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Cosmetic Testing Lab
Why choose us

Compliance, without the headache

Most labs make cosmetic testing slow, opaque and email-heavy. We turned it into a few clicks — transparent pricing, one dashboard, free worldwide pickup, and regulatory experts who guide you end to end.

40+Countries served
10+Years experience
10,000+Tests completed
★ 4.7Verified reviews
Why CTL

Testing made simple

We built the first cosmetic testing e-shop so ordering tests is as easy as online shopping.

Regulatory compliance

We help you meet the regulatory requirements with the right tests and documentation for your target markets.

Live order tracking

Always know your order's stage โ€” in shipping, in testing or in document prep โ€” and roughly when it'll be ready.

Fast turnaround

Automated workflows keep your tests and documents moving โ€” fast turnaround, without the usual lab delays.

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees. All prices shown before you click purchase.

Everything in one dashboard

Track every test, manage your products and download all your reports & documents from one simple dashboard.

Free sample pickup

Free DHL sample pickup on every order, arranged directly from your location โ€” no shipping costs to you.

CTL vs. the traditional way

Less hassle, less waiting

The same compliance — without the slow, manual B2B process most labs still run on.

Traditional labs
Cosmetic Testing Lab
Ordering
Request a quote and wait days for a reply
Order instantly online โ€” no quotes needed
Scoping
Endless email back-and-forth to scope the work
Add your product once, get tailored recommendations
Pricing
Opaque pricing โ€” final cost only at the end
Clear, fixed pricing shown before checkout
Shipping
Arrange and pay for your own shipping
Free DHL pickup arranged for you, worldwide
Tracking
No visibility into your orderโ€™s status
Live status tracking in your dashboard
Reports
Reports scattered across inboxes
All reports & documents in one place
Who it’s for

Built for every brand

New brands

Launch your first product with every test and document in one order.

Growing brands

Add new products and markets without starting from scratch.

Manufacturers & private label

Test many formulas for many clients, all tracked in one account.

Process

We'll be there every step

01

Place an order

Choose your tests, fill in product details and complete checkout in minutes.

02

Prepare your samples

We send exact instructions on how many samples to prepare and how to package them.

03

Sample pickup

Our DHL partner comes directly to your location. No post office needed.

04

Testing in our lab

Tested in our laboratory. You receive a confirmed completion date.

05

Results delivered

Official reports sent to your inbox, downloadable from your account anytime.

Included with every order

Free pickup for all orders

No post office runs, no shipping labels, no hidden fees. Our DHL partner collects your samples directly from your door — included free with every single order.

Door-to-lab collection across the world
We provide you with the DHL shipping label and arrange the pickup & shipping
Choose your own pickup date at checkout
$0.00
Always free pickupMost labs charge extra for sample shipping — we never do.
Your dashboard

Everything in one place

  • Live status tracking in your dashboard
  • Reports & CPSR ready to download
  • Products and pickup addresses saved for next time
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Save time & effort

One order, done

Tell us about your product once and we instantly show exactly which tests and documents it needs for your target markets — no regulatory guesswork.

Bundle all your tests and your CPSR into a single order, hand your samples to one free pickup, and watch everything progress from one dashboard. What used to take weeks of emails takes minutes.

Minutes, not weeks
One free pickup
All docs in one place
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BIPEA Certified laboratory
Quality assurance

BIPEA-certified laboratory

Our laboratory takes part in BIPEA’s interlaboratory proficiency testing (Bureau Interprofessionnel d’Études Analytiques, Paris). These independent comparisons benchmark our analytical results against laboratories worldwide — confirming the accuracy and reliability of every report we deliver.

Certificate № 15635 2023–2026 Interlaboratory comparisons Paris, France
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What our customers say

★ 4.7 · Excellent →
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“Great fast service. Answered several emails with questions very quickly. Communicate clearly and timely. Highly recommend!”

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Cosmetics brand ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
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“The service is excellent, of great quality, fast, and detailed.”

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Naly Nguyen ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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“Very organised, sharp time, good quality. Very pleased with the service.”

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Mohammed Sbaie ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด
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“I was dubious before my first purchase. This is my second time using this company & I had a great experience. They answered all my questions and all my tests were completed with full reports & photos to back them.”

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Kerron Liane ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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“I recently had the pleasure of working with Cosmetic Testing Lab, and I must say, they exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I reached out to the final delivery of results, the entire experience was nothing short of exceptional.”

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IAM C ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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“I would definitely recommend online cosmetic testing lab to any brands needing testing for their products. They made the process really expedient and even arrange the samples to be picked up from your door.”

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Rokhaya Mane ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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“Julija & the rest of the team are amazing. They kept me informed every step of the way and were on hand to answer any questions that I had. Would highly recommend!”

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Sha. Nails ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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“Excellent service! Timely response and communication updated through each phase. Highly recommend.”

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Saddam Huq ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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“Waiting sometimes up to 6 months to be certified elsewhere. I came across Cosmetic Testing Lab on the internet. Bit different for me — it was so easy, fast and the prices were very reasonable. My safety assessment was ready remarkably fast. Can't thank them enough.”

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Neil Jones ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
★★★★★

“The process is so easy and fast. I always hated sending inquiries, negotiating for the price and searching for the best offer. With CTL it took me so much less time — everything is transparent and simple.”

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Domen Fortunat ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
★★★★★

“This company deserves more than 5 stars. Tadej and Kristina are so professional. I had been looking for how to go about my product challenge and stability testing for over a year until I found Cosmetic Testing Lab. Very satisfied!”

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Flora ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ
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“Tadej and his team were very helpful, swift, and helped my cosmetics company with getting products EU compliant — which seemed a daunting task but he made it very simple and easy. Highly recommended!”

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Karen ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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“I worked with CT Lab on a CPSR for two fragrance products. The team was very patient, helpful, and professional. The assessment was incredibly thorough and turnaround time was faster than expected.”

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Trevor ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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“Tadej and his team are very professional, responsive and handle inquiries very efficiently. I highly recommend their service to any individual or business needing EU cosmetic regulation advice.”

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Anita ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
★★★★★

“Outstanding lab — everything from the ordering process to receiving the final results was handled with professionalism and care. Response times were fantastic and the team were incredibly helpful throughout.”

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Your CPSR Safety Report and everything you filled in are now in your cart. Go to checkout to complete the order, or carry on adding tests โ€” your answers stay with this item.

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Complete the product form. Our safety assessors will confirm your order shortly.

I. Person / company ordering the safety assessment
II. Product information
III. Use conditions and packaging
IV. Product formula
#INCI nameCAS numberNano% in product
May contain
Total0/ 100%
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.
VII. Review your order
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Fill in the form below. We'll prepare your REACH-compliant SDS with a fast turnaround.

I. Information about the client
The client
Holder of the SDS
II. Information about the product formula
#INCI nameCAS number% in product
Total0/ 100%

Have a long ingredient list? Start from our spreadsheet.

Download the template, fill it in Excel, Numbers, LibreOffice or Google Sheets, then upload it here โ€” every field lands in the right place. Filling the form by hand works just as well.

Download template (.xlsx) or .csv
III. Regulatory area and language versionsAn SDS must be supplied in the official language of every market where the product is placed. Pick each market you distribute to — we issue one language version per selection.
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IV. Additional information about the productEverything in this step is optional, but the more you give us the faster we can finalise the SDS.
V. Review your order
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How it works

Two ways to get market-ready — pick whichever fits you.

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1 Add tests to your cart & checkout
2 We arrange the free DHL pickup of your samples
3 We test them and you get the results
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Add product info & get recommendations

1 Sign in & add product info to see what you need
2 Order the needed tests — we arrange the pickup
3 You get results after we finish tests
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