Photobiology Services

Global Leader in Sun Protection and Sunscreen Testing

Being global industry leaders in sun protection testing for more than 25 years, our Photobiology Division offers services utilizing methods adopted worldwide for compliance to regulatory requirements. In addition to standard SPF, UVAPF, Phototoxicity and Photoallergy testing, CPT℠ works with our clients to determine novel testing methods including sand resistance, water protection, and pilot research programs.

Our Capabilities

  • Safety Testing
  • • Photoallergy (approx. 6 week test)
  • • Phototoxicity (4 day test)
  • SPF Protection Efficacy Testing
  • Sunscreen Water Resistant Testing
  • UVA Protection Efficacy (UVAPF)
  • • JCIA (PPD – Persistent Pigment Darkening Method)
  • • ISO 24442
  • Additional Test Services
  • • In-Vitro FDA Broad Spectrum
  • • In-Vitro ISO 24443
  • • Custom Protocol Development to meet your needs
  • • GMP sunscreen Assays (all organic and inorganic actives, including TiO2 and ZnO), Raw Material testing, Method Validation, Process Validation and Stability Services also available.
  • • GMP Consulting by in-house experts, including, Compliance Audits and Vendor Certification Programs.

We test for all skin types, as represented in the chart below.

Fitzgerald Skin Types used in photobiology labs to test products

Our Departments

Based on the individual needs of our clients, we offer a wide range of support across various departments. Since initial product testing can be fairly complex in terms of a high-quality, safe and trusted product, our clients typically explore the benefits of numerous departments and areas of expertise, including:

  • Clinical — Efficacy trials can be performed for safety, consumer in-use, and to support claims such as ‘dermatologist-tested’ and ‘ophthalmologist-tested.’
  • In-Vitro Toxicology — Our In-Vitro Toxicology department assists clients when they are looking to perform non-animal (animal-free) toxicology testing.
  • Microbiology — Microbial contamination and preservative efficacy testing are key to cosmetic and OTC drug products.
  • Photobiology — From SPF and Water-Resistant claims to Photoallergy and Phototoxicity studies, CPT℠ is the world leader in sunscreen testing.
  • Analytical — From raw materials, product batch release, and stability shelf-life testing to “free-of” and low-level detection claims, our analytical department ensures that all requirements are met based on industry standards.
  • Consulting – Our consulting staff can perform GMP and GLP audits of your facilities or vendors, help create SOPs, develop testing programs, etc.

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Please Note: CPT℠ only performs testing for companies. We do not perform product testing for the general public.