Cosmetics testing laboratories play a crucial role in ensuring products are safe, compliant, and meet both quality standards and regulatory requirements before reaching consumers. With evolving regulations such as the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the UK Cosmetics Regulation, and new legislation like the Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) in the United States, there is increasing scrutiny on the accuracy and reliability of analytical testing.
To keep pace with these regulatory demands, it’s vital that analytical results are not only accurate but also demonstrably reliable and reproducible. Effective Quality Control (QC) measures help prevent compliant products from being unnecessarily rejected and ensure non-conforming products are not inadvertently released to the market.
For cosmetics laboratories, robust QC includes external reference points beyond the laboratory’s direct control. Tools such as proficiency testing (PT) and reference materials (RM) from independent providers are essential elements of external quality assurance.
Fapas® proficiency testing helps cosmetics laboratories navigate regulatory changes, meet compliance obligations, demonstrate the quality and integrity of their testing services, and build confidence in analytical results — all in a cost-effective and practical way.
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