Skin hydration testing has evolved significantly over the decades, and today’s options range from low-cost probes to advanced imaging technologies. Here’s a look at the methods available and what each one is and isn’t suited for. Probe-Based Assays Probe devices remain one of the most widely used and cost-effective ways
Dry skin, or xerosis, is one of the most common skin care concerns and one of the most misunderstood. Before you can substantiate a hydration claim, it helps to understand what actually causes dry skin and what your formulation needs to do about it. What Causes Dry Skin? Dry skin
Marketplaces like Amazon, HSN, and QVC give beauty and personal care sellers fast access to millions of shoppers. But they also set their own testing, documentation, and claims requirements that sit on top of FDA’s. The regulatory bar has moved too. Under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the
Sunscreen brands are under more scrutiny than ever. Between FDA scrutiny, retailer expectations, consumer watchdog testing, class-action lawsuits, and viral social media callouts, inaccurate SPF claims can quickly turn into a regulatory, legal, and PR nightmare. The challenge is that many brands don’t realize there’s a problem until it’s already
Here’s a fact that surprises many people outside the industry: there are currently no specific US requirements for conducting stability testing or assigning expiration dates to cosmetic products. A brand could, in theory, sell a product indefinitely without ever studying how it changes over time. So why do so many
Cosmetic and personal care products occupy an unusual regulatory space in the United States. Unlike drugs, they don’t require FDA approval before they can be sold. But that lighter pre-market pathway doesn’t mean lighter responsibility. Under US law, cosmetics simply cannot be “adulterated” or “misbranded,” and companies that manufacture or
For R&D, formulation, and regulatory professionals evaluating their safety testing programs, the shift toward in vitro methods is no longer a trend. It’s the established standard. 1. Regulatory frameworks have already moved in the EU and across the U.S. Animal testing restrictions for cosmetics are not pending legislation. The European
Whether you are testing raw materials, in-process samples, or finished goods, the right compendial method depends on your product type, formulation, and regulatory market. Here’s a working overview. 1. USP <61>: Microbial Enumeration USP <61> is the foundational compendial method for quantitative microbial enumeration, measuring Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC),
Regulatory complexity within the OTC drug, cosmetic, and dietary supplement space is intensifying. Here’s how CPT℠ Labs’ consulting services help manufacturers and brands get ahead of it. 1. FDA compliance remediation that addresses the “root cause”, not just the citation point. When a FDA 483 observation or Warning Letter arrives,
Sunscreen brands are under more scrutiny than ever. Between FDA scrutiny, retailer expectations, consumer watchdog testing, class-action lawsuits, and viral social media callouts, inaccurate SPF claims can quickly turn into a regulatory, legal, and PR nightmare. The challenge is that many brands don’t realize there’s a problem until it’s already
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Skin hydration testing has evolved significantly over the decades, and today’s options range from low-cost probes to advanced imaging technologies. Here’s a look at the
Dry skin, or xerosis, is one of the most common skin care concerns and one of the most misunderstood. Before you can substantiate a hydration
Marketplaces like Amazon, HSN, and QVC give beauty and personal care sellers fast access to millions of shoppers. But they also set their own testing,
Sunscreen brands are under more scrutiny than ever. Between FDA scrutiny, retailer expectations, consumer watchdog testing, class-action lawsuits, and viral social media callouts, inaccurate SPF
Here’s a fact that surprises many people outside the industry: there are currently no specific US requirements for conducting stability testing or assigning expiration dates
Cosmetic and personal care products occupy an unusual regulatory space in the United States. Unlike drugs, they don’t require FDA approval before they can be
For R&D, formulation, and regulatory professionals evaluating their safety testing programs, the shift toward in vitro methods is no longer a trend. It’s the established
Whether you are testing raw materials, in-process samples, or finished goods, the right compendial method depends on your product type, formulation, and regulatory market. Here’s
Regulatory complexity within the OTC drug, cosmetic, and dietary supplement space is intensifying. Here’s how CPT℠ Labs’ consulting services help manufacturers and brands get ahead
Sunscreen brands are under more scrutiny than ever. Between FDA scrutiny, retailer expectations, consumer watchdog testing, class-action lawsuits, and viral social media callouts, inaccurate SPF