For the personal care and beauty products such as hair and skin care products, toiletries and perfume, consumers are increasingly demanding proof of quality, compliance and efficacy from raw materials to finished products. Product safety and quality are much important whether you are a global manufacturer, an international brand, a retailer or an importer selling beauty products. Alfa Chemistry provides a comprehensive range of services for beauty products to ensure quality, safety, efficacy and regulatory compliance.

1. Testing Services
Comprehensive services to support the safety and
quality control of personal care and beauty products
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2. Based on experienced scientists and
advanced technology platforms, Alfa
Chemisry provides a range of testing
services for a variety of personal care
products and beauty products to
ensure that your products meet
different quality standards, such as
FDA, ICH, WHO, etc.
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3. Alfa Chemistry is an analysis and
testing company that provides
comprehensive and reliable services.
In order to meet the needs of
different customers, Alfa Chemistry
has a wealth of testing experience in
food analysis, consumer goods
analysis, environmental analysis and
so on.
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4. Outline
Alfa Chemistry provides a full range of testing services for your
personal care and beauty products.
Hair Care Products Toiletries Products Face Care Products Perfumes
Body Care Products Sun Care Products Female Hygiene Products Disposable Hygiene Products

5. Hair Care Products
Everyone wants to have a glossy, smooth hair, so hair
care products become a must for daily use. Because it is
in direct contact with the scalp, it is important to ensure
the safety of hair care products. Alfa Chemistry provides
testing services for a variety of hair care products to
determine whether your products are up to standard and
whether their safety is guaranteed.
Relevant Regulations
 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
 Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 (HR 2359)
 EC 1907/2006
 EC 1272/2008
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
 EC 1223/2009
 EU 528/2012
 ……
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Shampoo
Conditioners
Styling gels
Pomades
Non-aerosl hair
sprays
Other hair care
products
Physical and chemical
indexes
Appearance, color, heat
resistance, cold resistance, foam,
viscosity, pH, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis Technology
Platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Heavy metal content Lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.
Prohibited substances
Formaldehyde, methanol, mineral
oil, p-hydroxybenzoates, sodium
lauryl sulfate, etc.
Microbiological testing
Pathogenic or non-pathogenic
bacteria, total fungi, Gram-
negative bacteria, Gram-positive
bacteria, staphylococcus aureus,
etc.
Toxicity testing
Irritation / corrosion test,
mutagenicity test, teratogenicity
test, toxicant metabolism and
kinetics test
Stability testing
Real-time shelf life test,
accelerated shelf life test,
photostability test, packaging test,
etc.

6. Toiletries Products
Toiletries products are also essential products in daily life.
However, due to concerns about their safety and quality,
consumers are often hesitant to buy. The best way to dispel
consumers' doubts and ensure the interests of merchants is to
carry out comprehensive quality inspection of toiletries products
with high standards. Equipped with advanced technology
platform, Alfa Chemistry has experienced experts to fully
analyze and test the toiletries products.
Relevant Regulations
 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
 Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 (HR 2359)
 EC 1907/2006
 EC 1272/2008
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
 EC 1223/2009
 EU 528/2012
 ……
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Shower gels
Bath oil
Bath salt
Soaps
Toothpaste
Kids shampoos &
washes
Toothbrush
Hand soap
Washing powder
Laundry liquid
Physical and chemical
indexes
Appearance, color, heat resistance,
cold resistance, foam, viscosity,
pH, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis Technology
Platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Heavy metal content Lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.
Prohibited substances
Formaldehyde, methanol, mineral oil,
p-hydroxybenzoates, sodium lauryl
sulfate, etc.
Other ingredients
Preservatives, aromatics, moisturizers,
antibacterial ingredients, active
ingredients, etc.
Unknown substance
analysis
Different analytical instruments and
equipment were used to analyze and
identify the unknown substances.
Microbiological testing
Pathogenic or non-pathogenic bacteria,
total fungi, Gram-negative bacteria,
Gram-positive bacteria,
staphylococcus aureus, etc.
Toxicity testing
Irritation / corrosion test, mutagenicity
test, teratogenicity test, toxicant
metabolism and kinetics test
Stability testing
Real-time shelf life test, accelerated
shelf life test, photostability test,
packaging test, etc.

7. Face Care Products
At present, there are many kinds of face care products on the
market. Businesses use a variety of promotional words to make
their products as popular as possible. Both businesses and
consumers need to pay more attention to whether the actual
composition of the product is up to standard. Alfa Chemistry
can provide testing services for a variety of skin care products
to ensure that they comply with regulations.
Relevant Regulations
 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
 Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 (HR 2359)
 EC 1907/2006
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
 EC 1223/2009
 ……
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Facial cleanser
Lotions &
moisturizers
Eye care products
Lipstick & lip balms
Exfoliating products
Acne & anti-aging
products
Aloe vera products
Foundation makeup
Contouring
Eye makeup
Other hair care
products
Physical and chemical
indexes
Appearance, color, heat resistance,
cold resistance, foam, viscosity,
pH, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis Technology
Platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Heavy metal content Lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.
Glucocorticoids
dexamethasone, triamcinolone
acetonide, prednisone, etc.
hormones
estradiol, estriol, estrone, testosterone,
methyltestosterone, diethylstilbestrol,
progesterone
Antibiotics
chloramphenicol, tetracycline,
chlortetracycline, metronidazole,
doxycycline hydrochloride,
oxytetracycline dihydrate, minocycline
hydrochloride
Plasticizer
dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl
phthalate (DEP), dipropyl phthalate
(DPP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-n-
amyl phthalate (DAP), etc.
Antibacterial testing
Evaluation of bactericidal,
antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects.
Efficacy testing
Moisturize, protect from the sun,
whiten, etc.
Microbiological testing
Aerobic plate count (APC), yeast &
mold plate count, anaerobic plate
count, bacillus cereus, escherichia coli,
pseudomonas aeruginosa,
staphylococcus aureus, clostridium,
candida
Toxicity testing
Irritation / corrosion test, mutagenicity
test, teratogenicity test, toxicant
metabolism and kinetics test
Stability testing
Real-time shelf life test, accelerated
shelf life test, photostability test,
packaging test, etc.

8. Perfumes Products
Wearing perfume before going out has become an indispensable
part of the daily life of many urban men and women. Nowadays,
the role of perfume has gradually developed from an accessory
with fragrance to perceptual experience in the lifestyle. Perfume
looks clear and transparent, but only through testing can we
know if it contains harmful substances, allergen, and so on. Alfa
Chemistry’s experts have a wealth of experimental experience to
provide you with the most detailed perfume testing services.
Relevant Regulations
 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
 Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 (HR 2359)
 ……
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
 SCCS's Opinion On Skin Sensitisation
Quantitative Risk Assessment for
Fragrance Ingredients
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Parfum
Esprit de parfum
Eau de parfum
Eau de toilette
Eau de cologne
Eau fraiche
Physical and chemical
indexes
Appearance, color, solubility,
refractive index, optical rotation,
density, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis Technology
Platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Heavy metal content Lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.
Harmful substance
Aacetone, benzaldehyde, benzyl
acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor,
ethanol, ethyl acetate, limonene,
linalool and methylene, etc.
Perfume allergies
Acetylcedrene, amyl cinnamal,
benzaldehyde, benzyl benzoate,
cinnamal, citral,coumarin, eugenol,
farnesol, geraniol, isoeugenol, linalool,
etc.
Microbiological testing
Pathogenic or non-pathogenic
bacteria, total fungi, Gram-negative
bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria,
staphylococcus aureus, etc.
Toxicity testing
Irritation / corrosion test, mutagenicity
test, teratogenicity test, toxicant
metabolism and kinetics test
Stability testing
Real-time shelf life test, accelerated
shelf life test, photostability test,
packaging test, etc.

9. Body Care Products
Body care product is an essential personal care product all year
round. They exist in a variety of dosage forms and have their
own different effects. So how can we ensure the quality and
safety of these products? Alfa Chemistry provides professional
analysis and testing services for your products and offers you a
comprehensive analysis report within the shortest possible time.
Relevant Regulations
 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
 Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 (HR 2359)
 EC 1907/2006
 EC 1272/2008
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
 EC 1223/2009
 EU 528/2012
 ……
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Body wash
Body lotion
Moisturizing oil
Hand cream
Foot membrane
Essential oil
Hair removal cream
Body sanding
cream
Physical and chemical
indexes
Appearance, color, heat resistance,
cold resistance, foam, viscosity,
pH, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis Technology
Platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Heavy metal content Lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.
Glucocorticoids
dexamethasone, triamcinolone
acetonide, prednisone, etc.
Hormones
estradiol, estriol, estrone, testosterone,
methyltestosterone, diethylstilbestrol,
progesterone
Antibiotics
chloramphenicol, tetracycline,
chlortetracycline, metronidazole,
doxycycline hydrochloride,
oxytetracycline dihydrate, minocycline
hydrochloride
Plasticizer
dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl
phthalate (DEP), dipropyl phthalate
(DPP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-n-
amyl phthalate (DAP), etc.
Antibacterial testing
Evaluation of bactericidal,
antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects.
Microbiological testing
Aerobic plate count (APC), yeast &
mold plate count, anaerobic plate
count, bacillus cereus, escherichia coli,
pseudomonas aeruginosa,
staphylococcus aureus, clostridium,
candida
Toxicity testing
Irritation / corrosion test, mutagenicity
test, teratogenicity test, toxicant
metabolism and kinetics test
Stability testing
Real-time shelf life test, accelerated
shelf life test, photostability test,
packaging test, etc.

10. Sun Care Products
The purpose of sun protection is not only to prevent dark skin,
but also to protect our skin and protect our bodies. When the
skin is overexposed to ultraviolet light, our epidermal cells can
be damaged. Especially in the hot summer, people will choose
the right sunscreen to protect their skin. So is your sunscreen
really effective and safe? Alfa Chemistry, which has
professional analytical instruments, provides professional
testing services for your products.
Relevant Regulations
 Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
 Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 (HR 2359)
 ISO/TR 26369:2009
 ……
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
 EC 2006/647
 ISO 24444:2010
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Physical sunscreen
Chemical sunscreen
Bio-sunscreen
Indoor sunscreen
Waterproof
sunscreen
Sweat-proof
sunscreen
Physical and chemical
indexes
Appearance, color, heat resistance,
cold resistance, foam, viscosity,
pH, etc.
UV/VIS spectroscopy
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Thermal Analysis Technology
Platform
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Heavy metal content Lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.
Sun protection effect
Sun protection factor (SPF), UVA/UVB
protection factor
Efficacy testing
Water resistance testing, visible light
protection, Infrared Protection
Microbiological testing
Pathogenic or non-pathogenic
bacteria, total fungi, Gram-negative
bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria,
staphylococcus aureus, etc.
Toxicity testing
Irritation / corrosion test, mutagenicity
test, teratogenicity test, toxicant
metabolism and kinetics test
Stability testing
Real-time shelf life test, accelerated
shelf life test, photostability test,
packaging test, etc.
Safety testing
Phototoxicity, photoallergy
maximization test, eye irritation/sting
studies, etc.

11. Female Hygiene Products
Female hygiene products (also called menstrual hygiene
products) are personal care products used by girls and women
during menstruation, vaginal discharge, and other bodily
functions related to the vulva and vagina. Their quality and
safety directly affect the health of women. Alfa Chemistry
Testing Lab is the world's leading third-party testing company,
which provides customized analytical and testing solutions for
female hygiene products.
Relevant Regulations
 ISO 11948-1
 ISO 19699-1
 EDANA - Femcare Testing Guidelines
 ……
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Sanitary napkins
Tampons
Pantiliners
Menstrual cups
Cloth menstrual
pads
Period panties, etc.
Physical and chemical
indicators
Appearance size, methanol,
formaldehyde, pH, water absorption,
etc.
UV/VIS spectroscopy
Fluorescence spectrophotometer
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Microorganism testing
Initial contaminating bacteria, total
number of bacteria, total number of
fungi, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus,
hemolytic streptococcus, evaluation of
bacteriostatic effect, evaluation of
bactericidal effect, etc.
Hormone testing Sex hormones, glucocorticoids, etc.
Heavy metal testing
Lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic,
chromium, etc.
Toxicological experiment
Skin irritation testing, acute oral
toxicity testing, vaginal mucosal
irritation testing, etc.
Production environment
testing
The total number of bacterial colonies
in the air, the total number of bacterial
colonies on the surface of the
worktable, and the total number of
bacterial colonies on the hand surface
of workers
Biological monitoring and
evaluation of disinfection
effect
Ethylene oxide disinfection, ionizing
radiation disinfection, pressure steam
sterilization, etc.

12. Disposable Hygiene Products
Disposable hygiene products refer to a variety of daily
necessities that are discarded after one use, are in direct or
indirect contact with the human body, and are used for the
purpose of human physiological hygiene or health care. Although
these products are disposable, this does not mean that their
security and performance requirements should be lower than
other products. Alfa Chemistry can customize testing program for
your products according to the testing requirements.
Relevant Regulations
 Directive 2001/95 EC
 EDANA
 EU Regulation (93/42/EEC)
 ……
 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
 Regulation (EC) No 850/2004
 CNS 1091
Products Service Test Items Technology Platforms
Facial tissue
Roll tissue
Paper towel
Toilet tissue
Cotton swab
Disposable wipes
Disposable mask
Disposable hat
Cotton pads
Disposable hygiene
Products for hospital
use, etc.
Physical and chemical
indicators
Appearance size, methanol,
formaldehyde, pH, water absorption, etc.
UV/VIS spectroscopy
Fluorescence
spectrophotometer
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Chromatography
Liquid & Gas Chromatography
High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
Microorganism testing
Initial contaminating bacteria, total
number of bacteria, total number of fungi,
Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus,
hemolytic streptococcus, evaluation of
bacteriostatic effect, evaluation of
bactericidal effect, etc.
Hormone testing Sex hormones, glucocorticoids, etc.
Heavy metal testing
Lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic,
chromium, etc.
Toxicological experiment
Skin irritation testing, acute oral toxicity
testing, vaginal mucosal irritation testing,
etc.
Production environment
testing
The total number of bacterial colonies in
the air, the total number of bacterial
colonies on the surface of the worktable,
and the total number of bacterial
colonies on the hand surface of workers
Biological monitoring
and evaluation of
disinfection effect
Ethylene oxide disinfection, ionizing
radiation disinfection, pressure steam
sterilization, etc.
Physical and chemical
indicators
Appearance size, methanol,
formaldehyde, pH, water absorption, etc.

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