For 25+ years, Certified Laboratories has been helping companies ensure the safety and integrity of their cosmetics, OTC, and personal care products with advanced microbiology lab testing.
From Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), to microbial-limits testing, to specialized pathogen identification, we cover all your microbiology testing needs.
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Safeguard Your Cosmetic Products
Cosmetics Microbiology Testing Services
Certified Laboratories is cGMP/GLP-compliant and adheres to 21 CFR 111 subpart J and ISO 17025 standards. Our cosmetics microbiology testing services are listed below. Contact us if you need a custom solution.
ISO Methods
- Plate Count
- Enrichment
USP <60>
- Burkholderia cepacian complex (BCC)
- Water-born opportunistic pathogens
- Presence/Absence
USP <61>
- “Bioburden” or “Microbial Limits Testing”
- Determines Enumeration
- Acceptance Criteria on USP 1111
USP <62>
- Staph aureus, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Bile-tolerant Gram-Negative, Clostridia, Candida Albicans
- Enrichment
USP <64>
- Probiotic enumeration
Additional Testing
- Aloe Vera
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Antimicrobial
- Kill Rate
- Microbial ID
- Mold Testing
- Preservative Design
- Preservative Efficacy (PET)
- Presence/Absence
- Product Safety
- Stability
- Sterility
- Suitability
- Total Aerobic Plate Count
- Total Yeast and Mold Count
- Water Testing
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About Certified Laboratories
At Certified Laboratories, we specialize in comprehensive laboratory testing for the cosmetics, over-the-counter (OTC), dietary supplements, botanicals, and other regulated industries. Our commitment is to provide competitive turnaround times coupled with precise results, bolstering your product safety and quality programs.
As a Certified Group Company, we go beyond testing – our services extend to regulatory consulting, label reviews, and industry-specific training, making us your single-source provider for all the services essential to your success.