Consumer subject evaluation
Consumer trials (sometimes referred to as User Trial Reports) can be a vital aspect of product development and marketing, demonstrating the safety, efficacy and user perception of a product and justifying and enhancing the claims being made.
Proof of Claim & Concept.
Consumer trials and focus panels can help us in a number of ways. Not only do they provide us with data to support product positioning and predict success in various markets, they also allow us to fulfill compliance and regulatory requirements. In the EU, for example, UTRs form part of addressing Commission Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 which lays down the common criteria for the justification of claims used in relation to cosmetic products. They also aid compliance with requirements under EU Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 Article 10, Annex 10 to provide a statement on the safety of the cosmetic product. This takes into account the intended use of the cosmetic product and the anticipated systemic exposure to individual ingredients in the final formulation.
ADSL has a very large and diverse panellist community, all of whom have been validated to provide timely information concerning their experience of the product on trial. This means we offer an efficient and robust service to our customers. We believe we are unrivalled in our ability to pin down specific user groups for relevance. Panellists are categorised, of course, by age and gender but are also Fitzpatrick assessed so we can understand skin and hair characteristics as well as skin types and ethnicity. We also have full details on their typical cosmetic routines and shopping preferences (brand, ethical considerations, dermatological expectations). Beyond this we understand their specific cosmetic concerns including aspects such as eyes, facial skin, feet, hair, hands, lips, nails, oral body skin and more. We even learn about other lifestyle factors that may influence usability and preference for certain products. This includes, but is not limited to the geography of where they live (e.g. urban, coastal etc.), whether they have hard or soft water, whether they smoke, travel frequently internationally and their working environment. This provides us with a rich dataset for our product efficacy analyses.
Frequently asked questions about consumer subject evaluation
Typically, what service elements might this involve?
Services within this area include Consumer Subject Evaluation (Panellist User Trials) across a range of demographic & behavioural parameters.
What other 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.
How long does it take?
This varies depending on the product, but we aim to work closely within your timeframe and constraints. Our customer service offer is designed to make your life as easy as possible with a dedicated point of contact in most cases and a detailed schedule to keep you up-to-date with the 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, household goods, food and industrial sectors. We are a UKAS accredited testing laboratory offering a range of accredited and non accredited microbiological tests. Our team includes individuals with a host of industry qualifications including Fellows of the Royal Society Of Chemistry and a “Chartered” Chemist and Scientist, Members of The Society Of Cosmetic Scientists, Members of the British Toxicology Society, Members of Society of Dermatology, Members of International Society of Dermoscopy, Members of European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) along with Chem CSci, CChem FRSC and PhD attainment. 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 the UK’s leading provider of consumer subject evaluation and supporting 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 can help from under one roof.
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From household names to start-ups, we support brands of all sizes, helping them get their products on to the shelf. We have a wide range of testing & 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. Through this experience we can help customers to navigate through the increasingly demanding regulatory landscape.
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