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Laboratory testing of veterinary cosmetics

Laboratory testing of cosmetic products for animals

CoLab is a modern testing laboratory in Kyiv that specialises in testing cosmetic products and raw materials, medical devices, as well as cosmetic products for animals.

Our test reports form the basis for regulatory documentation, safety assessment and substantiation of a product's claimed properties. We carry out laboratory testing, the results of which are used to confirm that products comply with the requirements of the technical regulations of Ukraine, the European Union and the United Kingdom and other international markets.

Legislation

Regulatory requirements

Cosmetic products for animals are not covered by the Technical Regulation on cosmetic products and have no dedicated regulation.

Such products are subject to:

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Ukraine

Law of Ukraine "On the General Safety of Non-Food Products"

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European Union

Regulation (EU) No 2023/988 on general product safety (GPSR)

Common requirements

The Law of Ukraine and the EU Regulation have similar requirements:

General safety requirements

Establish general safety requirements for all non-food consumer products that are placed on the market

Manufacturers' obligations

Ensure that products are safe and have appropriate documentation, labelling and instructions

Risk analysis

Risks must be properly analysed and minimised

Technical documentation

Create and maintain technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements, including risk assessment and product testing

Regulatory documents

  • Law of Ukraine On the General Safety of Non-Food Products
  • EU Regulation 2023/988 General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
List of tests

Testing of veterinary cosmetics

We offer laboratory testing of cosmetic products for animals, which will form the basis for demonstrating compliance with general safety requirements.

Organoleptic characteristics

Appearance, colour, odour and consistency of the product

Physicochemical testing

pH, viscosity, density and other parameters

Microbiological testing

Total microbial load, pathogenic microorganisms

Challenge test

Assessment of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product for animals

Stability testing

Stability of cosmetic products for animals over time

Compatibility with packaging

Determination of product compatibility with packaging

PAO (Period After Opening)

Determination of the period of use after opening the packaging

Order testing

The CoLab laboratory carries out laboratory testing of cosmetic products for animals, the results of which form a scientifically substantiated evidence base for demonstrating compliance with general safety requirements.