Guides and insights on cosmetic testing & EU compliance.
Hair care product testing explained: the safety assessment, stability, microbiological and challenge tests a shampoo or conditioner needs in the EU.
Read more →Makeup safety testing explained: colourants, stability, microbiology and challenge tests, plus the strict rules for mascara and eye-area products.
Read more →Sunscreen testing requirements in the EU: SPF and UVA proof, UV filters, challenge, stability and patch tests, plus the CPSR your product needs.
Read more →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.
Read more →Baby care product testing for the EU: stricter safety assessment, microbiological limits, challenge and stability tests, and evidence for gentle claims.
Read more →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.
Read more →BIPEA proficiency testing explained: how blind-sample rounds work, what they prove about cosmetic microbiology results and how to judge a lab.
Read more →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.
Read more →Cosmetic testing turnaround by test: microbiology, challenge test, stability, patch test and CPSR, plus how to order so your launch date holds.
Read more →How to read a cosmetic lab report: check sample ID, method, conditions, results and acceptance criteria, and understand the conclusion and its limits.
Read more →Cosmetic testing FAQ: 25 clear answers on which tests you need, samples, timing, CPSR, reports and what to do when a test fails.
Read more →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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A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:
A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:
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