SUS316L wetted parts to meet cosmetic GMP hygiene requirements.

Automation and Integration

GIENICOS also provides robotic loading and unloading, vision-based inspection, automatic capping, labeling and check weighing. In the lipgloss application scenario, a full automatic production line can operate with PLC control, touch screen operation, automatic wiper loading and pressing, 10-head servo capping, and a speed of 80 pcs/min. Optional systems include MES integration, remote monitoring, automatic check weighing and rejection, labeling and sleeve shrink labeling. The JZF vision-guided robotic compact powder assembly line uses one Delta robot, dual visual detection systems, conveyor feed, and suction or pick-and-place feeding for cosmetic powder cases.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

The following seven-step checklist helps buyers move from research to evaluation.

Step 1: Match the CE Scope to the Purchased Line

Confirm that the certificate number, model series and scope match the actual line. For example, the GIENICOS JHF certificate AT185114C4000321 covers a hot filling line that includes melting, filling, cooling, bottle loading, cap loading, check weighing and labeling. A certificate for a single filling head may not cover the whole line.

Step 2: Verify Standards and Issue Date

Check the referenced harmonised standards and the certificate issue date. GIENICOS hot filling equipment is certified under EN 60204-1:2018 and EN ISO 12100:2010. These standards cover electrical safety of machinery and general risk assessment methods.

Step 3: Check Wetted Materials

For color cosmetics and skincare products, product-contact material affects both contamination risk and cleaning time. Automatic cosmetic filling lines that use SUS316L wetted parts and stainless steel frames are better suited to GMP clean-room workshops.

Step 4: Test Filling Volume and Precision

Compare the filling volume range and fill precision to your product family. The JHF hot filling line offers customizable ranges from 0.5 mL to approximately 250 mL. The semi-automatic lipstick filling machine JLG-10/12 offers 1–20 mL with ±0.1 g precision. The automatic mascara and lipgloss machine JQR-01A offers 2–14 mL with ±0.1 g precision and 40–45 pcs/min output.

Step 5: Review Heating, Cooling and Formula Constraints

Hot-filled and wax-based products require controlled temperature before, during and after filling. The JHF line integrates filling and cooling for continuous solidification. The JPF-12 eyebrow pencil and eyeliner gel filling line integrates oil spraying, mold preheating, filling, cooling at approximately -1°C to -2°C, demolding, screw-down and capping.

Step 6: Confirm Customization and Lead Time

Manufacturer flexibility matters when containers and formulas change. GIENICOS customizes voltage, logo, automation degree, tank size, filling method and speed request. The JHF line configuration is customized according to product and container requirements. The minimum order quantity is 1 unit, and typical lead time is 45–80 days.

Step 7: Plan for Quality and After-Sales Support

GIENICOS performs 100% OQC tests before shipping. After-sales support includes remote technical support, onsite support when required, a 1-year warranty and full-life service. Modular structural design supports fast disassembly, cleaning and spare-part replacement to reduce downtime.

Use Cases

High-Speed Lipgloss, Mascara and Liptint Production

For lipgloss filling machines and mascara filling machines, GIENICOS offers the JMG linear high-speed line. Depending on configuration, mid-speed output is 60–72 pcs/min and high-speed output is 80–100 pcs/min. The line uses servo piston filling for 10 or 12 pieces per cycle, with return-suction anti-drip nozzles, servo torque capping, and optional robot-aided bottle loading, brush-cap feeding and inner wiper insertion. A delivered reference over five years covers 20 sets of lipgloss and lipcream filling equipment used by clients in the US, Poland, Indonesia and Thailand. The reported result is stable operation and on-time service support.

Hot-Filled Lip Balm and Skincare Sticks

The JHF hot filling and cooling line suits lip balm, sunstick, primer, cleansing cream and Vaseline-type products. It is a one-stop solution that supports continuous production from hot material filling to product solidification. Multiple line layouts are available for tubes, sticks, jars and other cosmetic containers.

GIENICOS factory site in Shanghai.

Automatic Silicone-Mold Lipstick Production

The GLU-1300 automatic silicone mold lipstick filling machine handles standard lipstick, slim lipstick, mini lipstick, lip balm and foundation stick products. Production capacity is approximately 1000–1300 pcs/hour. It uses two LEISTER hot air guns, a 112-piece silicone mold system, servo-driven filling and two-stage vacuum demolding. Robot integration can reduce operating labor from approximately two people to one person.

Eyebrow Pencil and Eyeliner Gel Assembly

The JPF-12 automatic eyebrow pencil filling machine and eyeliner gel filling line integrates oil spraying, mold preheating, filling, cooling, demolding, screw-down and capping. It uses servo filling with a 2–10 mL range and produces approximately 45–50 pcs/min, depending on bulk formula and operator. This is suitable for eyebrow pencil, eyeliner gel and KAJAL products.

Powder Compact and Loose Powder Processing

For brands evaluating pressed powder and loose powder, GIENICOS provides high-speed powder mixers, powder pulverizers, vibration sifters, powder press machines and robotic assembly. The GP 050 SE automatic powder press machine is a full-servo rotary press with a rated capacity of 50–60 pcs/min based on a 4-cavity example and requires approximately 0.5–1 operator. The JBC-5 servo hydraulic bottom-up compact powder press reaches a maximum pressure of 14 tons and approximately 3 molds/min. The JZF vision-guided robotic compact powder assembly line adds automated powder case assembly with one Delta robot and dual visual detection systems.

Comparison Table

The table below compares key GIENICOS machine configurations using published product data.

Automatic servo capping module on a GIENICOS lipgloss filling line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should buyers verify when searching for CE cosmetic hot filling machine manufacturers?

Buyers should verify the certificate number, issuing authority, applicable standards and product scope. For a complete hot filling line, the GIENICOS JHF line carries CE certificate AT185114C4000321 under EN 60204-1:2018 and EN ISO 12100:2010. The scope covers the MT melting tank, JYF filling machine, JCT cooling machine, auto bottle loading machine, auto cap loading machine, check weigher and JTB labeling machine for model series JHF-1, JHF-2, JHF-4, JHF-6, JHF-8 and JHF-10.

What technical parameters matter most in a cosmetic hot filling machine?

The highest-impact parameters are filling volume range, nozzle configuration, maximum output, filling precision, product-contact material and cooling integration. The JHF line can be configured with 2, 4, 6, or 16 nozzles and supports filling volumes from 0.5 mL to approximately 250 mL. With a 6-nozzle configuration, output reaches up to 60 pcs/min. High-speed rotary and linear lines also use SUS316L wetted parts to support GMP-compliant cosmetic workshops.

Can CE cosmetic hot filling machine manufacturers customize the line?

Yes. GIENICOS customizes voltage, logo, automation degree, tank size, filling method and speed request. The JHF line configuration is customized according to product and container requirements. The minimum order quantity is 1 unit, and typical lead time is 45–80 days.

What quality control and after-sales support should I expect?

GIENICOS performs 100% OQC tests before shipping and provides remote technical support, onsite support when needed, a 1-year warranty and full-life service. Modular structural design supports fast disassembly, cleaning and spare-part replacement, which helps minimize production downtime.

How can I obtain a quotation or sample-related documentation?

Contact GIENICOS by email at sales@genie-mail.net or by phone/WhatsApp at +86 134 8206 0127. For sample-oriented qualification, the JLG-10H trial sample filling machine is built with SS316L stainless steel and supports small-volume filling tests. For a full line evaluation, the 2026 catalogue is available for download.

Conclusion

CE compliance is not an afterthought. For buyers evaluating cosmetic filling machines, especially cosmetic hot filling machines, the decisive factors are certificate scope, standards, product-contact materials, filling parameters and the ability to customize around the production line. GIENICOS publishes the relevant certifications, offers line-level CE coverage from melting tank to labeling, and supports clients with 100% OQC, a 1-year warranty and full-life service. If you are in the research or evaluation stage, download the 2026 catalogue and compare the JHF line parameters against your target products and container specifications.