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Guides and insights on cosmetic testing & EU compliance.

September 5, 2023
CPSR & SDS

UFI Code for Cosmetics: Do You Need a Poison Centre Notification?

Do you need a UFI code on cosmetics? Finished cosmetics are exempt from CLP, but home fragrance and hand gels may need one. Here is the…

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August 31, 2023
Microbiology

Yeast and Mould Count in Cosmetics: Limits, Method and Results

Yeast and mould count in cosmetics: how labs measure it with ISO 16212, which limits apply and what to do when your result is too high.

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August 26, 2023
Stability

pH Testing of Cosmetics: Why pH Drift Matters for Stability

pH testing of cosmetics during stability studies: why pH drift matters for preservatives, actives and texture, and how to read the data.

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August 21, 2023
Patch Test & Skin Safety

Dermatological Testing of Cosmetics: What It Really Means

Dermatological testing of cosmetics explained: patch test, HRIPT and in-use studies, what EU law requires, ethics and how to choose the right study.

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August 16, 2023
Patch Test & Skin Safety

48-Hour Patch Test: The Occlusive Method Step by Step

The 48 hour patch test step by step: volunteers, dilution, occlusion, readings, scoring and the signed report, plus what the test cannot show.

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August 11, 2023
Patch Test & Skin Safety

Skin Compatibility Test for Cosmetics: Patch Test vs In-Use Test

Skin compatibility test for cosmetics: patch test vs in-use test compared, what each shows, when you need both and what your assessor expects.

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August 6, 2023
Testing by Product Type

Body Lotion Testing: What Hand and Body Creams Need Before Sale

Body lotion testing and hand cream checks before sale: exposure, challenge test, micro limits, stability in pumps and tubes, claims and allergens.

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August 1, 2023
Testing by Product Type

Eye Cream Testing: Extra Rules for the Eye Area

Eye cream testing: stricter microbial limits, challenge test criteria A, eye-area ingredient checks, packaging, patch test and claims for the EU.

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July 27, 2023
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for Cosmetics: What It Shows

Certificate of analysis for cosmetics: what a CoA shows, raw material vs finished product, required content, ISO 17516 limits and red flags.

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July 22, 2023
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Cosmetic Testing Lab in Europe: A Guide for Non-EU Brands

Cosmetic testing lab in Europe for non-EU brands: which tests an EU assessor expects, reusing old reports, shipping samples and timing.

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July 17, 2023
EU & Global Regulation

Cosmetic Animal Testing Ban in the EU: What Replaced It

The EU cosmetic animal testing ban explained: what is banned since 2004, 2009 and 2013, what replaced animal data and what it means for your CPSR.

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July 12, 2023
EU & Global Regulation

Mandatory Cosmetic Tests in the EU: What the Law Requires

Mandatory cosmetic tests in the EU: why there is no fixed list, which tests are needed in practice, when they can be skipped and what is…

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V. Specifications and tests of the finished product

A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:

  • Products that do not contain water, or have low water activity
  • Products with a pH below 3 or above 10
  • Products containing more than 20% alcohol
  • Products containing raw materials that create a hostile environment (strong oxidising agents, polar organic solvents, oxidising dyes, aluminium chlorohydrate and related salts, propellant gases and so on)
  • Products filled into containers at more than 65 ยฐC
  • Products packaged in pressurised containers, pump dispensers or single-dose units
When is a challenge test not required?

A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:

  • Products that do not contain water, or have low water activity
  • Products with a pH below 3 or above 10
  • Products containing more than 20% alcohol
  • Products containing raw materials that create a hostile environment (strong oxidising agents, polar organic solvents, oxidising dyes, aluminium chlorohydrate and related salts, propellant gases and so on)
  • Products filled into containers at more than 65 ยฐC
  • Products packaged in pressurised containers, pump dispensers or single-dose units
VI. Product packaging and artworkOptional — we check the label against the finished CPSR, so the artwork for the outer packaging and the primary container helps. You can also send it to us later.
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