Health and Beauty Testing

Manufacturers and suppliers of health and personal care products have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe and of high quality. For instance, if microorganisms are present in cosmetics, they can cause changes that might harm consumers. To prevent this, cosmetics need strong preservative systems to guard against microbial contamination. Testing is essential to confirm that cosmetics and personal care products are safe and ready for the market. As industry introduces new ingredients, companies face the ongoing challenge of creating safe, effective, and compliant products that satisfy both regulatory standards and consumer expectations.

Matexcel has extensive experience in testing various products, including skincare items, nutritional supplements, and cosmetics, even those detained by the FDA. Our services support everything from research and clinical trials to production and ongoing product maintenance. We provide comprehensive testing packages to analyze products for:

• Physical and Chemical Properties: Ensuring stability and consistency under different conditions.
• Performance Characteristics: Assessing effectiveness and functional claims of the product.
• Active Ingredient Content: Verifying that active ingredients meet labeled concentrations.
• Packaging and Labeling Compliance: Ensuring packaging and labels meet safety regulations.
• Microbiological Analysis: Detecting pathogens and spoilage organisms to prevent contamination.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring products meet both domestic and international regulations.
• Sensory Evaluation: Testing appearance, texture, and scent to meet consumer expectations.
• Heavy Metals and Banned Substances Detection: Screening for toxic elements like arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury.
• Microbial and Hormone Indicators: Confirming products are free from harmful microorganisms and hormonal contaminants.

Additionally, we offer specialized tests for cosmetics, based on widely accepted industry standards:

• Proximate and Mineral Analysis: Ensuring essential minerals in natural and mineral-based ingredients are consistent and safe. (Standard Method: ASTM D2974 for organic content)
• pH and Electrical Conductivity Testing: Critical for product stability and skin compatibility. (Standard Methods: ISO 4316 for pH, ASTM D1125 for conductivity)
• Shelf Life and Stability Testing: Monitoring product durability under various conditions. (ICH Q1A Stability Testing Guidelines)
• Antimicrobial Preservative Effectiveness Testing: Validating that preservative systems protect against microbial growth throughout a product's life. (USP <51> Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing)
• Microbiological Screening (Pathogen Detection, Yeast & Mold): Identifying contamination risks and ensuring product safety. (Standard Methods: ISO 21149 for microbial testing of cosmetics, ISO 16212 for yeast and mold)

Through these testing packages, we help brands and manufacturers accelerate growth, optimize supply chains, and ensure products are safe and effective, all while reducing overall costs. Our lab is equipped to handle a full range of tests to verify the quality, safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance of beauty and personal care products. Key testing methods include:

• Aerobic Plate Count (APC), Yeast and Mold Count: Screening for microbial contamination. *(Standard Methods: ISO 4833 for APC, ISO 16212 for yeast and mold count)
• Enrichment Methods for Specific Pathogen Screening: Detecting specific pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. *(Standard Methods: ISO 22717 for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, ISO 21150 for E. coli detection)
• Heavy Metal Testing: Ensuring products are free from hazardous elements. *(Standard Method: ISO 17294-2 for trace elements by ICP-MS)
• In Vitro Toxicology Testing: Assessing product safety without animal testing. *(Standard Method: OECD 439 for skin irritation)

At Matexcel, our expert team is dedicated to delivering safe, cost-effective testing solutions for every aspect of the beauty and personal care industry. For more information, please contact us.

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