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.
Regulatory requirements
Such products are subject to:
Ukraine
Law of Ukraine "On the General Safety of Non-Food Products"
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)
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
Other services
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.