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Don't wait until it is too late to start testing your products. Whether you may "just" be making your cosmetics for personal use, or preparing to sell a product line within Australia or globally, following Good Manufacturing Practice is vital to a successful result. It won't necessarily cost you a fortune. We can help you select the right testing package to suit your budget and needs.
With over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, our principal scientist Ms Jacinta Meyers has the required education, expertise & GMP experience to advise you on the best ways to ensure your products are safe for your consumers. She can assist with sourcing and testing of your ingredients, and can perform in-process and finished product testing according to your requirements. Her laboratory is equipped with a wide range of scientific equipment. Standard cosmetic testing procedures are used to evaluate the quality of your products. Contract laboratories are also utilized for specialised testing when required.
With 10+ years of running her own successful personal care and cosmetics business, Jacinta can also help you create an accurate product and usage labels, verify container compatibility, and determine the shelf life of your product. She can also help you with product development and optimisation, manufacturing tips, and advise you of the next steps to take if your laboratory results indicate that changes need to be made.
Are you unsure how to develop your product further? We are able to provide guidance from the initial stages of product development to right through to pilot and large scale manufacturing. We can also assist with raw material supplier audits and perform due diligence before engaging a manufacturer. We can evaluate they are a right fit, and that they understand your business needs. We can also help you communicate with manufacturers and explain the manufacturing terminology to you so that you understand what is happening at all times.
We are also happy to engage with existing manufacturers to help establish and refine manufacturing related systems and processes, and to write technical documentation. By identifying potential risks early, we can help you manage them by suggesting suitable controls which can be implemented to minimise or prevent problems further down the track.
Are you a manufacturer preparing for an audit or implementing actions related to a recent audit? We have a team of experienced auditors available to conduct GMP audits. With previous experience with the TGA, FDA and other global regulatory authorities, we can also help you respond in a timely manner to non-conformances from recent audits.
Q: How long do laboratory studies take?
Preliminary stability studies run for approximately 15 days, accelerated stability studies from 3 to 6 months, and real-time studies run for 1 to 3 years. Freeze-thaw studies take from 24 hrs to 1 week to complete. Simple microbiological analyses take up to 1 week to complete, whereas preservative efficacy testing runs for 28 days. The stability tests cover physical and microbiological testing, however they can also be conducted separately.
Q: How long are my results valid?
Your results are valid for as long as you maintain the same formula and packaging. If you make any changes to the formula concentration, fragrance, ingredient/s, packaging or raw material supplier then it is best to re-test to make sure your product is right.
Q: How much product sample will I need to provide?
We will let you know how much product and pre-packaged samples will be required to conduct stability testing. Generally, for accelerated stability testing and PET you will require approximately 1kg of finished product. This includes 10 products in the intended finished product packaging and the rest provided as bulk. Less is required for preliminary testing. We have the facilities to help you scale up and make more of your product if required, without having to pay for time on a large scale manufacturing line.
Q: Do you provide updates about my samples whilst stability studies are in progress?
We are happy to provide verbal updates about your samples, however please be patient and book a time to speak with us. Testing is conducted at specific time intervals and it takes time to process and verify your results. Your testing protocol will detail the testing regime. Written reports are generally issued within 2 weeks of completing a study. These will detail all of the methods, test results, a discussion, and a conclusion with a summary of the findings. Appointments may be made to have an in-depth discussion to understand more about what these results mean.
Q: How much do you charge?
Prices vary according to the type of tests, formulations to be tested, and number of formulations requiring testing. As a guide:
Prices for private consultancy, formulation development , ingredient assessment, label compliance and claims compliance are available on request. We offer discounts for testing 3 or more products at once. A report is generated on conclusion of each sample analysis.
Q: Can you analyse raw materials?
Yes, we are able to analyse some raw materials in-house. Others will need to be sent to a contract laboratory which has additional equipment and capabilities. We will will help you determine the best testing solutions for your needs and help you understand your testing reports by interpreting the results and explaining them to you using non-technical language.
Q: Do you have an accredited laboratory?
Currently our laboratory is not accredited however we hope to be in the future. Our laboratory operates according to GLP and performs testing according to published standards, guidelines and procedures for cosmetics, personal care products and water samples. We have established protocols, calibrated equipment, and a highly qualified principal scientist who oversees all laboratory activities. Scientific results are checked and verified by independent scientists who are specialists in their fields, so you can have complete confidence that your results are true and valid.
Q: What qualifications & practical experience does your principal scientist have?
Still not sure about how to proceed? Book a free 15 minute appointment or complete our contact form to find out more. Alternatively send us an email to getthefacts@cosmetictestingservices.com
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