What does MoCRA mean for our IT?▼
MoCRA didn't create an IT standard, but it created records that have to be accurate, available and protected: facility registration, product listings, safety substantiation, and serious adverse event reports and their supporting files. That means a controlled place to keep those records, clear ownership of your FDA portal accounts, and backups that would survive a ransomware attack. We set up that structure and keep it running. What gets reported, how a product is classified and how long specific records must be kept are questions for your regulatory lead and counsel, and we build the systems to match their answers.
We make products for many brands. How do we keep their formulas apart?▼
Give each brand customer its own library or project space, with access granted through groups rather than to individuals, so adding a chemist to a project is deliberate. We apply sensitivity labels so files carry their protection when they're emailed or downloaded, and we alert on unusual volumes. Contract chemists get accounts that expire. Then we run a short access review each quarter. When a brand asks who can see their formula, you'll be able to give them a real answer, which matters more and more in private-label negotiations.
Is our Shopify store our responsibility or Shopify's?▼
Both. The platform secures its infrastructure and payment processing, but you control who has admin access, which apps are installed, what scripts run on your pages and how your domain is protected. Most beauty-brand store compromises come from shared admin passwords, an agency account that never got removed, or an app with too many permissions. We set up individual accounts with MFA, review app permissions, lock down your domain registrar and DNS, and keep card data inside the platform's checkout so your PCI DSS scope stays as small as possible.
Can you secure our QC instruments and filling lines?▼
We secure the PCs and networks around them. QC instruments and filling or labeling lines usually depend on vendor software that can't be patched freely without breaking validation or support. We isolate those machines on their own network segment, remove internet access where possible, keep full images for fast rebuilds, and copy results to backed-up storage automatically. Changes to the instrument software or line controls stay with the equipment vendor or your engineer, and we coordinate the IT side with them when something has to change.
Do we fall under PCI DSS if we sell online?▼
If you accept card payments, yes, PCI DSS 4.0 applies to some degree, but the scope depends on how you take them. When customers pay through a hosted checkout from Shopify or a payment processor, most of the card handling sits with them and your obligations shrink to things like protecting admin access and the scripts on your payment pages. If you key cards over the phone for wholesale accounts or store card numbers anywhere, scope grows quickly. We help you map how payments actually flow and trim anything that pulls card data into your own systems.
Do you work with small, growing brands or only larger plants?▼
Both. A growing indie manufacturer with a small lab and a Shopify store needs the same basics as a large contract filler: MFA on email and the store, organized formula storage, backups that work and someone to call when a PC dies. The difference is scale, not principle. We start with whatever you have, fix the biggest risks first, and add structure as you take on more brand customers, retailers and production lines. Most of our work is remote, with local hands when a lab or line PC needs a physical touch.
Do you provide Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing IT Services in Houston and nearby areas?▼
Yes. LayerLogix is based in the Greater Houston area and delivers cosmetics & personal care manufacturing IT services to businesses across Houston and the surrounding communities, including The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Cypress, and Pearland. For most Houston-area clients we can be on-site the same day when something needs hands-on attention, and our help desk is available during business hours, with after-hours emergency support. Call 713-571-2390 to check coverage for your specific address.
What does Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing IT Services cost for a Houston business?▼
Pricing depends on your size and what you need, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all number — but Houston businesses generally pay a flat, predictable monthly fee rather than surprise hourly bills. We start with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current setup, then give you a clear quote in plain English with no hidden costs. That way you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before you commit.