Physico-chemical analysis
Our capabilities
Comprehensive testing for quality and compliance: our laboratories offer a full spectrum of testing services tailored to the needs of the cosmetics and personal care industry. We support you to meet product regulatory requirements and market expectations.
Restricted and forbidden substance analysis
This is needed to comply with testing regulations for allergens, heavy metals, nitrosamines, phthalates, PFAS, parabens, benzene, and more.
Active ingredients analysis
Analysing, for example, the presence and concentration of preservatives, aluminum, fluoride, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, chemical UV filters, and other actives.
Stability and compatibility testing
Evaluation of the integrity of packaging, conducted several times under different conditions.
Particle size analysis
We analyse the degree of uniformity of a formulation (ingredient dispersion).
Food contact & migration testing
Assessing cosmetic safety, considering possible contact with food contact materials.
Sustainability testing
Addressing environmental issues, including microplastics and nanotechnology. Our R&D and laboratories offer customised solutions, including method development, method validation, and R&D support to meet unique client needs.
Is your cosmetic product globally compliant?
Cosmetic companies face strict global regulations for raw materials and finished products. Non-compliance can lead to recalls, legal risks, and market delays. Brands must ensure ingredient transparency, product stability, and adapt to evolving standards.
The Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care network streamlines compliance with a holistic approach to testing. Our regulatory expertise ensures your products stay compliant with evolving global standards. We operate state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced analytical tools to deliver precise and reliable results. Our end-to-end testing covers every stage, from raw materials to finished product assessments. We also offer custom solutions, tailoring testing strategies to each product type and its specific regulatory requirements.
Benefits beyond compliance
More than testing: delivering value beyond compliance
Partner with Eurofins C&PC and tap into unparalleled industry-leading expertise for cutting-edge analytical solutions.
- Global expertise: We have more than 40 years of experience and a global network of laboratories to keep your products safe and compliant with international regulations.
- Comprehensive testing solutions: From restricted substances and active ingredients to stability and sustainability testing, we provide one-stop testing for all your analytical requirements.
- Innovative scientific support: Our expert chemists and toxicologists provide R&D assistance, method development, validation, and tailored testing to optimise product performance.
- Reliable and swift results: Speed up your product launch with high-precision, rapid testing and data-driven insights.
Your trusted partner for physico-chemical analysis
Eurofins C&PC offers the world’s most comprehensive laboratory services for safety, quality, and compliance of cosmetic products. State-of-the-art laboratories test raw and finished products and packaging, covering restricted substances, active ingredients, stability, and sustainability.
Apart from routine analyses, our experts will support research and development, method development, validation, and cleaning. The Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care network is a trusted partner for high-precision cosmetic testing, with experience spanning over 40 years.
