Stability Programs

In today’s society where appearances, personal care and hygiene are high on nearly everyone’s priorities it is little surprise to learn that the cosmetics industry is experiencing unprecedented growth; recent reports suggest that in Australia, cosmetics driven by an increasing demand for organic, sustainable and health conscious solutions, is an industry valued at just under $10 billion, whilst globally the market is estimated at around $600 billion with little sign of a slowing down period. And whilst this market is dominated by a handful of global operators there are literally thousands of smaller enterprises contributing to, and fighting for a significant portion of the market

Cosmetics are of course subject to strict laws and regulations – many of which vary from country to country, but all with the same aim, to ensure the safety of the customers that use the products and to guarantee that products can deliver upon their promises. One important facet of the cosmetics industry regulations is to establish the stability of the products; to validate shelf-life expectations by real time testing and also a process known as cosmetic accelerated stability testing.

Regulatory Matters, an Australian owned and operated business provide specialist technical advice on a wide range of regulations appertaining not only to cosmetics but foodstuffs and complementary medicines, and having been doing so far in excess of 20 years, during which time their reputation as one of the countries leading experts in these fields has been founded. Cosmetics stability programs come in many guises including cosmetic physical and chemical analysis, cosmetic microbiological testing and the generic cosmetic stability testing.

The aforementioned accelerated stability testing subjects the products to a range of temperatures over varying periods of time to simulate long term storage, and can also include and freeze and thaw cycles to replicate conditions that may be experienced in shipping and handling conditions, and also light testing, to evaluate the product’s resilience to bright light. The aim of these cosmetic structural testing protocols is to establish that the product has no interaction with packaging, contains no harmful pathogens including bacteria, yeasts or moulds and that the product maintains its appeal and efficacy for the consumer.

Clearly this range of essential cosmetic check procedures is crucial to the success of any new product, and a failure at this stage of production and development can have significant negative implications, so it is good practice to take early advice and guidance from the team of experts at Regulatory Matters. Their aim is to provide businesses with the means to meet their objectives with the minimum of fuss, expense or delay, by offering their expertise to your cosmetic stability testing at an appropriate stage of development, where any problems or oversights can be rectified with expedience.

If you would like to learn more about certified cosmetic stability programs and how they can be of invaluable assistance to your enterprise, do not hesitate to contact Regulatory Matters and book a free initial consultation to accurately determine your needs and how they can assist.