Screening and Profiling
Screening and profiling of ingredients are critical processes that ensure the purity, efficacy, and safety of products. These practices involve the comprehensive analysis of raw materials and finished goods to detect impurities, contaminants, and verify ingredient authenticity.
Enhancing Quality through Screening and Profiling in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products
Screening and profiling of ingredients are critical processes that ensure the purity, efficacy, and safety of cosmetic and personal care products. These practices involve the comprehensive analysis of raw materials and finished goods to detect impurities, contaminants, and verify ingredient authenticity.
Advanced analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry and chromatography, are employed to perform detailed screenings and create accurate profiles of each component. This rigorous approach enables manufacturers to identify potential risks early — including the presence of hazardous substances like 1,4-dioxane, heavy metals, allergenic compounds, and undeclared or banned ingredients — ensuring that only the highest quality materials are used in production.
Partnering with accredited laboratories for thorough screening and profiling provides reliable results and supports compliance with international safety regulations, including EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and FDA guidelines.
By prioritising these processes, companies demonstrate their commitment to consumer safety and product excellence, thereby enhancing their brand reputation. In a market where consumer trust is paramount, proactive ingredient screening and profiling are essential to maintaining a competitive edge and fostering long-term customer loyalty.
Frequently asked questions about Screening and Profiling
Typically, what service elements might this involve?
Services within this area include;
HPLC-PDA Quantification & Analysis of Cannabinoids (ISO 17025)
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 Screening and Profiling
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.
Trusted by leading brands
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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