Cosmetic

Cosmetic Tests

Materials and products that come into contact with food include food packaging, cutlery, plates, processing machines, and containers—essentially all materials and products that directly touch food. These materials must comply with specific criteria to protect human health and ensure food safety.

Relevant Regulations:

European Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009)

Cosmetics Law No. 5324

Cosmetics Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 23/05/2005 and numbered 25823 and entered into force

Regulation on Efficacy and Safety Studies and Clinical Research of Cosmetic Products or Raw Materials published in the Official Gazette dated 20/09/2015 and numbered 29481

Cosmetic Tests

Personal care and cosmetic products are among the consumer products we need the most today. Since they have the potential to directly affect human health, cosmetic products are subject to legislation and their safety must be controlled in addition to their quality.

As Oxigen laboratories, we can control the quality, safety and effectiveness of cosmetic products. We offer solutions with a wide range of services in this field.

Relevant Regulations ;

European Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009)

Cosmetics Law No. 5324

Cosmetics Regulation, published in the Official Gazette dated 23/05/2005 and numbered 25823, entered into force

Regulation on Efficacy and Safety Studies and Clinical Research of Cosmetic Products or Raw Materials published in the Official Gazette dated 20/09/2015 and numbered 29481

Chemical Tests

  • Heavy Metal Tests
  • pH
  • Density
  • Viscosity
  • Alcohol Content (Ethyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol, IPA)
  • Anionic Surfactant
  • Cationic Surfactant
  • Total Surfactant

Microbiology

  • Total Bacteria Count (ISO 21149:2006,USP 61, EUP 2.6.12)
  • Total Mold &Yeast Count (ISO 16212)
  • Staphylococcus aureus (ISO 22718)
  • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (ISO 22717)
  • Candida Albicans ( ISO 18416)
  • Escherichia Coli ( ISO 21150)
  • Salmonella (USP 31, EUP 2.6.13)
  • Clostridia Spp. ( EUP 2.6.13)
  • Preservative Efficacy Test (Challenge Test – EP, USP and ISO11930)
  • Antibacterial, antimicrobial efficacy tests

TC Ministry of Health Turkey Medicines and Medical Devices Agency Market Surveillance and Inspection performs or has performed physical, chemical, microbiological and biological evaluation tests on domestic and imported cosmetic products that come to inspection for complaint or purchasing purposes.

The analyses performed are as follows.

ANALYSIS OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS ACCORDING TO THEIR CLASSIFICATIONS

Cosmetic Products Analysis
Baby Products
(shampoo, lotion, cream, etc.)		 ·         pH

·         Preservatives *

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Personal Cleaning and Bathroom Products
wet wipes, wet cleaning towels		 ·Preservatives *

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Liquid soap ·         Preservatives *

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Eye Care Products
Eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara etc.		 ·         Heavy Metal Analysis (Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Antimony)

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Eye contour care products and eye makeup removers
(cream, lotion, gel, solution etc.)		 ·         Preservatives *

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Make-up and Make-up Removal Products
Lipstick, gloss, foundation, powder, blush, etc.		 ·         Heavy Metal Analysis (Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Antimony)

·Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Lip pencil, liquid lipstick ·         Heavy Metal Analysis (Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Antimony)

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Wet Wipes ·         Preservatives *
Fragrances and Antiperspirants
Cologne, spray, eau de toulette, perfume, deo roll-on, cream, stick etc.		 ·         Ethanol, Methanol Identification and Quantity Determination
Skin Care Products
Tonic, oil, mineral waters, cream, lotion, gel, solution etc.		 ·         Preservatives *

·         Hydroquinone

·         Salicylic acid
Massage Creams ·         Menthol

·         Preservatives

·         Active Ingredient

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Depilatory
Cream, lotion, gel, solution etc.		 ·         Thioglycolic acid, salts, esters

·         Preservatives

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test

·         pH
Nail Products
Nail polish, polish, lotion, gel, solution etc.		 ·         Diethyl Phthalate, Dibutyl Phthalate, Formaldehyde
Oral Care Products
Toothpaste, whitener, mouthwash etc.		 ·         Fluoride

·         Hydrogen Peroxide

·         Sodium Monofluorophosphate Diagnosis and Quantification

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test

·         Preservatives
Hair Care and Cleaning Product
Shampoo, conditioner, etc.		 ·         pH

·         Formaldehyde Diagnosis and Quantification

·         Preservatives *

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test
Hair Coloring Products
Hair dyes, hair lightening products, spray, mascara, gel, etc.		 ·         p-aminophenol

·         paraphenylenediamine

·         resorcinol

·         Hydrogen Peroxide

·         Preservatives *

·         Ammonia Determination

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test

·         Heavy Metal Analysis
Sun Products
Cream, lotion gel, milk		 ·         Protectors *

·         UV Filters ; benzophenone -3

·         benzophenone – 4,

·         octyl methoxy cinnamate

·         Microbial Contamination Limit Test

 Guardians:

  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Parabens
  • Potassium sorbate
  • Sorbic acid
  • Benzoic acid
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