Our Services – Agrochemicals, Biocides & Chemicals
Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care Product Testing
Supporting Regulatory Compliance of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: From Innovation to Market Launch
At CEMAS, we provide expert analytical testing for cosmetics, beauty and personal care products, ensuring your formulations are safe, compliant and ready for market.
With increasing regulatory scrutiny across the UK, EU and global markets, manufacturers face growing demands to prove the safety and quality of their products. From ingredient traceability to identification of contaminants, our GxP-certified laboratories help clients confidently meet regulatory obligations while accelerating time to market.
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Our Testing Capabilities Include:
Raw Material & Ingredient Testing
- Heavy metals (e.g. lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury)
- Residual solvents and preservatives
- Identity and purity of active ingredients
Finished Product Analysis
- Batch release testing
- Stability testing (ICH conditions)
- Shelf-life and degradation studies
- Container-content interaction and packaging compatibility
Safety & Risk Assessment Support
- Data generated to support Safety Assessment Reports (SARs) and Product Information Files (PIFs)
Specialist Capabilities
- Method development & validation
- Impurity profiling and unknown identification
- Veterinary/cosmetic crossover for animal care products
Why Partner With Us for Cosmetics Testing?
Regulatory Expertise: We work in alignment with the SCCS harmonised guidance for the testing and safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients, ensuring compliance with recognised regulatory standards. Our services fully support the testing requirements set out in Section 3.2 – Chemical and Physical Specifications of Cosmetic Ingredients – covering essential data generation needed to establish ingredient quality, consistency and safety for use in finished cosmetic products.
End-to-End Testing Solutions: From R&D support and formulation screening to routine batch release and stability studies, we partner with clients across every stage of the product development lifecycle.
High-Sensitivity Analytical Techniques: Our laboratory is equipped with advanced techniques including ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS, FT-IR, DSC and microscopy, enabling robust detection and quantification of active ingredients, preservatives, allergens, trace metals, degradation products and potential contaminants.
Customised Approach: Every product is different. We develop bespoke testing strategies tailored to your formulation, region of sale, and market claims; whether for high-end skincare, haircare, bath and body, or personal hygiene products.
Partner with a Laboratory That Understands the Science Behind Your Brand:
Our scientists aren’t hidden behind the scenes – they’re the ones developing methods, solving problems, and ensuring that the science behind your product is as robust as the results it delivers. With decades of experience across pharma, personal care, and consumer goods, we combine scientific precision with regulatory insight to deliver results you can trust.
Why choose CEMAS?
Science
Our scientists and study directors bring decades of experience and expertise
Compliance
GLP, GCP and GMP compliance to ensure that your regulatory needs are met
Delivery
Flexibility and responsiveness to your requirements, to provide quality data on time
Reliability
Quality and delivery are at the heart of all we do