Which test do I need, and why?
Start from your situation. Each test answers a different question, and some documents build on the results of others.
By situation
- Launching a new product in the EU: CPSR is required. Order stability, microbiological and, if the formula contains water, challenge tests with it, because the safety assessor uses their results.
- Changing a formula or packaging: repeat stability (and challenge, if the preservative system changed). The old results no longer describe the new product.
- Making skin-tolerance claims or launching a product for sensitive areas: a patch test is the usual evidence. It is not legally required, but advisable. Ask us what your specific claim needs.
- Shipping or handling the product in bulk: an SDS tells handlers how to store and transport it safely.
- Selling outside the EU: requirements differ by country. Ask us which tests your market expects.
Why order them together
The CPSR assessor needs stability, microbiological and challenge data. Ordering everything in one go means one pickup, one set of samples and a faster path to a complete file. Our bundles combine the usual combinations at a lower price.
Not sure?
Answer a few questions in our test finder and get a recommendation with prices. Or tell us about your product and where you sell it. Contact us and we will recommend the right set.