Packaging Testing & Services
Global expertise, personal touch
Packaging Testing & Services
Packaging is a vital part of ensuring the safety and efficacy of cosmetic products for human use and therefore the commercial success of a product. It’s essential to find the best packaging solutions which take into account relevant technical and environmental aspects and requirements. The Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care network of companies is the perfect partner to support clients’ quality control and risk assessment management procedures in the design, review and development of packaging.
Our Offering
Our packaging tests are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of clients and to cover a wide variety and complexity of cosmetic formulas and packaging materials (including but not limited to virgin and recycled plastics, glass, metal, cardboard, refillable and reusable, bio-based):
Regulatory and Safety Assessment - Cosmetic Packaging
Our team of qualified toxicologists, pharmacists and regulatory experts are dedicated to supporting customers to assess the safety and compliance of their cosmetic packaging, by:
- reviewing packaging material and regulatory documentation, provided by the packaging supplier, in accordance with the Packaging Advisory Document (Cosmetics Europe, 2019)
- evaluating potential container-content interaction, e.g. migration
- developing a suitable analytical testing and safety assessment plan
Analytical Testing
Our industry knowledge, technical expertise and strategically located network of testing facilities allows Eurofins to provide solutions that meet both compliance and legal and customer-specific requirements:
- Physical and Mechanical Testing
- Analyses for Toxic Substances
- Food Contact Testing
- Stability Testing
- Compostability testing
Audit & Consulting
With a global network of auditors and consultants, we provide a wide range of Assurance Services in Certification, Audits and Consulting.
Our highly skilled experts and our network of international accredited laboratories (DINCERTCO, ISO 17025…) are on hand to ensure that your packaging does not compromise the safety, quality or efficacy of your products.
