Microbiology Testing Services for Cosmetics & Personal Care
At a Glance
Safeguard Your Products, Empower Your Brand.
In today's increasingly competitive marketplace, ensuring product safety and quality is more critical than ever. Eurofins CRL offers a comprehensive range of microbiology testing services designed to empower your brand with confidence. We help you mitigate risks, guarantee regulatory compliance, and safeguard your consumers.
Our Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Efficacy Services for Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
In-vitro Suspension Time-Kill Testing
We test to evaluate the level of antimicrobial or antiseptic efficacy of your product.
- ASTM E2315
- ASTM E2783
- EN 13624
- EN 13727
Other in-vivo Efficacy Testing
We can test your antimicrobial or antiseptic using a variety of in-vivo methods and can create custom protocols to suit your needs.
- ASTM E2613 & ASTM E2276 (In-vivo Fingerpad Testing)
- ASTM E2752 (In-vivo Residual Effectiveness Testing)
- ASTM E1882 (Agar Patch Testing)
CHG Compatibility Testing
- We test if your product is compatible with Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG), an important clinical antiseptic handwash.
In-vitro MIC/MBC Testing
- We test to evaluate the lowest concentration of your product that inhibits the growth of or eliminate microorganisms.
In-vivo Hand Sanitizer & Handrub Efficacy Testing
We test how well your handrub products reduce germs on the hands in a clinical setting using human volunteers.
- ASTM E2755
- EN 1500
In-vivo Handwash Efficacy Testing
We test how well your handwash products reduce germs on the hands in a clinical setting using human volunteers.- ASTM E1174
- EN 1499
Our personal care and cosmetic product services
Preservative Efficacy Testing
We assess how well preservatives in your product inhibit the growth of or eliminate microorganisms.
- USP <51>
- ISO 11930
- PCPC M-3 & M-6
- EP 5.1.3
Microbial Limits Testing (Screening for Specified Organisms)
We screen your product to ensure that it does not contain the presence of problematic microorganisms like S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and others.
- USP <60> & <62>
- PCPC M-2
- EP 2.6.1.3
Environmental Testing
- We evaluate your water and/or environmental swab samples for microbial contamination.
Flash Point Testing
- We evaluate and determine the flash point temperature of your product.
Stability Testing
- We evaluate the shelf-life of your product, using real-time stability testing in ambient conditions and/or accelerated aging conditions.
Antimicrobial Textile Testing
We evaluate the antimicrobial activity of your textiles.
- AATCC 100
Microbial Limits Testing (Total Content)
We assess your product to ensure that it meets established limits for microbial contamination.- USP <61>
- PCPC M-1
- EP 2.6.1.2
Our Process
Why Choose Eurofins CRL for Microbiology Testing?
Eurofins CRL is the trusted leader in microbiology testing solutions. We offer:
- Over 30 Years of Expertise: We have extensive experience in performing efficacy testing and safety evaluations for your products.
- Supporting All Stages of Development: Our services cater to product development, quality assurance, and claims substantiation.
- Standard and Customized Solutions: We offer standard methodologies (e.g., ASTM, EN, USP, ISO, PCPC, EP) alongside method development and customization to meet your specific needs.
- GCP Compliance: Our Texas facility ensures regulatory compliance for FDA, European, and Health Canada regulated products.
- Testing that Suits Your Needs: We are able to develop and/or customize existing testing methods to execute testing that suits your specific needs.
