Sunscreen and Sun Safety Testing in Demand!
Laboratory screening for potential allergens, harmful chemicals, and product efficacy is critical for sun safety.
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Laboratory screening for potential allergens, harmful chemicals, and product efficacy is critical for sun safety.
Last month, FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement regarding the implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. One of the limitations of these acts was in regards to the drug...
Particle Size Analysis and Particle Size Distribution Testing are unique to “powdered” materials used in several industries from soils for construction to nanomaterials used in pharmaceuticals. Particle Size Analysis and Particle Size Distribution are tightly...
Need sunscreen or SPF testing? With summer approaching, many manufacturers and distributors are increasing production and preparing to ship their Sunscreen and SPF Products. Prior to labeling and shipment, many will be looking for laboratories to perform their SPF...
Laboratory Microbe References and Definitions refer to the collection of standard terminology and definitions used in microbiology research and practice. Microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, are ubiquitous in the environment and play important...
Cosmetics Stability Studies are accomplished by creating a batch of products and testing samples under different conditions to understand what happens to a product in certain situations. These studies ensure that each product meets the necessary standards....
Cosmetics sold in the United States need to be in compliance with labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling (FP&L) Act, and Food and Drug Administration Regulations. These laws require...
Contract Laboratory receives many requests from manufacturers of cosmetics, hair care, skincare, nail care, and other personal care products for the formulation and development of new products. Cosmetics formulation testing requires formulation chemists and other...
Many natural and artificial preservatives are used to improve the safety and shelf-lie of cosmetics
The Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS) is responsible for setting standards for the cosmetics industry in Europe. The COSMOS marking on cosmetics packaging verify that the product has met specific requirements for organic and natural products. More than...
Are you looking for Fungus Testing and Analysis? Today, Contract Laboratory received a request for fungus testing and analysis from a disinfectant manufacturer needing a Microbiology Laboratory needed for microbial efficacy testing of anti-microbial solution...
From glittery eye shadow to SPF anti-aging skincare face creams, to water-proof eyelash mascara and glossy long-lasting lipsticks, cosmetics microbiology testing is important. Cosmetics come into contact with the human body and need to be safe from microorganisms...
With Mother’s Day approaching, many women are shopping the Mother’s Day sales at retailers grabbing deals on popular cosmetics. Cosmetic gift sets are a hot item to give Mom on her special day. One of the more popular cosmetic lines are mineral-based foundations,...
HRIPT testing represents a cornerstone of product safety and efficacy in the skincare and cosmetic industries
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde, are three chemicals known as the "toxic trio" often found in nail polish. Include formaldehyde resin (tosylamide/TSFR) and camphor and you've got five toxic ingredients, all commonly used to reduce cracking and...
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