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Cosmetics Analytics

  • Gain insight into the safety, efficacy and performance of cosmetic ingredients
  • Our state-of-the-art chromatographic techniques and wet-chemical analyses meet the highest standards

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Confidence in your product's performance 

Normec supports cosmetic brands, manufacturers and ingredient suppliers with independent testing of cosmetic ingredients and formulations. Through analytical testing, application studies and safety assessments, we evaluate the performance of both individual ingredients and finished products. 

This provides you with reliable data to support product development, substantiate product claims and comply with applicable regulations. 

Three main reasons for the necessity of analysing cosmetic products 

  • Accordance with the European Cosmetic Regulation in respect of the statutory thresholds of the allowed substances in finished products 
  • Correctness of the advertising statements 
  • Quantitative monitoring of quality determining constituents 
Blue laboratory vials are placed into an automated analysis system in a modern research laboratory that specializes in precise sample processing, pharmaceutical testing, and state-of-the-art scientific methods.

A selection of our analytical Portfolio 

  • Determination of UV-filters 
  • Determination of preservatives 
  • Determination of skin care substances 
  • Determination of selected vitamins 
  • Determination of physical and chemical parameters 
  • Allergenic fragrances (Accreditation pending) 
  • and much more 

In cooperation with an accredited microbiology laboratory, we furthermore offer: 

  • Preservation challenge test 
  • Total germ count and determination of pathogens 

Examples of our methodologies 

  • UHPLC 
  • HPTLC 
  • Karl Fischer Titration 
  • UV-photometer 
  • Enzyme-Test-Kits 
  • Selective sample preparation 
  • Stability test (temperature/time) / stress test 
  • GC-MS 

Long Term Stability Testing 

Our standard method for a stability test is a sensory examination of the samples at the beginning and then after storage for one month (T1), two months (T2), and three months (T3) at 4 °C, 20 °C, and 40 °C. Upon customer request, storage times and temperatures can be adjusted and the stability of selected ingredients can be determined. 

 

Toxicological Tests 

Red Blood Cell Test (RBC Test) (INVITTOX no. 37) 

Because of the animal protection regulations from the year 2013, animal experiments are permanently banned in the European Union for testing cosmetic ingredients and finished products. To ensure the safety of new finished products and for selection of raw materials the in vitro test method described below is used routinely to determine the irritation potential. 

Support with regulatory compliance 

Regulations governing cosmetic products continue to evolve. Ingredients are regularly reassessed, safety requirements change and product claims are subject to increasing scrutiny. 

Normec helps organisations remain compliant by combining analytical testing, safety assessments and expert regulatory advice. This ensures you have the documentation and scientific evidence needed for a safe and compliant product launch. 

Would you like to know more about testing cosmetic ingredients?

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmetic ingredients are evaluated for characteristics such as safety, efficacy, stability and suitability for use in cosmetic formulations. 

Yes. We evaluate the performance, safety and optimal application of new cosmetic ingredients. 

Yes. Test results can be used to support product performance claims, provided the claims are consistent with the scope and outcome of the studies performed. 

Our services are designed for cosmetic brands, manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and product developers seeking reliable insight into the safety, performance and suitability of cosmetic ingredients and formulations.