Cosmetic Test Labs Information

Cosmetic Test Labs is the premier contract testing facility in the United States for in microbiological, safety, and stability for cosmetics and personal care products. Cosmetic Test Labs is located in the greater Austin, Texas area. The laboratory's facility is top-notch, staff members are well trained, and scientists take pride in performing fast and quality studies. Tests are done fast and at an affordable price, by industry experts. Customers of the laboratory range from small startup operations to large, multi-national corporations. CTL has a broad range of testing capabilities from bacteria, yeast and mold counts using standard plate counts or full USP 61 or 62 and CFTA methods to preservative testing (USP 51) and real time and accelerated aesthetic stability testing with package compatibility. Cosmetic Test Labs, with the help of our partners, offers non-animal product safety testing that is equivalent to traditional methods, giving manufacturers of cosmetics peace of mind, knowing that their products are safe for use but not tested on animals. These tests include dermal and ocular irritation, dermal sensitization, and dermal and ocular corrosion.