Hair products
From shampoo and conditioners to moisturisers and oils, no matter the hair care product you’re developing it’ll need to be fully compliant and certified before going to market. We deliver the entire suite of formulation, testing and compliance services your product will need to make sure it is market ready.
Your expert hair product lab partners
Today’s consumer has an unimaginable number of haircare products available to them, each with a multitude of uses. Performance claims such as moisturising, strengthening, colour protecting…the list goes on. But to be advertised as such, each and every claim needs to be substantiated before a product can legally sold. And that is done through a plethora of regulated tests and safety and market compliance certifications. Here at ADSL, the UK’s leading accredited formulation, safety and compliance service provider, we can ensure a product, whatever the claim, is consumer ready. We have vast experience with hair products such as conditioners, hair colourants, hair styling products, shampoos. What’s more, our full array of expert services are delivered under one roof, giving you confidence we can deliver the results you need in a time-effective manner. Talk to one of our expert team who will be able to guide you through every aspect of your products requirements.
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Frequently asked questions about hair products
What services does my product require?
Talk to our team of experts and we will be able to advise on all aspects of your products requirements. We take time to understand you claims and product attributes and create a recommendation of the exact services we can provide to get your product to market. Explore our recommended services below, try our product checkup or book a free consultation with our team.
What information do you need?
For all products, we would require the INCI data and any information and evidence you have to back up your claim. Our innovative team of experts will be able to review your product and make recommendations of required testing services.
How long does it take?
This varies depending on the services required, but we can work within your timeframe and constraints where possible. Our customer service offer is designed to make your life as easy as possible, you will have a point of contact and a detailed schedule to keep you up-to-date with process.
Why use ADSL?
Formed in 2008, our fully qualified, independent team of Chartered Chemists, Toxicologists, Microbiologists and Regulatory experts specialise in formulation and testing services within the cosmetic and household goods Industry. We are a UKAS accredited testing laboratory offering a range of accredited and non accredited microbiological tests. With our exceptional expertise and complementary skills in manufacturing, process controls, industry regulation, health and safety, marketing, and project management we are with you every step of the way to see your product through to successful market launch. Furthermore, our technical consulting helps many businesses by cost effectively filling gaps in their skills and knowledge base and providing a fresh perspective and strategy on the best way forward. Fundamentally we have the the knowledge and know-how to successfully take your cosmetic product to market. Your product inside out.
We are a leading provider of formulation, safety and regulatory compliance services
Concept to shelf
We deliver our extensive range of services from our own leading UK based facilities, meaning better support and service for you. Whether a full “turnkey” product development from concept to shelf is needed or a single regulatory or testing requirement, we have everything you’ll need under one roof.
Trusted by leading brands
From household names to start-ups, we support brands of all sizes, helping them get their products consumer-ready and onto the market. We have a wide range of testing and compliance capabilities to assist at every part of the development lifecycle process.
Unrivalled expertise
Experts in our field, we have over 20 years of cosmetic formulation, compliance, testing and safety experience. And we’ll use it to help you navigate the increasingly demanding regulatory landscape. If you have a question, we’ll have the answer.