Health & Beauty

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Child-Resistant Package and Microbiological Testing for the Health and Beauty Industry

A brand’s reputation in the health and beauty industry is earned one safe product at a time. Perritt Laboratories serves as the scientific backbone for helping you build consumer trust through safe products. Since 1973, we have provided the rigorous, independent testing that helps brands innovate and grow with confidence. We deliver the defensible data and expert insight that establishes trust with regulators and consumers. Our experts can also develop and verify a custom testing method tailored to your unique product matrix.

Child-Resistant (CR) Package Testing Services

The bathroom cabinet and vanity in a home may be within easy reach of curious children. Many essential health and beauty products, from mouthwash containing alcohol to iron-rich supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, require packaging that is intelligently designed for safety. We specialize in verifying this critical balance, ensuring your packaging is child-resistant while remaining accessible to seniors. 

Our comprehensive OTC CR package testing is essential for oral medications, while our child-resistant cosmetic package testing verifies the safety of items that may be attractive to children. Choosing us allows your brand to prioritize the well-being of families, while offering the trust that could strengthen your position in the market.

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Microbiological Testing Solutions

Since cosmetics and personal care products are applied directly to sensitive areas, such as the skin, eyes, and lips, minimizing microbial contamination is important. Our cosmetics microbial testing verifies the safety and stability of your formulations from the first use to the last.

Examples of the microbiological testing services we offer include:

  • Preservative efficacy testing (PET): This antimicrobial effectiveness testing service is especially vital in the modern landscape of “clean” beauty. We challenge your formulation’s unique preservative system to verify that it can protect against microbial growth in products like creams, lotions, and liquid foundations.
  • Microbial limits and bioburden testing: Our microbial testing for cosmetics confirms your product is free from harmful contaminants before it leaves your facility. We test for specified microorganisms and verify that the total viable count is within safe limits for products ranging from powders and pigments to gels and serums.
  • Viable air sampling: We help you monitor the air quality in your cGMP-compliant manufacturing and filling areas. This proactive step helps identify and mitigate airborne contaminants to preserve the purity of your sensitive cosmetic formulations.
  • Surface testing: Our surface testing services validate the effectiveness of your sanitation procedures on manufacturing equipment and packaging components. This process provides assurance that your cleanroom environment is protected from cross-contamination.
  • Water system monitoring: We provide routine testing for your purified water systems, determining that this foundational ingredient is free from objectionable microorganisms that could affect final product safety.

The Perritt Laboratories Advantage

As pioneers of CR package testing protocols, we have expertise that goes beyond simply following the rules — we understand the scientific principles and regulatory intent behind them. Our reputation for integrity is recognized globally by regulators and retailers alike because we deliver clear, conclusive reports that empower your R&D, quality, and marketing teams to make confident decisions, substantiate safety claims, and move forward with clarity. 

The data helps smooth the path to market access and signals to everyone in the supply chain that your brand prioritizes quality. With a regulatory landscape that is constantly evolving, we operate as your forward-looking partner, helping you anticipate shifts and navigate regulatory complexities and enabling you and your team to focus on innovation.

Uphold Your Promise of Quality

Your commitment to consumer safety deserves a partner who shares it. Contact Perritt Laboratories today to establish a foundation of trust for your health and beauty brand.

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