Before the introduction of the cosmetic product to the market;

• Microbiological analysis,
• Scan-Challenge Test
• and stability tests are 3 mandatory tests.

In the stability test, the product is analyzed in its original packaging at room temperature (25°C), in dark and bright environment, at 45°C and 4°C. Organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity and packaging interactions are tested.

With microbiological testing, the presence of Aerobic Colony Count, Mold Yeast Count, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli is investigated.

On the other hand, the risk of microbial contamination is evaluated by exposing the finished product formula to artificial contamination.

Situations That Do Not Require Microbiological Testing:

• Alcohol content more than 20≥ – perfume, edt, tonic, cologne, etc.
• Organic solvent-based products- nail polish, etc.
• pH ≤ 3 – chemical peelers, etc.
• pH ≥ 10 – hair straightener, perm, depilatory, etc.
• products that act by oxidation- hair dyes, etc.
• Aluminum chlorhydrate content ≥ 25%- anti-perspirant products, etc.
• production (filling) temperature ≥ 65 0C – products such as wax, lip balm, lip stick, etc.

Situations That Do Not Require Screening-Forcing Test:

• Disposable or Non-Openable Products (packages dosed without contact with air)

Products packaged in the form of disposable wet wipes, cologne wipes, disposable skin masks, sprays, atomizers, roll ons .