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Guides and insights on cosmetic testing & EU compliance.

June 26, 2025
Testing by Product Type

Hair Care Product Testing: Shampoo and Conditioner Checklist

Hair care product testing explained: the safety assessment, stability, microbiological and challenge tests a shampoo or conditioner needs in the EU.

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June 21, 2025
Testing by Product Type

Makeup Safety Testing: Requirements for Mascara and More

Makeup safety testing explained: colourants, stability, microbiology and challenge tests, plus the strict rules for mascara and eye-area products.

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June 16, 2025
Testing by Product Type

Sunscreen Testing Requirements: SPF, UVA, Stability and Safety

Sunscreen testing requirements in the EU: SPF and UVA proof, UV filters, challenge, stability and patch tests, plus the CPSR your product needs.

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June 11, 2025
Testing by Product Type

Soap Testing Requirements for Natural and Handmade Soap

Soap testing requirements in the EU: why natural soap needs a CPSR, when a challenge test applies, and which microbiological and stability tests to run.

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June 6, 2025
Testing by Product Type

Baby Care Product Testing: What Infant Cosmetics Need

Baby care product testing for the EU: stricter safety assessment, microbiological limits, challenge and stability tests, and evidence for gentle claims.

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June 1, 2025
Lab, Quality & Ordering

ISO 17025 Cosmetics Lab: Why Accreditation Matters for Test Reports

What an ISO 17025 cosmetics lab is, what accreditation proves, whether the EU requires it, and how to check a laboratory before trusting a test report.

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May 27, 2025
Lab, Quality & Ordering

BIPEA Proficiency Testing: How a Lab Proves Its Accuracy

BIPEA proficiency testing explained: how blind-sample rounds work, what they prove about cosmetic microbiology results and how to judge a lab.

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May 22, 2025
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Cosmetic Sample Requirements for the Lab: Quantity, Packaging and Labelling

Cosmetic sample requirements for the lab: which batch, how much product, final packaging and labelling, so your test starts on time and the result holds.

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May 17, 2025
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Cosmetic Testing Turnaround Times by Test: What to Plan For

Cosmetic testing turnaround by test: microbiology, challenge test, stability, patch test and CPSR, plus how to order so your launch date holds.

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May 12, 2025
Lab, Quality & Ordering

How to Read a Cosmetic Lab Report: Results, Limits and Red Flags

How to read a cosmetic lab report: check sample ID, method, conditions, results and acceptance criteria, and understand the conclusion and its limits.

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May 7, 2025
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Cosmetic Testing FAQ: 25 Questions Answered

Cosmetic testing FAQ: 25 clear answers on which tests you need, samples, timing, CPSR, reports and what to do when a test fails.

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May 2, 2025
EU & Global Regulation

EU vs UK vs US Cosmetic Regulations: Side-by-Side Comparison

Cosmetic regulations comparison for the EU, UK and US: responsible person, safety report, notification, ingredients, labels and claims side by side.

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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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