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Testing for the cosmetics industry

TTS

17 February 2025

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COSMETICS

TTS offers the cosmetics industry a range of toxicological and microbiological analyses, which are key indicators in evaluating the safety of cosmetic products:



Toxicological Analyses

These tests allow the determination of:

  • Allergenic fragrances in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products
  • Alcohol content in cosmetic products and hydroalcoholic gels
  • 1,4-Dichlorobenzenes in deodorants
  • Phthalates present in perfumes, nail polishes, etc.
  • Parabens
  • pH of shampoos, toothpastes, water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, etc.
  • Heavy metals (Lead, Cadmium, Nickel, Arsenic, Mercury, Gold, Aluminium, etc.)
  • Formaldehyde
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Viscosity
  • Density


Microbiological Analyses

These tests allow the determination of:

  • Aerobic mesophilic microorganisms
  • Yeasts and molds
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Candida albicans
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • COLI