SGS is proud to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art cosmetics testing facility in Hangzhou to meet the growing demand for cosmetics product claim substantiation in China.

With over 500 m² of space, the Hangzhou site offers an impressive array of testing instruments and imaging systems to help manufacturers support their product claims.

The updated ‘Guideline for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation’ came into effect on May 1, 2021, and requires all cosmetics manufacturers to prove their products’ efficacy, for both ‘general’ or ‘special’ products.

Pierre-Yves Dupont, Global Vice President of SGS, said: “We know that product claim substantiation is never easy, especially when dealing with new regulations. To complement our existing state-of-the art clinical testing facilities in Shanghai, …

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XIAMEN, CHINA – 09 NOVEMBER 2021