COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE:

DELIVERING SAFE, COMPLIANT AND EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS

CONSUMER PROTECTION & PRODUCTS COVERED
COSMETICS STANDARDS
SKIN CARE
Legislators, regulatory authorities
and ultimately consumers are setting • Facial Care, Moisturisers & Cleansers
ever higher quality standards for both • Face Masks
raw materials and finished products. • Body Care
Regulations vary between countries, but
• Hand Care
they have one common goal: consumer
protection. Typically, regulations cover: HAIR CARE
• Product safety • Shampoos & Conditioners
• Prohibited substances • Styling Agents
• Restrictions on ingredients • Colourants
• Labelling requirements
SUN CARE
• Product information
• Sunscreen
• Product claims
• After - Sun Care
Major standards and regulations around
From improving cleanliness and the world verified by our facilities
BATH & SHOWER
appearance, to enhancing well- include:
• Bar Soap & Shower Gel
being, the range of cosmetics EUROPE • Liquid Soap
and personal care products is
• Cosmetic Regulation (EC) 1223/2009
very broad. It is crucial that these MEN‘S SHAVING
products are effective, stable and • REACH
safe. SGS’s quality assurance and DEPILATORIES
USA & CANADA
performance services can help
• FDA 21 CFR (USA) DEODORANTS & ANTIPERSPIRANTS
you to ensure the quality, safety, (SPRAYS, PUMPS, ROLL-ONS, STICKS, ETC)
of your products. Our laboratories • Food and Drugs Act, CRC c.869
(Canada)
and field operations offer tailor- COLOUR COSMETICS
made solutions to meet your ASIA PACIFIC • Facial Make - Up (Blusher, Powder, etc)
chemical, physical, microbiological • Eye Make - Up (Mascara, Eye
• Cosmetic Standard 2007 (Australia)
and claim support needs. Shadow, Eye Liner, etc)
• Cosmetic Product Group Standard
(New Zealand) • Lip Products (Lipstick, Gloss, etc)
• Safety and Technical Standard for • Nail Products (Nail Polish, Nail
PRODUCT EFFICACY CLAIM
Cosmetic, GB 5296.3 for Cosmetic Strengthener, Polish Remover)
In a crowded and competitive sector, Labelling (People’s Republic of China)
we can help you to not only verify the FRAGRANCES
• ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ASEAN
safety and quality of your products, but • Body Sprays
countries)
also to confirm your product claims.
• GSO 1943:2016/2005 Safety • Perfumes and Cologne
Marketing relies on differentiation.
Consumers are looking for special Requirements of Cosmetics and
ORAL CARE
properties, such as styling, nurturing, Personal Care Products
• Toothpaste
strengthening, anti-wrinkle effect • Statute for Control of Cosmetic
and many more. In order to protect Hygiene (Taiwan) • Mouthwash
consumers, legislation, like EU • Cosmetics Act (Korea) • Dental Floss
Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, require • Tooth Whiteners
performance claims to be proven.

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ALL VARIETIES OF COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Deliver desirable, safe and effective
products with our one - stop solutions.
At any stage of the development and
production process, our cosmetics
and personal care product experts can
devise a programme of activity, including
one, some or all of the following:
PRODUCT TESTING
PHYSICAL TESTING
Evaluates the mechanical properties of
your product.
CHEMICAL TESTING
Ensures ingredients meet the chemical
regulations for restrictions and limits.
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
Identifies degrees of microbial
contamination, including bacteria, mould
and yeast. Evaluates the effectiveness of
preservatives.
STABILITY TESTING
Determines if the product and packaging
retain their quality for the designated
lifespan.
PACKAGING TESTING
Verifies that the chosen packaging offers
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the desired level of protection and
stability.
TOXICOLOGICAL TESTING
In Vitro and In Vivo testing determines if
your product may be toxic or pose a risk
to consumers.
CLAIM SUPPORT/PERFORMANCE TESTING
Ensures product claims are supported by
independent evaluations.
SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Our qualified safety assessors review
the product formulation, the potential
interaction between the ingredients and
their quality. The manufacturing process
and quality control is also assessed, as
well as how the product will be used by
consumers.
DOCUMENTATION REVIEW (EU MARKET)
Before going to market you need to
compile different documents for every
product depending on the applicable
regulation(s), for example:
• Labelling review
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Claims validation
• Product Information File (PIF)
Our expertise can help you collate and
verify your documentation as well as
identify gaps. In certain circumstances
we can help you develop the correct
documents, i.e. MSDS.
AUDITS & INSPECTIONS
Our audit services look beyond the
product, and into your manufacturing
facilities to determine whether proper
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controls and practices are being SGS is the world’s leading inspection,
followed. Ensure the factory you have verification, testing and certification
selected will be able to deliver products company. SGS is recognised as the
on time, to the specified quality, quantity global benchmark for quality and
and schedule. Support this commitment integrity. With more than 95 000
and build your brand reputation by employees, SGS operates a
checking that factories respect local and network of over 2 400 offices and
international requirements: laboratories around the world. We
• Factory audits (GMP ISO 22716) provide competitive advantage, drive
sustainability and deliver trust. At SGS,
• Social/ethical audits
we are continually pushing ourselves to
• Environmental audits deliver innovative services and solutions
Quality control is an ongoing process. that help our customers move their
From raw materials, through the businesses forward.
production process to delivery and in-
store presentation, we can inspect your
products at every step:
• Raw materials inspection CONTACT US
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• Loading supervision
representative
• Retail store check/Mystery shopping Or contact our global team
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Our global network of sustainability
experts can support your company
by offering a range of services:
eco-labelling; restricted substances
management; certification marks; and
packaging eco-assessment rating.