Biodegradability tests of cosmetic products

Microbiological analysis of cosmetic products

Microbiological testing is more than just a regulatory requirement; it is the foundation of the quality, safety and success of your cosmetics. Here's why they are crucial.

Elina Fakih

Why perform microbiological analyses on your cosmetics?

Cosmetics analysis at WESSLING

Guarantee consumer safety and preserve your brand's reputation

Cosmetic products can be breeding grounds for dangerous micro-organisms. Microbiological analysis identifies and eliminates potential risks, ensuring the safety of end-users. A single incident involving the quality of your products can have disastrous consequences for your brand's reputation. Regular microbiological analyses protect your company from negative fallout.

 

Comply with standards and regulations

Regulatory authorities demand strict safety standards for cosmetic products. Microbiological analyses enable you to comply with these standards, avoiding penalties and ensuring your continued presence on the market.

  • ISO 22716:2007 standard (GMP Cosmetics): Our analyses comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with ISO 22716:2007, ensuring the quality and safety of your cosmetic products.
  • Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Our experts understand and apply the requirements of European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, ensuring the conformity of your products on the European market.
 

Protect your investments and continuously improve quality

By identifying microbiological trends over time, you can make continuous improvements to your manufacturing processes, guaranteeing consistently high quality. What's more, microbiological analyses identify potential sources of cross-contamination during production, ensuring the purity of every batch of your products. By investing in microbiological analysis, you protect your R&D and marketing investments, ensuring that your products reach their full market potential.

 

Unique technological advances with WESSLING France

Analysis of small sample quantities :

  • You don't have a lot of matrix or product quantity? No problem. With WESSLING, 1g of sample is all you need, saving you significant resources.
 

Quick results online :

  • Thanks to our online ordering system, you can obtain partial results as early as D+3 for total flora in particular, then final results on D+5. Greater efficiency, so you can act faster.
  • What's more, our laboratories are open on Saturdays, reducing your waiting time by one day. We understand the importance of time in the cosmetics industry.
 

Cofrac accreditation and Research Tax Credit approval:

  • Rest assured with our Cofrac* accreditation, attesting to the quality of our analyses. What's more, our services are Research Tax Credit approved, offering you tax advantages. *For COFRAC accreditation, applicability tests will be carried out in the laboratory, to ensure that the chosen protocol is suitable for your product. Accreditation n° 1-5578 , list and scope available on www.cofrac.fr​​​​​​​ 
 

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