Cosmetic testing requirements

The test report for the registration or filing of cosmetics must be issued by cosmetic registration and filing inspection institutions. The test report must conform with the requirements of the Technical Standards for Cosmetics, the Working Rules for Cosmetic Registration and Filing as well as other regulations. The test report covers:

• Microbial Test Report;
• Physicochemical Test Report;
• Toxicological Test Report; and
• Human Safety Test Report.

Conditions under which toxicological tests are exempted

• Ordinary cosmetics manufacturers that have obtained the production quality management system certification issued by the local government (regional); and
• The product safety risk assessment results can fully confirm the product safety – if there is more than one manufacturer and all manufacturers have obtained relevant qualification certifications issued by the competent authorities.

Toxicological tests cannot be exempted in one of the following circumstances

• Products to be used by infants and children;
• The product uses new cosmetic ingredients which are still under safety monitoring; and
• The filers, domestic responsible persons, and the manufacturers are under priority supervision according to the results of quantitative grading and scoring.

Testing Items

Physicochemical testing:four heavy metals, diethylene glycol, dioxane, agricultural residues, phenol, sunscreen, pH, hair dye, α -hydroxy acid, dandruff removing agent, free formaldehyde, asbestos, and type test.

Microbial detection:total number of colonies, total number of molds and yeasts, heat-resistant coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Toxicological tests:skin irritation, corrosiveness test, acute eye irritation, skin allergy test, skin photoallergy test, and skin phototoxicity test.

Human efficacy test:sunscreen product efficacy test, skin freckle whitening efficacy test, hair product efficacy test, skin barrier function test, skin anti-aging test, and cosmetic product efficacy evaluation.

The benefits of choosing us

• Perfect laboratory construction;
• Extensive experience in compliance with specifications;
• Excellent technical skills;
• Global service resources; and
• An elite international team.

Our team

CIRSC&K Testing Cosmetic Laboratory has been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and China Metrology Accreditation (CMA). It is also accredited by the National Medical Products Administration.

With complete equipment and excellent technical competence,CIRSC&K Testing Cosmetic Laboratory received recognition for its testing capabilities both at home and abroad. The Cosmetic Laboratory has created many patents, and has maintained close cooperation and in-depth communication with many national laboratories.

CIRSC&K Testing Cosmetic Team is comprised of a marketing team, customer service team, regulatory compliance team as well as the laboratory, with a total of more than 60 staff. The team keeps on enhancing technical skills and improving its cosmetic service system. It is able to provide a one-stop service to clients, including cosmetic regulations consulting, registration/filing, safety efficacy evaluation, and testing.

If you have any needs or questions, please contact us attest@cirs-group.com.