Demand for natural and organic raw materials and ingredients for cosmetics and personal care is on the rise globally. Environmental issues and changes to consumer behavior and lifestyles are creating openings for natural and organic raw materials and ingredients. Although these trends are generating opportunities, regulations and testing pose major challenges for companies seeking access to the market. In this dynamic landscape, certain rules have to be respected regarding natural or organic cosmetic designation and certification. Our teams of experts can support and advise you through the various stages of developing and selecting natural and organic raw materials and ingredients, including:

• Regulatory & Toxicology: toxicological profile, literature search for new ingredients without INCI, support on pre-evaluation and pre-expertise, selecting necessary tests, COSMOS folder, labeling review, naturalness index calculations, statement on organic origin:  Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 2018/848, etc.

• Physicochemical analyses: heavy metals, allergens, residual solvents, pesticides, protein assays, furocoumarin, vitamins, etc.
• In vitro safety tests covering skin irritation, eye irritation, sensitising potential, phototoxicity, genotoxicity, endocrine disruptors and transcutaneous/percutaneous passage, etc.
• Clinical tolerance assessment and clinical efficacy.

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