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Compatibility Testing: Is your packaging a good fit?

In the dynamic world of cosmetics, the harmony between a product and its packaging is not just a matter of aesthetics but also of science. This is where compatibility testing plays a crucial role. It’s a process designed to ensure that cosmetic products not only look good in their packaging but also maintain their integrity, functionality, and safety over time.

22/03/2024
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Pioneering Excellence For Clinical Trials

We are dedicated to setting the benchmark in cosmetic testing through our Objective Assessments and Clinical Trials. Our approach is rooted in a commitment to ensuring product efficacy, safety, and performance, fulfilling a crucial need in the cosmetics industry.

28/02/2024
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What is Stability Testing a Crucial Process for Cosmetic Products? 

Stability testing for cosmetic products is a crucial quality control and safety evaluation process used to assess how a cosmetic product’s physical, chemical, and microbiological properties change over time under various storage conditions. The primary goal of stability testing is to ensure that the product remains safe, effective, and of high quality throughout its intended shelf life.

21/11/2023
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What is Cosmetic Challenge Testing?

Its primary purpose is to evaluate the ability of a product’s preservative system to protect against microbial contamination over its intended shelf life and under normal usage conditions.

17/11/2023
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Why is Total Viable Count (TVC) and Colony Count (CC) testing increasingly important in vegan cosmetics?

The rapid expansion of the Vegan cosmetic market has brought to light a critical need for precise testing methods.

13/11/2023
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3 Day Turnaround Time for Total Viable Count (TVC) and Colony Count (CC) testing

Throughout the cosmetic manufacturing process, ensuring the quality of your products is paramount. Contaminated products not only face restrictions on sale but also pose risks such as spoilage, potential health issues, non-compliance with regulations, and increased vulnerability to further contamination over time.

13/11/2023
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Responsible Person: Placing A Cosmetic Product on The EU/UK Market

There are five main requirements for placing a cosmetic product on the EU and UK markets.

07/11/2023
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Why Water testing plays a crucial role in identifying and mitigating potential health risks.

Water testing plays a crucial role in identifying and mitigating potential health risks associated with Legionella and other contaminants in various water systems. Here are some key areas where water testing services are in demand and where ADSL may be able to help.

02/11/2023

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"DCS have worked very closely with Mark Cavanagh at ADSL for many years and are very happy with the quality of service."

Dr Philip Wright, Head of Technical, DCS Group

"Mayfield Laboratories has worked closely with ADSL since their incorporation in 2008. During this time ADSL have provided crucial technical advice and support to our company."

Jim Bullen, Director, Mayfield Laboratories

"Rodial have worked with ADSL over the last 5 years and are very happy with the quality of their services."

Melanie Khoury, Head of New Product Development, The Rodial Group

"I have worked very closely with ADSL over the course of the last year and have been extremely happy with their technical services"

Simon Coe, Operations Director, Foam & Substance Ltd

We have been using the services of ADSL since the beginning of 2013- for safety assessments, dermatological testing and routine microbial analyses. ADSL are our first choice for CPSRs as we value highly the professional but personal service, quick turn around and helpful advice.

Jonathan Clements, Technical Manager, Brodie & Stone International Plc