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Skincare Cosmetics Test Package
Service Scope
Skincare products such as lotions, toners have gained increasing concerns from consumers for the ingredients’ safety and stability. Cosmetics are regulated by different countries’ requirements on quality, safety, stability and labelling aspects. What are the legal and safety requirements of skin products of your target markets?
Our Skincare Cosmetics Test Package includes chemical tests on the product and packaging, label review, safety assessment and stability test, to help ensure the quality and compliance of your products.
Technical Specification
Common Test Parameters By Market
Europe (EU)
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test)
- 1,4-Dioxane*
- Free Formaldehyde*
- N-nitrosodiethanol-amine (NDELA)*
- Ingredient/ Labelling Review
- Safety Assessment
- Heavy Metals in Packaging
United Kingdom (UK)
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test)
- 1,4-Dioxane*
- Free Formaldehyde*
- N-nitrosodiethanol-amine (NDELA)*
- Ingredient/ Labelling Review
- Safety Assessment
- Heavy Metals in Packaging
Canada (CA)
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test)
- Ingredient/ Labelling Review
- Safety Assessment
United States (US)
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test)
- 1,4-Dioxane*
- Free Formaldehyde*
- Ingredient/ Labelling Review
- Safety Assessment
Australia (AU)
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test)
- Ingredient/ Labelling Review
- Safety Assessment
ASEAN
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test)
- 1,4-Dioxane*
- Free Formaldehyde*
- N-nitrosodiethanol-amine (NDELA)*
- Ingredient/ Labelling Review
- Safety Assessment
- Heavy Metals in Packaging
Hong Kong (HK)
Test design is with reference to the requirements from China Safety and Technical Standard for cosmetics.
- Total Heavy Metals Content
- Microbial Contamination
- 1,4-Dioxane
- Free Formaldehyde
- Methanol
| Test Parameters | Test Descriptions |
| Total Heavy Metals | Determine total heavy metals content in cosmetic products per countries’ requirement |
| Microbiological Contamination | Examine and identify microbial contamination by well-recognized international methods
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| Preservative Efficacy (Challenge Test) | Assess the ability of preservative system for inhibiting the growth of micro-organism by well-recognized international methods
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1,4-Dioxane | Determine the respective 1,4-Dioxane content in cosmetic products per countries’ requirement |
| Free Formaldehyde | Determine the respective free formaldehyde content in cosmetic products per countries’ requirement |
| N-nitrosodiethanol-amine (NDELA) | Determine the respective NDELA content in cosmetic products per countries’ requirement |
| Methanol | Determine the respective Methanol content in cosmetic products |
| Ingredient Review | Conduct regulatory review on product formulations against the list of prohibition and restriction of cosmetic substances per countries’ requirement |
| Labelling Review | Conduct review on product label based on specific labelling and marking requirements per countries |
| Safety Assessment | Evaluate cosmetic product to human health under normal and foreseeable use with a Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA) Report or a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) by qualified safety assessors |
| Heavy Metals in Packaging | Analyze heavy metal contents (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium VI) in packaging material |
| Stability with Packaging Compatibility | Conduct stability test on formulation and packaging under specific condition of elevated temperature and relative humidity for 3 months. Study the physical parameters and microbiological content of the product at different timepoints |
| Product Information File | Collect and prepare documentation of technical information on raw material and finished product |
| E-Notification | Notify the product through e-portal on behalf of the responsible person of the product |
Remarks
- Test parameters will be suggested subject to the formulation received.
- Test items remarked with * symbol are optional and formulation-dependent.
*What is SGS QR code service and How does it provide value for you?
SGS QR code service is suitable for products sold in traditional retail shops and e-commerce platforms. This is an authorization to display an SGS QR code on a product that allows quick access to SGS test report on our online platform. This enhances trust building between your products and the consumers by showing the product is tested by a reliable third party and proven to meet certain quality standard. With the display of QR code, you could gain a competitive edge and differentiate your products in the market.
If you apply QR code service, after your product is tested, a dedicated QR code will be generated along with the test report. This QR code can be displayed on the tested product. By scanning the QR code, it will direct your customers to an online platform where the key information and test report could be accessed. Customers can easily access the information through a trusted third party platform by their own mobile device upon product selection. Indicate your interest if you would like to explore this opportunity of using SGS QR code service.
Strengths & benefits
Regulatory Experts
Strong expertise to ensure your product compliance
One-Stop Solution
Fully equipped with compliance testing services
Qualified Safety Assessors
Provide expert evaluations on product formulations and raw materials and opinion on product safety
Order flow
1. Request A Quote
Complete the form to get an initial quote online
2. Confirm Quote
Confirm test and product details to finalize the quote
3. Arrange Payment
Confirm test and product details to finalize the quote
4. Send Sample
Send the sample with the printed form
5. Receive Report
Receive our test report by email
FAQs
You can submit quote request by completing the form to get an initial quote or reply within 1 working day.
It is not necessary to create an account for a quote request, you can complete the form to submit a quote request to us.
If you place an order as a guest, please check our notifications at your email box. Please remember to check promotional and junk mail box if you can’t find it.
If you place an order as a member, please log in and check the status of your order under “Quote Request” or “Orders”.
Step 1 – Arrange T/T payment through your preferred bank
Step 2 – Send payment receipt to your dedicated specialist in the acknowledgment email
Step 3 – Your payment will be verified within 2 working days
Step 4 – Confirmation email with service details will be sent upon payment verification
You will receive a test application form, sample requirement and delivery details in confirmation email upon successful payment, please complete the form and send the required sample(s) to our competence center in Hong Kong.
Please contact your dedicated specialist to submit your request. It will be reviewed case by case depending on the order process.
No, you can’t cancel and refund the paid order unless there is a quality or service delivery issue.
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