SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and
certification company, has launched an online resource which places the safety
and efficacy testing of cosmetics and personal care products center stage.
In a competitive market,
with ever-changing regulatory requirements, this new resource showcases the range of services available to manufacturers and brand owners to ensure safe and
compliant skincare, haircare and sunscreen products for consumers all over the
world.
Global cosmetic and personal care brands and
manufacturers will have access to the services they need to ensure products are
independently tested, verified and certified, as well as those which can prove that
products live up to claims and perform as advertised.
As a testing partner, SGS provides organizations with easy access to a global network of specialists, within laboratories and human panel
testing sites across north America, Europe and Asia.
Pierre-Yves Dupont, VP Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household, SGS said: “We understand the challenges faced by this fast-moving sector.
Manufacturers and brands need not only to meet the requirements of an
increasingly complex regulatory landscape, but also to meet the expectations of
consumers. Yet, we see this as an opportunity for brands to stand out from the
competition, increase brand loyalty and grow their business. A product is
trusted because it’s tested.”
SGS offers a one-stop shop for product testing from state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment, staffed by experienced scientists and technicians
deliver services including:
Skin care efficacy testing
- Moisturizing and
hydration - Anti-aging
- Make-up
- Skin tolerance
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Haircare efficacy testing
- Hair growth studies
- Salon evaluations
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- Anti-dandruff
- Scalp irritation
- Hair color
- Consumer preference
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Sunscreen efficacy testing
- In-vivo SPF and UVAPF
– US FDA and ISO - In-vitro UVA Critical
Wavelength/Broad Spectrum Testing - Outdoor swimming and
exercise induced sweat studies - Water resistance
testing
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Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
In the ever-changing global landscape, SGS delivers a range of
regulatory services to ensure the safety and compliance of products:
- SGS Digicomply
simplifies the compliance journey with
access to the constantly evolving legislation and standards relating to
cosmetics and personal care products. It transforms compliance
information into user-friendly actionable knowledge - Safety
Assessments & Documentation Reviews assure product safety and the
compliance of product labels
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SGS Cosmetics & Personal Care Product Services
As an independent partner and the world leader in inspection, testing
and certification services we offer innovative solutions to verify the safety,
efficacy and quality of your cosmetics and personal care products.
With our global network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories and
human panel testing sites covering all major markets, we have the capabilities
in place to help you successfully access international markets and add value to
your brand.
Learn more at www.sgs.com/cosmeticsefficacy
For further information, please contact:
Hubert Brundu
Global Technical Manager
Cosmetics, Personal Care
& Household, SGS Consumer and Retail
Email: crs.media@sgs.com
About SGS
SGS
is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification
company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.
With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices
and laboratories around the world.