Cosmetics and Personnel Care Testing
Comprehensive Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products at METS Laboratories
METS Laboratories, located in Abu Dhabi, offers an extensive suite of testing services to ensure the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of a wide array of cosmetics and personal care products. Our expert team and advanced facilities cater to the diverse needs of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the region and beyond.
Types of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products We Test
- Hair Dyes
- Mouth Care Products (Including toothpaste and mouthwash)
- Nail Products (Polish and removers)
- Perfume and Alcohol and aqueous cleansers on wipes (Personnel hygiene wipes, baby wipes)
- Depilatories
- Eye Products (including Eye Makeup and Glue Lashes)
- Henna and Sedar
- Oud (Agar Wood) and other perfumes and fragrance oils
- Hair Care Products (Including Shampoo, Straightener, Spray, Cream and Oil)
- Lip Care Products (Including lipstick and lip balm)
- Hand Soap
- Talc (and other)skin powders
- Deodorant, Antiperspirant and Alum
- Skin Products (including skin care, sunscreen, peeling and mineral make up)
- Shaving Products (Shave and after-shave care)
From luxurious skincare and vibrant makeup to everyday hair care and essential personal hygiene items, METS Laboratories offers a comprehensive suite of tests. Our advanced analyses cover safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring your diverse product range meets the highest standards for consumer trust and market access in Abu Dhabi and beyond
Our Comprehensive Testing Services Include
- Cosmetics Testing in compliance with (EC) No 1223/2009 Guidelines
- Cosmetics Testing in Compliance with GSO1943 Guidelines
Hair Dyes
- Heavy Metals, Formaldehyde
- Catechol, Identification of Hydrogen Peroxide, PPD
- Resorcinol, Micro Biological Testing
Nail Products
- Dibutyl Phthalates
- Formaldehyde, Microbiological tests, Free sodium and potassium hydroxides, Heavy metals, Toluene, Acetone (for nail polish removers), Screening of forbidden colorants
Hand Soap
- Formaldehyde, 1,4-Dioxane, Triclosan, Microbiological tests, Heavy Metals, Allergens, pH
Skin Products
- Formaldehyde, PAH
- 1,4-Dioxane, Hydroquinone, Microbiological Tests, Heavy Metals, Titanium Dioxide, Benzophenone, Forbidden UV Filters, PABA, Lard, Screening of forbidden colorants, Polymer Residue
Henna and Seder
- Pathogenic microbiological tests, Heavy Metals, PPD, pH, Formaldehyde, Ash, Lawsone
Hair Care Products
- Nitrosamine (NDELA & NBHPA), Formaldehyde, pH, Heavymetals, Microbiological tests, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quinine (For Shampoo) Selenium disulfide as selenium (For shampoo), 1,4 Dioxane, Salicylic Acid (Anti Dandruff), Methylisothiazolinone (MIT), Peroxide Value (For Hair Oil), Acid Valu (For hair oil), Minoxidil, Polymer Residue
Lip Care Products
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, pH, Microbiological Tests, Formaldehyde, Heavy Metals, Screening of forbidden colorants, Polymer residues
Talc (and Other Skin Powders)
- Microbiological Tests, Heavy Metals, Boric Acid, Formaldehyde, Asbestoses, Polymer Residues, pH
Eye Products
- Formaldehyde
- Organomercury Derivatives, Asbestoses, pH, Microbiological Tests, Heavy Metals, Silver Nitrate, Sulfur, Peroxide Value, Screening of forbidden colorants, NDELA, NBHPA, Polymer Residue
Shaving Products
- Formaldehyde releasing preservatives, PAH, 1,4-Dioxane, Heavy Metals, Nitromethane, Microbiological Tests, Cyclomethicone D4, Allergens, Polymer Residue, pH
Mouth Care Products
- Triclosan, Alcohol, Fluoride, Sodium and Potassium chloride
- Microbiological Tests, Formaldehyde, Heavy Metals, Hydrogen peroxide, Chlorhexidine, Dioxane, Nitrosamine (NDELA & NBHPA)
Perfume and Alcohol and Aqueous Cleansers on Wipes
- Methanol, Heavymetals, MIT/CMIT (For Wipes), phthalates, Allergens, Formaldehyde, pH
Deodorant, Antiperspirant and Alum
- Parabens, Formaldehyde, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Triclosan, Zirconium Aluminum and Chlorine (AlClH4), Microbiological Tests, Heavy Metals, Nitrosamines (NDELA & NBHPA), Phthalates, Allergens
Depilatories
- Formaldehyde releasing preservatives, PAH, Heavy Metals, Thioglycolic Acid, Microbiological tests, Sulfide content, 1,4-Dioxane
Oud and other perfumes
- Dipropylene Glycol, Heavy metals, Microbiological Tests, Formaldehyde, Allergens, Phthalates (DEP, DBP, DETP)
- Cosmetic Testing for Prohibited and Controlled Ingredients
- PFAS in Cosmetics
- Cosmetic Preservative Efficacy Challenge Testing
- Characterization of Nanotechnology in Cosmetics
IN VITRO CELL BASED TESTING
METS Laboratories is proud to offer comprehensive in vitro cell-based testing services. This advanced approach provides valuable insights into the biological effects of your products and substances at a cellular level, offering numerous advantages for various industries.
Our In Vitro Cell-Based Testing Capabilities includes:
- Cytotoxicity
- Genotoxicity
- Skin Irritation & Sensitization
- Anti-ageing
- Skin Lightening
- Antioxidant
- Sun protection factor
- Antimicrobial
- Antiviral
- Patch Testing
By partnering with METS Lab, you gain more than just test results. You gain a dedicated partner committed to
- Ensuring Product Safety: Protecting consumers by identifying potential hazards and ensuring products are free from harmful contaminants.
- Verifying Product Quality: Confirming that formulations meet specifications and maintain their integrity throughout their shelf life.
- Supporting Regulatory Compliance: Navigating the complex landscape of local and international cosmetic regulations with confidence.
- Building Consumer Trust: Demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety, fostering confidence in your brand.
- Driving Innovation: Providing the data needed to optimize formulations and develop effective and appealing products.
At METS Lab, we believe that beauty should be synonymous with safety and quality. Contact us today to learn how our expert cosmetic testing services can empower your brand, ensure consumer well-being, and contribute to a more transparent and trustworthy beauty industry. Let us be your partner in ensuring that your products not only enhance beauty but also embody integrity.