Quality, compliance and performance of hygiene, paper & pulp products
The scenario: Stringent Regulations and Meeting the Needs of Consumers
Regulatory changes and consumer demand for proof of safety and quality requirements have put increased pressure on hygiene product manufacturers to ensure adherence to consistently developing market requirements.
With an extensive global network of state-of-the-art laboratories, which are ISO 17025 certified, a service offering of excellence and an expert team, we offer unbiased and comprehensive solutions to retailers, manufacturers, and brand owners in a wide variety of fields to support product entry in global markets.
Our expert teams are involved in various working groups related to the development of test protocols and reference methods with SCL, DGCCRF and ANSES, as well as ECHA and EDANA. They can help you ensure that your products meet the necessary standards and regulatory requirements.
Segments and product ranges served
- Raw materials
- Cotton
- Parapharmacy
- Toiletries
- Paper
- Wipes
- Feminine hygiene
- Baby hygiene
- Adult incontinence
- Toothbrushes
- Razors
- Sponges
Service offering
- Consultancy and technical services and training:
- Review of labelling and requirement specification
- Chemical analyses and undesirable substances
- Testing for heavy metals, PAH, formaldehyde, PCB, dioxins, furans, pesticides, glyphosate, allergens, phthalates, EOX/AOX, azo dyes and/or allergens and/or carcinogens, organotin, bisphenol, polyphenols, VOC etc.
- CLP / REACH (annex XVII) testing
- Microbiology testing
- In vitro studies
- Cytotoxicity on reconstructed human skin or human vaginal epithelium, HET CAM, biocompatibility (ISO 10993)
- Clinical studies
- Patch tests, HRIPT, use tests under medical control (gynaecologist, paediatrics, dermatological, ophthalmologist)
- Environmental testing
- Eco conception protocols, biodegradability, compostability, flushability
- Performance tests
- Absorption, resistance, adhesive, aging, food contact tests, and the Syngina test
- Physical characteristics, stability testing, packaging testing
- Standard methods: Nordic Ecolabelling, EU Ecolabel
- Consumer tests and sensory evaluation:
- Expert panels (softness, anti-odour effectiveness, olfactory intensity)
- Consumer panels