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Cosmetics Laboratory Services

Cosmetics and Beauty Products

Cosmetics are highly regulated by the FDA and must adhere to strict testing and labeling guidelines to ensure the safety of the ingredients and products.

Cosmetics

Cosmetics Testing and Research Services

Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Cosmetics testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:

  • Dermatological Testing
  • Clinical Research Studies. Clinical Safety Testing
  • Clinical Efficacy Testing
  • Functionality Testing
  • 3D- Tissue Models Testing
  • Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT) Testing
  • Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (RIPT) Testing
  • Clinical Trials Testing
  • Accelerated Stability Studies Testing
  • Real-Time Stability Studies Testing
  • Preservative Efficacy Testing
  • Safety Assessments Testing
  • Antimicrobial Efficiacy Testing
  • Efficacy Studies Testing
  • Labeling Claims Testing
  • Toxicity Testing
  • Skin Irritation Testing
  • Anti-Aging Studies Testing
  • Allergens Testing
  • Contaminants Testing
  • Color Additives Testing
  • Fragrance Testing
  • Odor Testing
  • Isolation Impurities identification Labeling Claims Testing
  • Surfactants. Prohibited and Controlled Ingredients Testing
  • Free Formaldehyde. Dioxanes Testing
  • Heavy Metals Testing
  • Lead Testing
  • Cadmium Testing
  • Arsenic Testing
  • Mercury Testing
  • Parabens. Phenoxyethanol. Fragrance Allergens Testing
  • Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide Testing
  • Antioxidants Testing
  • Vitamins Testing
  • Bio-active Ingredients Testing
  • Vitamin A Retinol Testing
  • Vitamin pro A Carotene Testing
  • Vitamin B1 Thiamine Testing
  • Vitamin B2 Riboflavin Testing
  • Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid Testing
  • Vitamin B3 Nicotinamide Testing
  • Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid Testing
  • Flash Point Testing
  • Melting Point Testing
  • Microbial Total Viable Count Testing
  • Microorganism Identification Testing
  • Escherichia coli Testing
  • Staphylococcus aureus Testing
  • Candida albicans Testing
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa Testing
  • Alternative Toxicology Testing
  • In-Vitro Toxicology Testing
  • Phototoxicity Testing
  • Cytotoxicity Testing
  • Dermal Irritation Testing
  • Ocular Irritation Testing
  • Dermal Corrosivity Testing
  • Genotoxicity Testing
  • Bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) Testing
  • pH value Testing
  • Viscosity Testing
  • Texture flow Testing
  • Emulsion Stability Testing
  • Particle size Uniformity Testing
  • Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA) Skin Sensitisation Studies Testing
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTEX) Testing
  • Isothiazolinone Testing
  • Nitrosamines Testing
  • Solvent Residues Testing
  • Substances of Very High Concern Testing
  • Sulfates Testing
  • Ethanol16 Testing
  • Glycerol Testing
  • Fluoride Testing
  • Niacinamide Testing
  • Aluminum Testing
  • Panthenol Testing
  • Urea Testing
  • Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Testing
  • Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Testing
  • Chemical UV Filters Testing
  • SPF Testing
  • UV Testing
  • Compatiability Studies Testing
  • Endocrine Disruptors Testing
  • Lipid Metabolism / Lipolysis Testing
  • Loss of Tension Testing
  • Loss of Elasticity Testing
  • Oxidative Stress Testing
  • Free Radicals Testing
  • Neutral Red Release (NRR) Testing
  • Het Cam Testing
  • Genetic Toxicity-MLA Testing
  • Gingival irritation Testing
  • Vaginal irritation Testing
  • Skin corrosion Testing
  • Photoxicity 3T3 NRU Testing
  • Cytokine Storm / Cytokine Release Syndrome (PBMC) Testing
  • Patch Test: Single Closed Application (S) PT Testing
  • Open Test on the Elbow Fold Testing
  • Non-Comedogenenicity / Non-Acnegenecity Testing
  • Follicular Biopsy Testing
  • Anti-Hair Loss / Hair Regrowth Testing
  • Anti-Dandruff Testing
  • Moisturization Testing
  • Skin Barrier Function / Protection Testing
  • Soothing Effect Testing
  • Facial Sting Testing
  • Stinging Testing
  • Anti-Wrinkling Testing
  • Face Volume Testing
  • Skin Viscoelastic Properties Testing
  • Slimming Testing
  • Skin Regeneration Testing
  • Smoothing Effect Testing
  • Self-Tanning Testing
  • Skin Luminosity Testing
  • Skin Sebum Rate Testing
  • Mattifying Testing
  • Waterproofness Testing
  • Peeling Testing
  • Exfoliation Testing
  • Acnegenicity/Comedogenicity Testing
  • Ophthalmic Safety-In-Use (Op SIU) Testing
  • Safety in Use Testing
  • Labeling Claims Testing
  • Product Claims Support Testing
  • Alternative Methods Testing
  • Normal human keratinocyte neutral red uptake (NHK NRU) assay Testing
  • Reconstructed human epidermis (RhE) Testing
  • Determination of haemolytic activity Testing
  • red blood cell (RBC) Testing
  • Testing

Type of Cosmetics Products

Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Cosmetics finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:

  • Bodycare Products
  • Skincare Products
  • Haircare Products
  • Ethic Haircare Products
  • Facecare Products
  • Nailcare Products
  • Kids Make-Up
  • Lipstick
  • Lip Plumper
  • Lip Gloss
  • Face Glitter
  • Body Glitter
  • Face Paint
  • Hennas
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Mascara
  • Eyeshadow
  • Eyelash Extensions
  • Foundation
  • Blush
  • Eyeliner
  • Lipgloss
  • Concealer
  • BB cream
  • Mineral Powder
  • Bronzer
  • Translucent Powder
  • Concealers
  • Color Correctors
  • Eyebrow Wax
  • Nail Polish
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Hand Cream
  • Moisturizer
  • Soaps
  • Balh Salts
  • Lip Balms
  • Lipliner. Make-up Brushes
  • Make-up Sponges
  • Make-up Remover
  • Sunscreens
  • Shampoos
  • Conditioners
  • Hair Sprays
  • Tanners
  • Self-Tanners
  • Peels
  • Masques

Cosmetics Test Methods and Standards

Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Cosmetics test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.

  • ISO 13299 - Sensory analysis -- Methodology -- General guidance for establishing a sensory profile
  • ISO 22715 - Cosmetics - Packaging and labelling
  • ISO 17516 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Microbiological limits
  • ISO 21148 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - General instructions for microbiological examination
  • ISO 21149 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Enumeration and detection of aerobic mesophilic bacteria
  • ISO 15212 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Enumeration of yeast and mould
  • ISO 18415 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of specified and non-specified microorganisms
  • ISO 22717 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • ISO 22718 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Staphylococcus aureus
  • ISO 21150 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Escherichia coli
  • ISO 18416 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Candida albicans
  • ISO 11930 - Cosmetics - Microbiology - Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product
  • ISO 11930:2012 - Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product
  • ISO 12787:2011 - Cosmetics -- Analytical methods -- Validation criteria for analytical results using chromatographic techniques
  • ISO 16128-2:2017 - Cosmetics -- Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients -- Part 2: Criteria for ingredients and products
  • ISO 16212:2017 - Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Enumeration of yeast and mould
  • ISO 16212:2017 - ISO Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Enumeration of yeast and mould
  • ISO 18416:2015 - Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Detection of Candida albicans
  • ISO 22717:2015 - Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • ISO 21150:2015 - Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Detection of Escherichia coli
  • ISO 18861 - Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - Percentage of water resistance

Cosmetics Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations:

Depending on your Cosmetics products, you may need third-party Cosmetics laboratories or research facilities with specific certifications, licenses or accreditations.

  • COSMOS
  • Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009
  • Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011
  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <61> British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Appendix XVIB European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
  • United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Bacteriological Analytical Manual Chapter 23 Cosmetic
  • Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Microbiology Guidelines
  • International Standard ISO 11930

Cosmetics Clinical Research Studies

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Cosmetics Formulation and Deformulation Studies

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Skincare Product Efficacy and Safety Testing

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